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Lenni Reviews: “Wolf Girl and Black Prince” Vol. 2, by Ayuko Hatta

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As Erica works through er developing feelings for Kyoya, Kyoya sits back and lets it happen without much obvious interest. Kyoya’s friend, Takeru, offers to help Erica win him over so they can be a real couple.

This series is cute but Kyoya is coming off less aloof and disinterested and more of a plain old jerk. He’s heading into red flag territory where even when he does something nice it doesn’t balance out how much of a dick he’s being. I’m starting to hope this all ends with Erica ending up with someone who’s better for her. 3 out of 5 because the side story included was nice.

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Lenni Reviews: “Kubo Won’t Let Me Be Invisible” Vol. 7, by Nene Yukimori

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While Shiraishi has been doing well with his friends and finally being seen, he faces his biggest challenge yet; the school trip involving camping and hiking. But this time, it’s Kubo who needs his help.

Of course the trip doesn’t take up the entire volume but it was nice to see Shiraishi get a win and help out Kubo. The friend group is entertaining to watch and Shiraishi’s little brother is fucking adorable but I feel the series isn’t taking advantage of it’s original premise in this one, making it more like a regular slice of life manga. I like them, it’s nice to read, but I would like the original hook explored more. 3.9 out of 5.

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Lenni Reviews: “Love’s in Sight!” Vol. 4, by Uoyama

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As Morio and Yukiko spend more time together, Morio’s close friend Tono becomes jealous of Yukiko, as she became close to Morio due to childhood bullying. Yukiko decides the two need to have a good conversation.

This is such a great series to get an adorable little romance along with some education; weaving in some information about how people with visual impairments navigate through life. I also enjoyed the side stories and the origin behind Morio’s scar (not to spoil it but, what the fuck, my guy…). I am really interested in the stories of the other characters now. This is overall very enjoyable. 5 out of 5.

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Lenni Reviews: “Rainbow Days” Vol. 4, by Minami Mizuno

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Keiichi falls for the school nurse but his older brother, who is a teacher at the school, warns him not to get involved with her. Meanwhile, the girls of the class make joke cream puffs for the boys in the class and they decide to get revenge by making joke takoyaki.

There’s also a trip they all take together and a story about them working at a host club. Other than the creepy thing with the school nurse, this volume was fun to read. It’s a decent slice of life story but I didn’t feel like there was much forward momentum as far as the characters go. Things just happen then it moves on to another story. 3.9 out of 5.

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Lenni Reviews: “Ima Koi: Now I’m in Love” Vol. 6, by Ayuko Hatta

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While Satomi and Yagyu continue to date, Satomi’s friend, Mira, also has a crush she wants to confess and is working up the courage to tell Tenma she likes him.

Most of this is Mira and Tenma, which is fine since their personalities are completely different from Satomi and Yagyu – who are pretty established at this point. They’re energetic and funny, so they’re entertaining while Satomi and Yagyu are doing their slice of life thing. Again, this is a nice series for a chilled out YA romance. 4 out of 5.

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Lenni Reviews: “Insomniacs After School” Vol. 2, by Makoto Ojiro

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Ganta and Isaki are enjoying their club but the school insists they meet certain requirements for it to continue. They look into former member of the previous astronomy club – who has since graduated – named Yui, who helps them come up with an event to make the club legit.

Most of this is prepping for the stargazing event. Meanwhile, Isaki and Ganta are growing closer. It’s cute and I like seeing the club coming together. If you’re in the mood for some young adult slice of life, this is nice. Especially when they talk about looking at the stars. 3.9 out of 5.

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Lenni Reviews: “Goodbye, Eri” by Tatsuki Fujimoto

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Yuta’s mother is dying so he decides to record her last days to remember her by. After her death, he turns it into a movie and shows it in school; to disappointing results. He decides to jump from the roof of the hospital where his mother died only to meet strange girl, Eri, who drags him off on a mission to make a better movie.

Oof, this is not the manga to read if you are sad. I will say, I like how the panels will be fuzzy when Yuta is emotional or upset and how it plays with what is in the film and what is real life. This has Your Lie in April vibes if you are avoiding media about terminal illness. I will say it’s really well done and the ending does have a strange sense of hope. It’s surreal and maudlin. 4 out of 5.

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Lenni Reviews: “Supper Club” by Jackie Morrow

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Nora, Lili, and Iris are seniors in high school and their busy schedules leave them little time to hang out. To make sure they make the most of the time they have left, they decide to start a supper club where they take turns making various dishes.

This is a fairly lighthearted coming of age story that while its super cute and comfortable to read, there is this feeling of wanting more in the end; just like a delicious meal that isn’t quite filling. I do recommend it as its a cute story and they did include the recipes. Books like this that center around food should always include recipes. 3 out of 5.

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Lenni Reviews: “Wolf Girl and Black Prince” Vol. 1, by Ayuko Hatta

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Erica Shinohara is friends with the popular girls in school and to stay in their circle, she made up a boyfriend, even going so far as to show them a random boy’s picture as proof. But those girls recognize the boy and it turns out it’s Kyoya Sata, a student in their school. Erica asks him to help her out by keeping up the lie by pretending to be her boyfriend but he’ll only do it if she becomes his dog.

Kyoya doesn’t blackmail Erica into sex or anything creepy like that. She’s basically his gopher and has to pay for snacks and stuff. It’s clear that being in the pretend relationship could blossom into a real one. There’s a little angst but this is mostly lighthearted shenanigans in a cute young adult romance. 3.5 out of 5.

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Lenni Reviews: “My Special One” Vol. 2, by Momoko Koda

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After her confession is rejected, Sahoko resolves to stand by her feelings for Kouta even if they are not returned only to have a scandal force Kouta to stay with her family.

Here we learn why Kouta doesn’t want to let anyone in despite his outgoing and cheerful personality. Part of me thinks it’s too tragic (no spoilers but, damn, poor kid…) for it to have been resolved so quickly. In my opinion, Kouta needs some therapy or something more of a journey to open up again. Unless we get more of that in the next volume to make the growth to see more natural. 3.8 out of 5.

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