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WHAT HAPPENED????? I AM SO??? HAPPY??? WITH THIS VOLUME??? The last two volumes had been tragic disappointments, to the utmostest of utmost degrees. Kiss Him, Not me! was literally, LITERALLY, one of my FAVOURITE manga, okay? It was up there with the best of 'em, right? But then... volumes... 11 and 12... *shudder* That's when it all went downhill. That's when... (if you've read the synopsis of this volume

The progression of my face as I read through this volume:
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WHAT HAPPENED????? I AM SO??? HAPPY??? WITH THIS VOLUME??? The last two volumes had been tragic disappointments, to the utmostest of utmost degrees. Kiss Him, Not me! was literally, LITERALLY, one of my FAVOURITE manga, okay? It was up there with the best of 'em, right? But then... volumes... 11 and 12... *shudder* That's when it all went downhill. That's when... (if you've read the synopsis of this volume it isn't a spoiler but if you haven't it is) (view spoiler)[Kae finally made her decision! She chose Mutsumi-senpai! FUCK! (hide spoiler)] So that happened, and the series never went back up from there, not really. I was heartbroken. I had so very tragically lost one of my favourites….

Behold… The awful sight that is my current "Favourites" list on MyAnimeList… That's how serious it had gotten. I had actually axed it from the list. No Kiss Him, Not me! to be found.

And then… And yet… Here we have volume 13. It was… Amazing. I mean, "amazing," like, guilty pleasure type "amazing," you know how it is. It was exactly how I remembered it being in the good old days. It was the series that I fell in love with. I kid you not this volume had me SCREAMING and HITTING THINGS because of how hard I was laughing and because of how funny this shit is. It was beautiful. And you know what, I think I've already written at least one very similar sentence in reference to this series in the past. I was so scared that I'd never be able to again, and that I'd have to just trudge through these last two volumes in order to finish the series, but by god THE BITCH (this series) IS BACK.

I kinda want to revisit those "faulty" volumes again, because now I find myself wondering if it had not actually been the volumes' fault, but in fact mine? Could I have possibly been in some sort of rut that disconnected me with the story and sense of humour so that it no longer resonated with me? It's possible. I think I may have also been too against… the thing that happened, and that was also making me very bitter since it was very central to the plot. Since I have now had a couple months to digest it, I went into this volume with a much more open mind (and extremely low expectations) and it ended up working out beautifully.

I am somewhat timidly adding this series back to my favourites list, and I hold the 14th and final volume of this series with fearful yet excited hands.

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Volumes: 1, 2, 3-8 (N/A), 9, 10, 11, 12, 13*, 14

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Sep 22, 2020 Julie rated it really liked it

That was a MESS. Kae was kind of annoying me in this, but like also kind of relatable. I just hated that Mutsumi was getting hurt because of it. He's precious. Anyway glad to be done with this instigating glasses dude. That was a MESS. Kae was kind of annoying me in this, but like also kind of relatable. I just hated that Mutsumi was getting hurt because of it. He's precious. Anyway glad to be done with this instigating glasses dude. ...more

Jul 18, 2018 Lara rated it it was ok

Yeahhhhhhh, I gave up on this series awhile back, but I just remembered it the other day and thought...maybe it got good again??? Then Nina brought it to me today and said no, it didn't. But I still read it anyway, and...Nina was right! I should have listened!

Ok, I will admit a certain appreciation for the irony (girl super into BL freaks when she thinks her bf is making out with a boy), and you KNOW I adore Mutsumi (lovely dummy that he is), but this is so much drama! And sap! And then the end

Yeahhhhhhh, I gave up on this series awhile back, but I just remembered it the other day and thought...maybe it got good again??? Then Nina brought it to me today and said no, it didn't. But I still read it anyway, and...Nina was right! I should have listened!

Ok, I will admit a certain appreciation for the irony (girl super into BL freaks when she thinks her bf is making out with a boy), and you KNOW I adore Mutsumi (lovely dummy that he is), but this is so much drama! And sap! And then the end is so completely over the top mushy it made me squirm a bit.

Anyway, I still think this should have just ended like three volumes ago. I'll probably read the next one though, just in case it's finally the end and...you know...maybe it gets good again NOW???

