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なまいきざかり [Namaikizakari] #4
Cheeky Brat, Vol. 4
Is it bad for me to tell people we’re dating?
Huh?! Who’s dating whom now? I said I’d think about it. And how exactly does he go from “I’ll come watch your games” to “I’ll be your girlfriend”? Stupid jerk even told the entire basketball team that he’s going out with a third-year. Between those rumors and running into Hakamada-kun—and therefore having to deal with pouty Naruse— everything’s driving me up the wall! Why am I even considering this whole thing...?
Huh?! Who’s dating whom now? I said I’d think about it. And how exactly does he go from “I’ll come watch your games” to “I’ll be your girlfriend”? Stupid jerk even told the entire basketball team that he’s going out with a third-year. Between those rumors and running into Hakamada-kun—and therefore having to deal with pouty Naruse— everything’s driving me up the wall! Why am I even considering this whole thing...?
194 pages, Paperback
First published May 20, 2015
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April 3, 2024
I think this one might be my favorite so far.
Again, note for dubious and nonconsensual vibes - Naruse is pushy and doesn't want to take no for an answer.
But I loved so many little scenes in this one - their relationship is still quite uncertain but Naruse keeps trying for Yuki and Yuki keeps slowly giving in.
Again, note for dubious and nonconsensual vibes - Naruse is pushy and doesn't want to take no for an answer.
But I loved so many little scenes in this one - their relationship is still quite uncertain but Naruse keeps trying for Yuki and Yuki keeps slowly giving in.
July 31, 2022
Te amo autor(a) de este manga, gracias por bendecirme con estos dos bobos lindos
4 de 5 estrellas.
4 de 5 estrellas.
April 30, 2023
Actual Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Decided to add one star from my previous 3-star rating because Miyoshi sensei is such a mood!
Decided to add one star from my previous 3-star rating because Miyoshi sensei is such a mood!
October 1, 2022
È evidente che non riesco più a tollerare queste dinamiche. Lui che la bacia con la forza e infila la mano sotto la maglia nonostante lei dica no, non lo trovo affatto interessante.
Forse un giorno gli autori capiranno che forzare una donna non è romantico, anche se lei prova dei sentimenti. Il fatto che ci sia interesse non giustifica fare i propri comodi. Okay, è uno shojo per ragazzine e direi: ancora peggio!
Forse un giorno gli autori capiranno che forzare una donna non è romantico, anche se lei prova dei sentimenti. Il fatto che ci sia interesse non giustifica fare i propri comodi. Okay, è uno shojo per ragazzine e direi: ancora peggio!
December 5, 2020
Tsundere at its finest... I love it.
January 31, 2024
Sports romance x training camp arc 💃🏻 my favorite
March 4, 2022
Not in a relationship but too many kisses 😆
December 14, 2016
It's true that Yuki loves Naruse (not in public sadly) but I think it's time for her to made her mind up and convince to him publicly. I know he said he'll wait even until she leaves the Basketball team, but I think it's really hard for him to keep his feelings trapped for so long time (Not like I'm loving someone or had the same experience before) it's just a hunch.
August 29, 2021
NARUSE!!!!!!!!
September 4, 2022
I will definitely keep reading as they come. I had a really good time and ended up binge reading all 4 volumes😂
October 28, 2022
Sto trovando questa serie davvero divertente e molto dolce, non vedo l’ora di leggere il prossimo volume.
July 13, 2023
It’s so fun watching the main characters grow. They’re so cute
April 17, 2023
you know, i kinda hate that black and white mangas make you think a certain character has x hair color but then you see the ilustración in the cover and it does not make sense at all.
Naruse, I was conviced you had blonde hair. WHY WOULD THEY GO WHITE IF YOU HAVE A SIMILAR COLOR THAT YUKI, who has black?
MAKES NO SENSE.
Headcannon: Yuki has brownish hair, Naruse has white as any anime male lead kinda does.
Naruse, I was conviced you had blonde hair. WHY WOULD THEY GO WHITE IF YOU HAVE A SIMILAR COLOR THAT YUKI, who has black?
MAKES NO SENSE.
Headcannon: Yuki has brownish hair, Naruse has white as any anime male lead kinda does.
October 28, 2016
Volume 4 : 19-24
Sooo. I just realized that my review for the third volume I typed in "Hamakada" when it's really "Hakamada". HAHAHA. I SWEAR I'M NOT DYSLEXIC.
