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Ryu Shoji
Joined: 15 Jul 2009
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Location: Cambridge, United Kingdom
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Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2014 11:46 am
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I really enjoyed the preview of this series in Weekly Shonen Jump, so I'll most likely be picking up the first volume when I can.
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lebrel
Joined: 16 Oct 2009
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Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2014 1:24 pm
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"Takeo is not what we tend to view as “attractive” within the genre, but he is by no means ugly"
Really? I think he's intended to be actively unattractive, physically. That's kind of the setup: will the girl end up with the fugly guy with a heart of gold or the hot guy with issues?
I spotted this when it came out in French (as "Mon Histoire") and it's cute fluffy fun but I don't think it ever gets over the love triangle angle. (The French manga market is so awesome; they get Chihayafuru and Usotsuki Lily and Saint Young Men... my wallet will never recover, sniff.)
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Hawkmoth
Joined: 29 Mar 2014
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Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2014 1:26 pm
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Takeo is moe.
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Fronzel
Joined: 11 Sep 2003
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Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2014 1:58 pm
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I think it leans a bit too hard on Takeo's naivete as a means of driving (pretty shallow) conflict in the plot. One of those deals where if people would talk to each other more, the story would collapse.
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Desertking22
Joined: 07 Feb 2012
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Location: Michigan
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Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2014 3:18 pm
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I loved the preview I'll be buying the manga like I do with Nisekoi speaking of which I loved the crossover.
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The Mad Manga Massacre
Joined: 15 Jul 2009
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Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2014 5:22 pm
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I'm super excited for this series! I have the first volume pre-ordered. Thanks for the awesome review again Rebecca!
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zeo1fan
Joined: 02 Sep 2011
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Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2014 5:47 pm
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Quote: | He's quick to help anyone in distress and has a strong sense of social justice. |
So what you're saying is, he's literally a person who cares about social justice.
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Fronzel
Joined: 11 Sep 2003
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Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2014 7:02 pm
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zeo1fan wrote: |
Quote: | He's quick to help anyone in distress and has a strong sense of social justice. |
So what you're saying is, he's literally a person who cares about social justice. |
But this story is about someone who's pleasant and helpful.
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whiskeyii
Joined: 29 May 2013
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Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2014 11:58 am
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Sounds like it's perfect for me! I loved the heck out of Otomen, and since I usually dislike typical shoujos, I'll probably pick this up too. Thanks for the review!
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phia_one
Joined: 15 Jan 2012
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Location: Pennsylvania
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Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2014 8:42 pm
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Fronzel wrote: | I think it leans a bit too hard on Takeo's naivete as a means of driving (pretty shallow) conflict in the plot. One of those deals where if people would talk to each other more, the story would collapse. |
That's unfortunate. I'm really picky when it comes to shojo and what you said is one of my main pet peeves.
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melmouth
Joined: 19 May 2012
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Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2014 3:14 pm
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Yes "Whispered Words" may be a case of, "If people talked to each other, the story would collapse."
However from reading lots of manga and descriptions of life in Japan, I am of the opinion that it is a country where people don't speak up about their feelings, wants, or desires much. Perhaps doing that is considered rude or likely to disturb social harmony. If that's the case, this is a story that simply reflects the mores of the society that produced it. As such, it's a touching, sweet, and suspenseful love story.
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