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Totally enjoyed this. I've been having a bad week, so I've been prone to seeing everything in a negative light, but instead of my gloom unfairly coloring my reception of this volume, this volume brightened my outlook. It just made me feel really good. The manga is no longer the laugh-fest it used to be, but its more serious, romantic atmosphere is a perfectly fine alternative. There were still parts that made me laugh, of course, but I'm much more into the drama and character development that is Totally enjoyed this. I've been having a bad week, so I've been prone to seeing everything in a negative light, but instead of my gloom unfairly coloring my reception of this volume, this volume brightened my outlook. It just made me feel really good. The manga is no longer the laugh-fest it used to be, but its more serious, romantic atmosphere is a perfectly fine alternative. There were still parts that made me laugh, of course, but I'm much more into the drama and character development that is being presented now. I just loved it. Looking forward to, but also dreading, the next and final volume of this series. ...more

Apr 20, 2018 DonutKnow rated it really liked it

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. How could you do that to Mutsumi-senpai, Kae? How?! But aww, I love them both and I just really want them to work out. I can't believe the whole story is coming to the end already. ;( How could you do that to Mutsumi-senpai, Kae? How?! But aww, I love them both and I just really want them to work out. I can't believe the whole story is coming to the end already. ;( ...more

RESEÑA DE TODA LA SAGA.
Meramente entretenido, con algunos momentos divertidos y muchos otros de toxicidad (la propia trama de la novela es tóxica). Nos venden algo con la etiqueta de diferente cuando al final resulta acabar siguiendo los mismos cánones heteronormativos.
Puntos positivos:
-La amistad que se crea entre todos los personajes a pesar del conflicto inicial.
-Los personajes masculinos muchas veces no actúan acorde a su masculinidad, y cuanto más se conocen entre sí y a sí mismos más dejan RESEÑA DE TODA LA SAGA.
Meramente entretenido, con algunos momentos divertidos y muchos otros de toxicidad (la propia trama de la novela es tóxica). Nos venden algo con la etiqueta de diferente cuando al final resulta acabar siguiendo los mismos cánones heteronormativos.
Puntos positivos:
-La amistad que se crea entre todos los personajes a pesar del conflicto inicial.
-Los personajes masculinos muchas veces no actúan acorde a su masculinidad, y cuanto más se conocen entre sí y a sí mismos más dejan la masculinidad tóxica atrás.
-Algunos comportamientos tóxicos aparecían como crítica, aunque solo los más superficiales y obvios.
-Entre todos los personajes masculinos al final se va con el menos tóxico.

Puntos negativos:
-Personajes masculinos tóxicos.
-Aunque se presente como diferente, en realidad no reta la realidad blanca cishetero monógama (y se presenta como la norma y lo único posible)
-Gordofobia bastante presente.
-Tramas secundarias para bromear muy WTF como SPOILER relación profesor-alumno o secuestro. Las tratan de forma demasiado superficial.
-Final demasiado acelerado. SPOILER. Parece que un manga romántico no puede acabar sin que los protagonistas tengan sexo y se casen. Pero eso ocurre cuando no llevan ni unos meses de relación, con múltiples problemas y prometidos con 17 años!!! Qué le pasa al mundo?
-En relación con el punto anterior: romance visto como una relación de interdependencia hasta el punto de determinar las decisiones académicas/laborales de la otra persona.

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Dec 31, 2020 Tani rated it really liked it

So. Kae's made her choice, and as far as I'm concerned, it's the right one, but all is not sunshine and roses. Basically, after so many books of Kae mostly being kind and sweet and kind of goofy, we see her dark side. I guess it's a long time coming, but it also kind of pissed me off. However, I did feel like it was a very realistic thing to happen, and definitely something that needed to be addressed in order to have a healthy relationship. I just wish it could have been done in a more mature w So. Kae's made her choice, and as far as I'm concerned, it's the right one, but all is not sunshine and roses. Basically, after so many books of Kae mostly being kind and sweet and kind of goofy, we see her dark side. I guess it's a long time coming, but it also kind of pissed me off. However, I did feel like it was a very realistic thing to happen, and definitely something that needed to be addressed in order to have a healthy relationship. I just wish it could have been done in a more mature way.

Despite Kae pissing me off, there were some great aspects to this volume! I love how the rejected crew kind of pulls together in support of the relationship. It was such a cute friendship thing. I also liked how this turned the usual trope on its head a bit, with the Yashiro sideplot. After all the focus on Kae throughout the series, it was fun to see someone else getting a bit of relationship love. I also liked that we got some more perspective from the other characters. So, certainly a worthy addition to the series, despite Kae being dumb.