FINALLY THEY WINNNNN. Of course. It's the last game. Of course they won. HAHA. I'd probably still type the same thing even if they lost, tbh. HAHAHAHA. And then they lost in the next round. Whelp. OMGGG> AWWWWW. NAruse is totally crying at the end. He's so adorable, mang. Just kidding. he's not crying. HAHA.
Sooo. I just realized that my review for the third volume I typed in "Hamakada" when it's really "Hakamada". HAHAHA. I SWEAR I'M NOT DYSLEXIC.
FINALLY THEY WINNNNN. Of course. It's the last game. Of course they won. HAHA. I'd probably still type the same thing even if they lost, tbh. HAHAHAHA. And then they lost in the next round. Whelp. OMGGG> AWWWWW. NAruse is totally crying at the end. He's so adorable, mang. Just kidding. he's not crying. HAHA.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 15, 2018
Super serious Yuki manages her high-school basketball club and she is pursued by Naruse, a year younger superstar on the team. Lots of drama but also, super cute.
April 7, 2023
Altro episodio e altra battaglia di Sho Naruse nell'operazione di convincimento di Yuki per diventare la sua ragazza. Oltre a quello però, il club di basket affronterà le eliminatoria dell'inter-high e successivamente alla fine dell'anno il ritiro estivo, che sarà l'ultimo di Machida da manager perché poi dovrà pensare a diplomarsi.
Sarò ripetitiva, ma Naruse alza l'asticella della sfacciataggine di volume in volume! Il big boy che è la perfetta mescolanza di "uomo delle caverne" geloso e territoriale con la dolcezza e il voler a tutti i costi mettersi con lei. Yuki invece prosegue imperterrita nel trincerarsi dietro mille dubbi e domande sui suoi sentimenti per Sho; senza voler ammettere con sé stessa che per queste cose non sempre si hanno spiegazioni razionali.
Insomma...strong independent woman finché non si parla di esporsi su questioni sentimentali, allora lì: PANICO! Io uguale, e forse anche per quello questo manga mi piace assai.
Il bello di questa commedia romantica, è che ribalta lo stereotipo in cui è la ragazza a tormentarsi sulla certezza dei sentimenti dell'altro. No qui lui è sicuro al 100% e lei che fa resistenza.
Continuo ancora a non capire la funzione/utilità di Hakamada...
Sarò ripetitiva, ma Naruse alza l'asticella della sfacciataggine di volume in volume! Il big boy che è la perfetta mescolanza di "uomo delle caverne" geloso e territoriale con la dolcezza e il voler a tutti i costi mettersi con lei. Yuki invece prosegue imperterrita nel trincerarsi dietro mille dubbi e domande sui suoi sentimenti per Sho; senza voler ammettere con sé stessa che per queste cose non sempre si hanno spiegazioni razionali.
Insomma...strong independent woman finché non si parla di esporsi su questioni sentimentali, allora lì: PANICO! Io uguale, e forse anche per quello questo manga mi piace assai.
Il bello di questa commedia romantica, è che ribalta lo stereotipo in cui è la ragazza a tormentarsi sulla certezza dei sentimenti dell'altro. No qui lui è sicuro al 100% e lei che fa resistenza.
Continuo ancora a non capire la funzione/utilità di Hakamada...
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March 27, 2022
I binged the first 4 volumes online, so the different volumes blend together hence why I am computer and pasting my lump sum review. Overall, the manga is decent. For reason this is very nostalgic feeling for me. I don’t know if it is the art, the main character/love interest, or the plot. Idk. I am getting like 2005-2008 vibes. Kaichou wa maid-sama as well. Currently I am seeing 18 or so volumes on goodreads and personally I find that hella long? I read the first 4 and I keep thinking how is this 18 volumes? But that could be because I don’t like the agonizing long period it takes people to get together in some manga that seem to be popular. Either way, I do recommend to give it a try. 3/5, maybe closer to 3.5/5.
