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Reviewed by Ysabet Reinhardt MacFarlane For the main characters, Risa and Ôtani, volume 11 of Love*Com involves a lot of preparing for What Comes Next. They've been officially dating for a little while now and seem to have overcome their first major hurdle, but there's no time to simply enjoy it. Despite his recent admission that he loves Risa more than he thought, Ôtani has to study like a madman for his college entrance exams. Risa, meanwhile, hasn't figured out what she wants to do after high school, and she's quickly running out of time. Risa's best friend, Nobu, and her boyfriend, Nakao, get a lot of attention in this volume, which is a nice opportunity for them to shine (I've been enjoying them through the entire series). Nobu has choices of her own to make, and unlike Risa, she has a clear idea of what her options are: go to a nearby college and stay close to Nakao, or go to college in Hokkaido, where her beloved grandmother is moving for health reasons. These two have been presented as a picture-perfect couple all along, and they both badly want to go the right thing. Nobu and Nakao have been helping Risa and Ôtani since the beginning, and our heroes want to help them in turn, so this volume does a nice job of putting the spotlight on the supporting cast without shoving the main characters aside. Nakahara has a knack for balancing the series' humor with serious events, which keeps Love*Com funny but not fluffy. Still fun, and still recommended. Review copy provided by VIZ Media. Interested in writing for MangaLife? We're always looking for talented reviewers and columnists, so drop us a line! Charles Webb Editor-in-Chief, MangaLife.com |
1 September 2010
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