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🌸Kae, por fin elije a la persona que realmente hace latir su corazón, todo es bastante rosa hasta que poco a poco Kae empieza a alejarse de mutsumi senpai al anunciar la segunda parte de su anime favorito.🌸

🌸Después de varias cosas, Mutsumi Senpai le pregunta algo importante para serunima y esa pregunta es...
¿TE GUSTA MAS SHION O YO?🌸

🌸Se que lo digo muuucho, pero Mutsumi senpai es un bebito y me enoje bastante con serunima, demasiado.🌸

🌸El no merecía el estrés que le genero ella y eso que apenas c

🌸Kae, por fin elije a la persona que realmente hace latir su corazón, todo es bastante rosa hasta que poco a poco Kae empieza a alejarse de mutsumi senpai al anunciar la segunda parte de su anime favorito.🌸

🌸Después de varias cosas, Mutsumi Senpai le pregunta algo importante para serunima y esa pregunta es...
¿TE GUSTA MAS SHION O YO?🌸

🌸Se que lo digo muuucho, pero Mutsumi senpai es un bebito y me enoje bastante con serunima, demasiado.🌸

🌸El no merecía el estrés que le genero ella y eso que apenas comienzan a salir, pero espero todo se resuelva...🌸

🌸Lectura iniciada: 26 abril 2021🌸
🌸Lectura terminada: 27 abril 2021🌸

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May 23, 2022 Katerine CC rated it it was amazing

OMG!

¿Quién diría que Kae tendría un contendiente? Este tomo estuvo genial con ese plot y encima esas escenas BL y lo que "vio" cada quien.

La parte de Shinomiya atrapándolos "con las manos en la masa", me saco una buena carcajada y las reacciones de los demás también. Por otra parte, los rechazados son tan dulces que quieren arreglar el problema, así que ayudan como pueden.

Aunque quería que hubiera un Happily Ever After varios capítulos atrás, este problema amoroso me parece que viene muy bien p

OMG!

¿Quién diría que Kae tendría un contendiente? Este tomo estuvo genial con ese plot y encima esas escenas BL y lo que "vio" cada quien.

La parte de Shinomiya atrapándolos "con las manos en la masa", me saco una buena carcajada y las reacciones de los demás también. Por otra parte, los rechazados son tan dulces que quieren arreglar el problema, así que ayudan como pueden.

Aunque quería que hubiera un Happily Ever After varios capítulos atrás, este problema amoroso me parece que viene muy bien porque ayuda a Kae a separar sus sentimientos de afición por el BL de los reales. Lo único que me entristece es Mutsumi, pobresillo, lo llevan a su límite.

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Aug 25, 2018 Jenni rated it really liked it

Hmmmm... I still don't know... Maybe I really am taking this series way too serious. I think that Asuma deserves something way better than Kae, I really like him! And it's kind of bothering me how the mangaka displays actual homosexuality in the Manga. It seems like a joke to me, eventhough she's in fact a BL mangaka. I liked how Yashiro confessed to Asuma though, that was pretty cute aside from the whole "OH GOD THEY'RE DEFINITELY HAVING SEX LIKE THE WHOLE TIME AND I CAN'T THINK ABOUT ANYTHING Hmmmm... I still don't know... Maybe I really am taking this series way too serious. I think that Asuma deserves something way better than Kae, I really like him! And it's kind of bothering me how the mangaka displays actual homosexuality in the Manga. It seems like a joke to me, eventhough she's in fact a BL mangaka. I liked how Yashiro confessed to Asuma though, that was pretty cute aside from the whole "OH GOD THEY'RE DEFINITELY HAVING SEX LIKE THE WHOLE TIME AND I CAN'T THINK ABOUT ANYTHING ELSE"-Kae-thing ...more

May 21, 2018 Evelyn rated it really liked it

Serinuma is slipping back into her otaku ways with a single offer of a ticket. It drives a slow moving wedge between her and Mutsumi-senpai until it all explodes thanks to Yashiro-senpai... who's in love with Mutsumi-senpai.

I gotta say, this volume, though a bit ridiculous, is pretty spot on when it comes to otaku dating. I've had the same issues where my love for a character has made others uncomfortable or feel like they don't matter as much to me. It's a difficult balance.

This series has 14

Serinuma is slipping back into her otaku ways with a single offer of a ticket. It drives a slow moving wedge between her and Mutsumi-senpai until it all explodes thanks to Yashiro-senpai... who's in love with Mutsumi-senpai.

I gotta say, this volume, though a bit ridiculous, is pretty spot on when it comes to otaku dating. I've had the same issues where my love for a character has made others uncomfortable or feel like they don't matter as much to me. It's a difficult balance.