August 30, 2022
4.7/5 I’m such a sucker for typical romance like this but definitely gets a little frustrating like girl yk your feelings just say it you nearly did so many times and it’s not like he’s not gonna feel the same way he’s said and tried multiple times just admit your feelings and date already stop being a washing machine all wishy washy and tell him stop letting guys all the sudden get in the way and for what them to be like “oh idk ab naruse”
But also at the same time why do they expect me to wait till Next year for the next volume like I’m very tempted to read it online cuz I’m that impatient but if I do then will I really buy the volume when it comes out since I already know what happens (but I could save money but who ever said I was good at that *hint: no one*)
But also at the same time why do they expect me to wait till Next year for the next volume like I’m very tempted to read it online cuz I’m that impatient but if I do then will I really buy the volume when it comes out since I already know what happens (but I could save money but who ever said I was good at that *hint: no one*)
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January 6, 2024
Der Sieg gegen Misuzu bzw. der Handlungsstrang rund um das Inter-High-Turnier war richtig richtig spannend für mich! Ich finde es toll, dass der Manga trotz des Romance Genres immer noch viele sportliche Aspekte mit sich bringt und es immer wieder einen bedeutenden Teil der Geschichte ausmacht. ✨
Was mich jedoch gestört hat, ist tatsächlich die (fehlende) Charakterentwicklung von Yuki. Ja, sie hat absolut und zu einhundert Prozent Gefühle für Sho, ist sich dem auch (zum Teil) bewusst, kann aber nicht zu ihren Gefühlen stehen. Ich hoffe, dass sich diesbezüglich bald etwas bewegt, weil ich die beiden schon gerne in einer Pärchenkonstellation und dementsprechend in einer ganz anderen Dynamik miteinander erleben möchte. Ansonsten war es wieder ein tolles Leseerlebnis. 🥰
Was mich jedoch gestört hat, ist tatsächlich die (fehlende) Charakterentwicklung von Yuki. Ja, sie hat absolut und zu einhundert Prozent Gefühle für Sho, ist sich dem auch (zum Teil) bewusst, kann aber nicht zu ihren Gefühlen stehen. Ich hoffe, dass sich diesbezüglich bald etwas bewegt, weil ich die beiden schon gerne in einer Pärchenkonstellation und dementsprechend in einer ganz anderen Dynamik miteinander erleben möchte. Ansonsten war es wieder ein tolles Leseerlebnis. 🥰
June 19, 2024
Der Sieg gegen Misuzu bzw. der Handlungsstrang rund um das Inter-High-Turnier war richtig richtig spannend für mich! Ich finde es toll, dass der Manga trotz des Romance Genres immer noch viele sportliche Aspekte mit sich bringt und es immer wieder einen bedeutenden Teil der Geschichte ausmacht. ✨
Was mich jedoch gestört hat, ist tatsächlich die (fehlende) Charakterentwicklung von Yuki. Ja, sie hat absolut und zu einhundert Prozent Gefühle für Sho, ist sich dem auch (zum Teil) bewusst, kann aber nicht zu ihren Gefühlen stehen. Ich hoffe, dass sich diesbezüglich bald etwas bewegt, weil ich die beiden schon gerne in einer Pärchenkonstellation und dementsprechend in einer ganz anderen Dynamik miteinander erleben möchte. Ansonsten war es wieder ein tolles Leseerlebnis. 🥰
Was mich jedoch gestört hat, ist tatsächlich die (fehlende) Charakterentwicklung von Yuki. Ja, sie hat absolut und zu einhundert Prozent Gefühle für Sho, ist sich dem auch (zum Teil) bewusst, kann aber nicht zu ihren Gefühlen stehen. Ich hoffe, dass sich diesbezüglich bald etwas bewegt, weil ich die beiden schon gerne in einer Pärchenkonstellation und dementsprechend in einer ganz anderen Dynamik miteinander erleben möchte. Ansonsten war es wieder ein tolles Leseerlebnis. 🥰
June 11, 2025
Cheeky Brat is a thoroughly enjoyable young romance. Yuki is the high school basketball team manager, a very stoic and dedicated individual who is always professional in her job and in her personal life. Stumbling upon her when she's showing an unusual bit of emotion, Haruse, the team's cheeky playboy, is intrigued with Yuki and pursues her romantically. Their romance continues to be about opposites that attract. Her dedication to avoiding romance is infuriating, but it doesn't make it any less enjoyable to read. I see many comparisons to Maid Sama, but My Little Monster also comes to mind. I enjoyed the story, and especially the likeably awkward third point on the love triangle. Additionally, the illustrations, especially those of the basketball players, are excellent.
