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となりの怪物くん [Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun] #5
となりの怪物くん 5 [Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun 5]
となりの席の吉田くんは入学初日の流血事件以来、一度も学校に来ない…。自分の成績と将来にしか興味がなかった水谷雫は、たまたまプリントを届けたため、その吉田春に勝手に友達認定されてしまう。しかも、春の純粋さを知って優しくすると今度は告白までされちゃって…!?
ちゃんと人と向き合おうと変わり始めた水谷雫は、ついに、となりの席の超問題児・吉田春に再告白する。しかしハルは、雫に興味を示す友達・ヤマケンを意識しすぎて、それをまさかのスルー! 全然かみ合わない2人だったけれど、夏目さんの恋が動き始めたことで…?
ちゃんと人と向き合おうと変わり始めた水谷雫は、ついに、となりの席の超問題児・吉田春に再告白する。しかしハルは、雫に興味を示す友達・ヤマケンを意識しすぎて、それをまさかのスルー! 全然かみ合わない2人だったけれど、夏目さんの恋が動き始めたことで…?
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August 16, 2016
I finally caught up to where I was in the anime! Things are getting crazy in this series, there is so much drama! It's so fast-paced and I can't wait to read more, once I am done this review. There is so much going on and I am so happy for all of the characters. The series just keeps getting better and better, I'm loving it!
People who say they don't know their own feelings are deluding themselves. It's because you refuse to accept what you're thinking deep down in your heart, you think you don't understand.
Shizuku is a studybug, a girl who only cares about her studies because it is her first priority. Haru is a crazy guy who a lot of people are scared of. He was suspended on the first day of school and never went back. Shizuku was given the job to convince Haru to come back to school, along with delivering his homework and school supplies. Ever since they met each other, they feel comfortable and different. Although they are confused with their emotions, they have a lot of fun in each other's company. Moving through obstacles and living life, these two go on their own adventure.
Haru is so crazy and it's one of the things I love about him!
Shizuku is one of the characters that I can relate to, and that is why I like her a lot. Natsume is a great friend and I love how her and Shizuku are getting closer to each other. Sasayan is a person who looks out for his friends as well and I like him for that. I feel bad for Micchan, he thinks that he's an old geezer just because he is 25 years old. But he still has a life to live and I hope he understands that. Ooshima is another cool character, but we don't see much of her. Haru's older brother seems like trouble, and hopefully I learn more about him in the next few volumes. Yamaken is a great friend who looks out for Shizuku.
The bonds between these characters are in great development. Shizuku and Haru's bond is very unique, they are honest with each other but scared to lose one another. Shizuku and Natsume are slowly opening up to each other. Yamaken and Shizuku have a cute relationship but they need to talk a little bit more. Sasayan and Natsume have a great bond as well, and I love how he looks out for her. Whenever it shows what Sasayan is thinking, I can't help but agree with most of the things he thinks.
This series is a lot of fun so far and I can't wait to read more. The character development and the bonds between the characters is strong and realistic. It's an interesting series that is different from something I would usually read.
I recommend this to everyone!
People who say they don't know their own feelings are deluding themselves. It's because you refuse to accept what you're thinking deep down in your heart, you think you don't understand.
Shizuku is a studybug, a girl who only cares about her studies because it is her first priority. Haru is a crazy guy who a lot of people are scared of. He was suspended on the first day of school and never went back. Shizuku was given the job to convince Haru to come back to school, along with delivering his homework and school supplies. Ever since they met each other, they feel comfortable and different. Although they are confused with their emotions, they have a lot of fun in each other's company. Moving through obstacles and living life, these two go on their own adventure.
Haru is so crazy and it's one of the things I love about him!
Shizuku is one of the characters that I can relate to, and that is why I like her a lot. Natsume is a great friend and I love how her and Shizuku are getting closer to each other. Sasayan is a person who looks out for his friends as well and I like him for that. I feel bad for Micchan, he thinks that he's an old geezer just because he is 25 years old. But he still has a life to live and I hope he understands that. Ooshima is another cool character, but we don't see much of her. Haru's older brother seems like trouble, and hopefully I learn more about him in the next few volumes. Yamaken is a great friend who looks out for Shizuku.
The bonds between these characters are in great development. Shizuku and Haru's bond is very unique, they are honest with each other but scared to lose one another. Shizuku and Natsume are slowly opening up to each other. Yamaken and Shizuku have a cute relationship but they need to talk a little bit more. Sasayan and Natsume have a great bond as well, and I love how he looks out for her. Whenever it shows what Sasayan is thinking, I can't help but agree with most of the things he thinks.
