Also known as: I'm right here!
Author/Artist: Tooyama Ema
Total: 5 Volumes
Format: PNG
Year: 2007
Genre: Drama, Romance, School Life, Shoujo, Slice of Life.
Scanlator: Nagare Boshi
Discription:
From Nagare Boshi:
Hikage is a reclusive 8th grader who no one seems to notice. She finds comfort in her blog, and the people who comment on it. Everything changes one day when two cute boys notice her. These boys are the most popular kids in the entire school. When one of them tells her something that she's always wanted to hear, she might not be as invisible as she thought...
My opinion:
Not only is the art gorgeous, but the story sends a warming message to readers. The main characters are all relatable, and the entire manga as a whole is just adorable. It has a deeper meaning that takes you along with Hikage as you watch her blossom into the person she wants to be. It softly shows you life's harder moments, and how being with others can get you through them. I have read many shoujo manga that have no plot and are comprised of one girl who has multiple guys falling for her. However, this manga goes much, much deeper and explores life and the very core of relationships. It will make you laugh and tug at your heartstrings at the same time. This is one manga that is an absolute MUST READ for its well-rounded excellence.
For people who think Hikage is winy:
"A person is very weak when he's by himself. But if he has friends to support him, if he has friends to cherish him... He can become as strong as he wants to be."
She's weak like that, yes. But she wants to change. That's why she's so sad and so easily knocked down, it's because she wants it so much that it hurts! If anyone can say that she's so pitiful then you don't know what it's like to be ignored, not even noticed. It's a horrible feeling. One can't even speak up if someone is using their seat. It's a horrible existence when you want to be known by a few friends. Haven't you ever considered that there's someone even weaker, who can give up so much easier?
I was like Hikage once.
Downloads:
Volume 1
Volume 2
Volume 3
Volume 4
Volume 5
Also known as: Ai Hime ~ Love and Secret
Author/Artist: Mitsuki Kako
Total: 3 volumes
Format: jpg
Year: 2006
Genre: Drama, Romance, Shoujo.
Scanlator: Serenus Dreamers
Discription:
From Serenus Dreamers:
They met. They kissed. Their fate has brought them to be uncle and niece. Even though they're not blood-related, can Mao decide to love him and go through the struggles to be in love with him?
My opinion:
This was a very sweet & lovely manga... and even though it's listed in the "drama" genre, there's actually not much drama-- it was a very light-hearted read in my opinion. And the length (3 volumes) seems just right for this particular story. Overall, it left me with a very warm, happy feeling.
Downloads:
Volume 1
Volume 2
Volume 3
Also known as: Love Laboratory
Author/Artist: Momoyuki Kotori
Total: 5 Stories
Format: jpeg
Year: 2005
Genre: Romance, School life, Shoujo.
Scanlator: Shoujo Manga Maniac
Description:
From Shoujo Manga Maniac:
The chemistry club invented a special hormone potion. Each bottle cost 500 yen. Riko-chan's boyfriend, Yuuki-kun himself is extremely cold towards love. Riko-chan hopes to move their relationship one step ahead, but in the end...?
This book contains five enticing short stories.
My opinion:
The first story (Love Lab) was cute, but I felt that the main character ignored the heroine too much, and his reasons weren't that good... The second story (Merry Kiss) was lovely, and sweet, but could have been much better. I felt that things weren't explained about the main character and the ending was too rushed. The third story (Perfect Doll) was good and enjoyable, but the ending was abrupt. It felt incomplete, like it might have a continuation. Twinkle Twinkle (4th story) reminded me a little too much of Kamikaze Kaitou Jeanne, which is a great series. The story was good, but it also felt incomplete. The ending wasn't good because it wasn't really an ending. The last story (Cupid's Arrow) was really fun. I wish it could have been longer though because I would have wanted to see more development between the "cupid" and Aya. Overall, it was a nice collection of cute, fun stories.
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Love lab