This series has 14 volumes.

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Aug 15, 2018 Terrence rated it really liked it

I didn't mind the rival story here as much as the previous one with Kae. Maybe because this one wasn't fantastical (no helicopters swooping in with BBs and falling off of cliff-faces).

I liked that Ah-Chan is used as a voice of reason. Her advice really shouldn't have been necessary though as the logic was too obvious.

Everything resolves pretty well. Now I guess 14 will be the complete wrap. Like I said, I'm really curious if Igarashi's blonde love interest returns, or if she is gone for good. It

I didn't mind the rival story here as much as the previous one with Kae. Maybe because this one wasn't fantastical (no helicopters swooping in with BBs and falling off of cliff-faces).

I liked that Ah-Chan is used as a voice of reason. Her advice really shouldn't have been necessary though as the logic was too obvious.

Everything resolves pretty well. Now I guess 14 will be the complete wrap. Like I said, I'm really curious if Igarashi's blonde love interest returns, or if she is gone for good. It'd be nice to see at least one other couple before this is out.

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Jul 18, 2018 Nina rated it it was ok

Took me forever to actually read this one because I've kind of gotten over this series. But they keep saying to stick with it a little longer, so I keep doing it. This one was just very... dramatic. But I guess in an accurately high school way. I did like that everyone was being pretty supportive of Serinuma and Mutsumi and trying to help them (aside from Yashiro, whom I didn't really remember at all from before). But anyway... meh. Took me forever to actually read this one because I've kind of gotten over this series. But they keep saying to stick with it a little longer, so I keep doing it. This one was just very... dramatic. But I guess in an accurately high school way. I did like that everyone was being pretty supportive of Serinuma and Mutsumi and trying to help them (aside from Yashiro, whom I didn't really remember at all from before). But anyway... meh. ...more

Jun 02, 2020 ♡Kayla♡ rated it liked it

"I... I care about you more than anyone else, Senpai!! I love you!! So I want to be with you!!"

I'm happy that Kae and Mitsumi finally made up, but I can't help but feel like this story arc dragged a little. I do think that it's important for Kae to understand the difference between a fictional character, and a real human, I just think it didn't have to happen in quite this manner, especially with her getting a sudden love rival. And that last chapter was a little weird....

"I... I care about you more than anyone else, Senpai!! I love you!! So I want to be with you!!"

I'm happy that Kae and Mitsumi finally made up, but I can't help but feel like this story arc dragged a little. I do think that it's important for Kae to understand the difference between a fictional character, and a real human, I just think it didn't have to happen in quite this manner, especially with her getting a sudden love rival. And that last chapter was a little weird....

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I'm glad that this volume wasn't entirely queer-baiting and there was an actual gay character in this manga volume.
Also, I'm so glad that despite having their first and pretty serious fight, that Mutsumi-senpai and Kae-chan managed to stay a couple.

There it is! the cute rom com I know and love!!!!!! Kae realizes her feelings towards Mutsumi-senpai are stronger than that of her anime/otaku ways.....if only slightly!!! I love this series. One more volume!!!!

Jun 03, 2020 Chelsea Best rated it really liked it

Ok ok, this one did redeem itself a little bit from the last volume...but I still think Kae is being let off the hook a bit too easy at times. But she is new to all of this, so there is some growing to do as a person. Still highly recommend the series!

Mar 29, 2018 Beatrice Lapa rated it really liked it

It annoys me how this girl tends to do selfish things (and doesn't seem to see a decent future of her own), but the friends pull through. I like how her former suitors support each other now that she has chosen. It annoys me how this girl tends to do selfish things (and doesn't seem to see a decent future of her own), but the friends pull through. I like how her former suitors support each other now that she has chosen. ...more

Jan 16, 2022 Kenma rated it liked it

Filler volume and kind of annoying. Again I wish that Junko would have had a few volumes for Kae to pick fro each of the interests.

Mutsumi-senpai was the only good part of this series.

Junko (ぢゅん子 or 純子) is a Japanese manga and dōjinshi artist.

Associated names :
純子
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Dunko

Birth date: November 28
Zodiac: Sagittarius
Blood type: A

Junko (ぢゅん子 or 純子) is a Japanese manga and dōjinshi artist.

Associated names :
純子
CLIP CLOP
CLIP-CLOP
Dunko

Birth date: November 28
Zodiac: Sagittarius
Blood type: A

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