This series is a lot of fun so far and I can't wait to read more. The character development and the bonds between the characters is strong and realistic. It's an interesting series that is different from something I would usually read.
I recommend this to everyone!
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February 18, 2021this is mostly bad but like who cares my life is empty
June 8, 2022
Why Haru?! Just why?!
Lol, the last scene killed me!! I was like, geez, ۦ Haru tucked Shizuku into sleep, I knew he could be sweet sometimes (when he announced it to Sasayan), and then came Natsume's point of view about seeing the whole thing. LOL, HE LITERALLY TUCKED HER IN, LIKE TYING THE BLANKET SECURELY AROUND HER BODY THAT SHE CAN'T EVEN PROPERLY BREATHE. LOL THIS IS MADNESS AND I CAN'T HELP BUT LAUGH I SWEAR TO GAWD HARU!!!
By the way, see Shizuku and Yamaken's chemistry? Augh, they look good together! It's such a waste!
Lol, the last scene killed me!! I was like, geez, ۦ Haru tucked Shizuku into sleep, I knew he could be sweet sometimes (when he announced it to Sasayan), and then came Natsume's point of view about seeing the whole thing. LOL, HE LITERALLY TUCKED HER IN, LIKE TYING THE BLANKET SECURELY AROUND HER BODY THAT SHE CAN'T EVEN PROPERLY BREATHE. LOL THIS IS MADNESS AND I CAN'T HELP BUT LAUGH I SWEAR TO GAWD HARU!!!
By the way, see Shizuku and Yamaken's chemistry? Augh, they look good together! It's such a waste!
December 29, 2017
OMG cemented my love for Yamaken <3 But I think I realise why I don't feel totally satisfied after reading each volume- it's because Haru can be so dense! It's so annoying. Anyway, I hope there are even more moments between Shizuku and Yamaken, because the porch scene in this was cuuuuute!
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August 22, 2021
Relectura
Micchan y Yuzan en traje >>>> el resto (?)
Haru es "el verdadero tóxico"... Please, chill.
Micchan y Yuzan en traje >>>> el resto (?)
Haru es "el verdadero tóxico"... Please, chill.
July 8, 2016
No se entienden mutuamente. Espero que se aclaren pronto y que avance su relación.
June 16, 2021
"Mitchan?He told me one time it took him six months to realize a girl dumped him." That's the best part.
August 16, 2021
I'm so happy to see that some of my issues with the relationship between Shizuku and Haru are getting, maybe, solved. I have high hopes.
May 1, 2019
Natsume le dice a Micchan lo que siente por él, pero no es correspondida.
Haru va al aniversario luctuoso de su tía y comienza a actuar raro, después de que Yuzan habla con él.
Por cuestiones del destino el trío de bobos invitan a todos a la cabaña de uno de ellos a pasar un fin de semana...muchos cabos sueltos parecen resolverse
Haru va al aniversario luctuoso de su tía y comienza a actuar raro, después de que Yuzan habla con él.
Por cuestiones del destino el trío de bobos invitan a todos a la cabaña de uno de ellos a pasar un fin de semana...muchos cabos sueltos parecen resolverse
May 15, 2020
3.5 -
Frustrating but well presented in both story and character development pacing and in the art style. There are some choice being made that aren't the healthiest but the other cast members help that person realize that.
Can't wait for the next!
Frustrating but well presented in both story and character development pacing and in the art style. There are some choice being made that aren't the healthiest but the other cast members help that person realize that.
Can't wait for the next!
August 18, 2017
Tengo mil cosas que hacer y sigo leyendo esto. Pero es tan barato♡♡♡
April 5, 2020
今度は夏目ちゃんと雫が自分の気持ちにもっと素直になるつもりで頑張っている。それで皆で雪山へ行く。やっぱり少女漫画は休みと言えば友達のみんなと誰かの別荘で一緒に楽しんでいること。それ は少しつまらないと思っている。 でもヤマケンの出番はいっぱいあるのでそんなに気にしていない。
October 28, 2021
Jadi orang cantik gak selalu mudah ya. Sering sekali menjadi menyalahkan diri sendiri ketika tidak sama seperti yang lain.
Misteri Haru masih banyak banget. Dan tiap volume pasti hanya sedikit yang terpecahkan.
Misteri Haru masih banyak banget. Dan tiap volume pasti hanya sedikit yang terpecahkan.
February 7, 2026
This is I think the first time I’m enjoying the live triangle it is developing the characters well
September 15, 2023
me encanta que todos sean tan extraños
November 28, 2012
Volume 5 and I still don't warm up to Haru. It's just that he's so aggressive! And he's also so possessive about Mizutani, and they aren't even dating! Something I liked about this volume was that an issue I had with Haru's "love" was addressed (Thanks Sasayan).