November 1, 2023
In volume 4, Naruse tells the basketball team that he's into a third-year student, causing the guys to wonder who it could be. Yuki is horribly embarrassed by the prospect. What if they think he's into her!? And she hasn't answered his confession yet, either...
I really like the art style of this mangaka. Everyone is so striking! And while Naruse's personality is a little on the pushy side, at least he's honest about what he wants--Yuki is still floundering. Fingers crossed that their relationship takes the next step... soon!
I really like the art style of this mangaka. Everyone is so striking! And while Naruse's personality is a little on the pushy side, at least he's honest about what he wants--Yuki is still floundering. Fingers crossed that their relationship takes the next step... soon!
December 1, 2024
Volume 4: Chapters 19-24
The basketball team finally won against Misuzu! Naruse announces that he's dating someone and now everyone wants to know who. Meanwhile, Yuki is internally screaming, "This brat!!!!!!!"
The highlight of this volume is Yuki falling on the mannequin while spying on Naruse's conversation. Absolutely hilarious.
Yuki almost confessed, but got interrupted by freaking Shizuka.
Lastly, the team goes to basketball camp where Yuki loudly and publicly announces that "Naruse is like a brother to me." It's the most hilarious thing ever.
The basketball team finally won against Misuzu! Naruse announces that he's dating someone and now everyone wants to know who. Meanwhile, Yuki is internally screaming, "This brat!!!!!!!"
The highlight of this volume is Yuki falling on the mannequin while spying on Naruse's conversation. Absolutely hilarious.
Yuki almost confessed, but got interrupted by freaking Shizuka.
Lastly, the team goes to basketball camp where Yuki loudly and publicly announces that "Naruse is like a brother to me." It's the most hilarious thing ever.
October 28, 2020
All I see is: manager doormat, bratty/harassing doormat, senpai doormat, shy rival doormat, cutesy doormat and oblivious doormats.
I wish they had more personality.
Also, at this point the reasons keeping them apart a plainly ridiculous. Totally unnecessary to drag this out.
I wish they had more personality.
Also, at this point the reasons keeping them apart a plainly ridiculous. Totally unnecessary to drag this out.
November 18, 2021
どうしよう？この漫画は可愛いすぎて。
成瀬はかっこいいところがあるが弱いところもある。女の心を掴む完璧な資質。彼女を追いかけて諦めない姿はかっこいいそして約束を守らないの落ち込んでいる姿そしてその姿を隠すプライドは全部弱くてかわいい。
女性は追求されたい。男の真剣さはそのことで測る。だが、女性は男性の弱さも見たくていやしたい。難しいよね女の人。
成瀬はその二つのことを完璧バランスしている。作者はすごい。
成瀬はかっこいいところがあるが弱いところもある。女の心を掴む完璧な資質。彼女を追いかけて諦めない姿はかっこいいそして約束を守らないの落ち込んでいる姿そしてその姿を隠すプライドは全部弱くてかわいい。
女性は追求されたい。男の真剣さはそのことで測る。だが、女性は男性の弱さも見たくていやしたい。難しいよね女の人。
成瀬はその二つのことを完璧バランスしている。作者はすごい。
April 11, 2022
This volume focus more on the relationship development between Yuki & Naruse. Not to forget, the second ML really spice things up and make Naruse’s possessiveness increase more. Also can’t wait to see what will happen on the team’s trip 4 days 3 night.
April 19, 2022
Jealousy is a normal thing to feel. But it’s what YOU DO AFTER THAT MATTERS. Naruse’s shitty attitude when he’s jealous is ANNOYING. I understand being a moody teenager but damn, I got second hand embarrassment when he gave Yuki a hickey to “claim” her. *cringe*
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June 16, 2022when she went to comfort him after the game and told him that she'll always be there to watch him🥺💖 when he knew she was sick and gave her a forehead kiss <3
"you're the most special boy in my heart"
"you're the most special boy in my heart"
September 20, 2022
This was a pretty good volume. We get some good moments with Naruse and Yuki while still stretching out the inevitable. We end the volume with the start of training camp and it seems like things are going to be wild and chaotic.
October 2, 2024
I mean, how much longer can the story drag? I don’t know whether it’s about sports or romance but none of it is getting anywhere and it’s the 4th volume… don’t think I will go ahead with the other tomes.
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