Ao Haru Ride, Vol. 5

The book came in excellent condition, and was wrapped with so much care. I can tell how sweet the seller is by how much thought and care they put into the personalized packaging. They even included some Halloween goodies as a thank you! A fantastic seller I would definitely (and have!) buy from again.

Futqba has Toma regularly trying to chat her up, so much so that it's chasing away Kou! Oh no! And as for him, Kou sure is spending a lot of time texting & chatting on the phone with a friend(?) In need... is it possible they are...? Ooh things are taking some interesting turns for Futaba & Kou. Will they ever get together? Will they ever be honest about their feelings with each other? Will they be honest with themselves? I am loving this series! Art, so, so good. Dialogue, heartfelt, true to life. Characters, believable, likeable, relatable, adorable.

OMG!! I love Ao Haru Ride. I watched the anime before ever reading this series online a few years back. This manga is so good. It’s been awhile since I read this, but it’s definitely one worth re-reading. There are so many subtle things going on that I missed the first time. It’s so angsty in the best possible way. The way this mangaka does such a wonderful job of portraying teenagers trying to navigate the rights and wrongs of relationships. How to be a loyal friend while also being true to yourself. What it’s like to have a crush someone. It’s exciting and painful, sometimes all at once. Feel like a kid again!!! But so glad I’m not in high school anymore 🤦‍♀️.

I received my book in excellent condition. They even went the extra mile and provided some bonus stickers and sweets making my order that much more enjoyable! Can't thank you enough!

Still reading this Manga, enjoy every second of it. Great condition, not used at all when arrived to my home. Was package great, since it rained a lot where I live.

This really needs to get adapted to the anime. The author really is making my emotions go through a ride on this manga! I need to start volume 6!

Not every volume can be a climax. Sometimes, the story's pace needs to slow down as future climaxes get a proper setup. This volume is setting the stage for a new roadblock in Futaba and Kou's relationship. Each character now has a new love interest. Often, these interjections in the romance plots can feel contrived, but this is usually because the new characters' defining personality traits are merely "The Rival". They aren't solidly developed. Sakisaka has introduced a complication from Kou's untold backstory. This girl doesn't have a developed personality yet because she's had an off screen presence through Kou's phone. She may not ultimately win, but she'll allow us to learn more about Kou's time away from Futaba back in middle school. Futaba's love interest is a bit of a weasel as he wriggles his way into her life, seizing upon her insecurities and fears as his opportunities. He could be just an annoyance that delays the inevitable, but Sakaisaka has chosen to let us peer into his head. This makes him more real. His motivations are no more evil than anybody else who wants somebody to take an interest in them. Both complications build while the main characters go about their school lives. What makes this volume excellent is Sakisaka's artful pacing, her illustrations, and her commanding skill at telling a story. I look forward to the next volume.

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