It was fun, but still not really an original story to set it appart from other shoujo's.
It was fun, but still not really an original story to set it appart from other shoujo's.
April 19, 2017
Natsume's plot is so ridiculous. And this constant love triangle nonsense is getting old. Hopefully it will fix itself soon.
April 15, 2021
It feels like something is about to spill over, there are so many pent up emotions and nobody willing to take a leap or even know what to do, I'm looking forward to seeing what develops next!
January 6, 2024
Had some of that crowd-clutter at the end, with the skiing trip, but I loved the rest. The family dynamics, and Haru's weird but kind aunt, are great. Yamaken continues to be fantastic; I adore that he's so grudging about his crush on Mitty, but continues to be a complete sucker for all her nerdy ways.
Technically, Haru is smarter than either Mitty or Yamaken - or at least is able to memorize and spit out material in test-appropriate ways - but he doesn't have the intellectual interest that the two of them can sit around discussing. It still doesn't mean I want Mitty to date Yamaken, but I really enjoy the time they spend together. Yamaken pays so much attention to Mitty, which is definitely something Haru is currently lacking.
I am bothered by the fact that he doesn't actually seem to love Mitty; their friends are right that he's just more obsessed with her at the moment, and chasing some physical high that he first experienced early on. That's the kind of thing that does not make a relationship last, so it's a bad sign that he's anchoring all his interest on sparking those same reactions again. But since it's come up as a very visible topic, I'm assuming it's something he'll be working on.
Sasayan is such a fantastic character, too. So level-headed, emotionally intelligent, and social in the best, most inclusive ways. He's too calm and unruffled to take the forefront of any stories so far, but I hope he gets more page time as it goes on. Assuming there, too, that he'll be Natsume's endgame, the one who was beside her all along.
Technically, Haru is smarter than either Mitty or Yamaken - or at least is able to memorize and spit out material in test-appropriate ways - but he doesn't have the intellectual interest that the two of them can sit around discussing. It still doesn't mean I want Mitty to date Yamaken, but I really enjoy the time they spend together. Yamaken pays so much attention to Mitty, which is definitely something Haru is currently lacking.
I am bothered by the fact that he doesn't actually seem to love Mitty; their friends are right that he's just more obsessed with her at the moment, and chasing some physical high that he first experienced early on. That's the kind of thing that does not make a relationship last, so it's a bad sign that he's anchoring all his interest on sparking those same reactions again. But since it's come up as a very visible topic, I'm assuming it's something he'll be working on.
Sasayan is such a fantastic character, too. So level-headed, emotionally intelligent, and social in the best, most inclusive ways. He's too calm and unruffled to take the forefront of any stories so far, but I hope he gets more page time as it goes on. Assuming there, too, that he'll be Natsume's endgame, the one who was beside her all along.
December 20, 2021
SINOPSIS:
En este tomo, Shizuku afronta de nuevo sus sentimientos hacia Haru.
Pero oh sorpresa; Yamaken cada vez se enamora más de Shizuku y se lo dice a Haru, el cual se lo toma de una manera nada grata y esto hace que Haru sea incapaz de apartar la vista de Yamaken.
OPINIÓN:
Este es el primer volumen o tomo que de aquí en adelante ya no está animado a Anime, por lo tanto para mi todo es muy sorpresivo y no deje de emocionarme tanto con Haru, como con Yamaken!
También, me emocioné bastante con Micchan y Natsume aaa necesito que ellos tengan algo, no me importa su rango de edad jaja.
pd:olviden lo que dije en la reseña del tomo 4, amo un poco a Yamaken ahora…
FRASES Y FRAGMENTOS:
¨¿Por qué estoy tan sola? ¿Por qué no puedo llevarme bien con los demás?
Las cosas que las personas normalmente tienen... ¿Por qué están tan fuera de mi alcance?¨
"Lo único importante para ti eres tú mismo, es por eso que nunca confías en lo que dicen otras personas. No hay nadie que acepte ese tipo de persona...
Lectura iniciada: 14 Diciembre 2021
Lectura terminada: 19 Diciembre 2021
4.5/5
June 24, 2022
Creo que hay partes que animaron alguna escena, pero no estoy del todo segura. Igual lo demás no recuerdo haberlo visto. Tal vez estoy delirando.
La verdad me sorprende un poco la confesión de la amiga con Michan, pensé que se lo diría más tarde, pero no me molesta, dejar los sentimientos a flote ya da una inspiración de valor aunque sea un rechazo. Adoro a Haru con traje, ojalá haberlo visto en el anime.
Igual seguimos con las aventuras de esta pareja de Haru y Shizuku, donde estan de acuerdo con seguir como pareja pero a la vez no, porque aún hay una linea entre hacer algo por parte de uno de los dos, igual vemos una evolución de la chica de darle a Haru lo que quiere sin decirle que lo hace por él, hasta el final.
Observamos igual los otros rivales que para los protagonista pasa por desapercibido como es el caso de Yamaken, adoro a los dos pero se que es una perdida de tiempo apoyarlos con su amor no correspondido, igual les deseo un buen final porque son personajes muy adorados y se ve como intenta llamar su atención. Los adoro pero va a doler.
Como siempre, adoro leer este manga y espero seguir haciéndolo hasta terminarlo.
Buenas lecturas les deseo.
:)
La verdad me sorprende un poco la confesión de la amiga con Michan, pensé que se lo diría más tarde, pero no me molesta, dejar los sentimientos a flote ya da una inspiración de valor aunque sea un rechazo. Adoro a Haru con traje, ojalá haberlo visto en el anime.
Igual seguimos con las aventuras de esta pareja de Haru y Shizuku, donde estan de acuerdo con seguir como pareja pero a la vez no, porque aún hay una linea entre hacer algo por parte de uno de los dos, igual vemos una evolución de la chica de darle a Haru lo que quiere sin decirle que lo hace por él, hasta el final.
Observamos igual los otros rivales que para los protagonista pasa por desapercibido como es el caso de Yamaken, adoro a los dos pero se que es una perdida de tiempo apoyarlos con su amor no correspondido, igual les deseo un buen final porque son personajes muy adorados y se ve como intenta llamar su atención. Los adoro pero va a doler.
Como siempre, adoro leer este manga y espero seguir haciéndolo hasta terminarlo.
Buenas lecturas les deseo.
:)
April 10, 2024
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3.5/5
Title: My Little Monster 1-5
Author: Robico
1st Published: Jan. 13, 2009
Pages:170- 168- 162- 167- 168
Started: April 7, 2024
Ended: April 9, 2024
Genre: Rom. Com.
•Slice of Life
•high school
•love triangle/Harlem?
•Slow burn
I know I have only read one through five, but here's my review for it so far until I'm able to read the next books . I did like this slice of life, there were some things I did not like about the story so far but I can see where it's trying to go and what is trying to do. I love how different the characters are with their Styles and how they act and it's really good to see that kind of thing instead of oh this is really pretty girl or there's this loser girl thing right that's a common thing in these slice of life mangas(I do love some of them)
The things I didn't like about this story is it kind of seems toxic like so far it's been a bit toxic not going to lie and also not a huge fan of the love Harlem thing going on but it seems like so far in the books they're growing little by little which is really good and it means that this is a slow burn of a manga but that's really good that they're having good character development.
3.5/5
Title: My Little Monster 1-5
Author: Robico
1st Published: Jan. 13, 2009
Pages:170- 168- 162- 167- 168
Started: April 7, 2024
Ended: April 9, 2024
Genre: Rom. Com.
•Slice of Life
•high school
•love triangle/Harlem?
•Slow burn
I know I have only read one through five, but here's my review for it so far until I'm able to read the next books . I did like this slice of life, there were some things I did not like about the story so far but I can see where it's trying to go and what is trying to do. I love how different the characters are with their Styles and how they act and it's really good to see that kind of thing instead of oh this is really pretty girl or there's this loser girl thing right that's a common thing in these slice of life mangas(I do love some of them)
The things I didn't like about this story is it kind of seems toxic like so far it's been a bit toxic not going to lie and also not a huge fan of the love Harlem thing going on but it seems like so far in the books they're growing little by little which is really good and it means that this is a slow burn of a manga but that's really good that they're having good character development.
August 1, 2020
this volume delved a lot more into the side characters! Especially Yamaken and Natsume and even the three lackies (I literally don’t know what else to call them I only know George, the rich boy and unknown #3 😭)
Haru and Shizuku are still in the phase where shizuku definitely likes this man and wants him happy and struggled to comprehend things like any normal teenager and Haru knows he is fond of Shizuku but doesn’t know if it is love or just affection. I think he’s having trouble differentiating his feelings which I totally get. Shojo problems am I right lol.
But we got the ski trip resort episode! That one is usually more ignored compared to your beach and hanabi episode hahah. I’m really curious about Sasayan because he seems like that guy that everyone likes (so basically the jock but not really) and is very smiley and happy but I feel like he likes Natsume?? Who knows maybe he does.
Haru and Shizuku are still in the phase where shizuku definitely likes this man and wants him happy and struggled to comprehend things like any normal teenager and Haru knows he is fond of Shizuku but doesn’t know if it is love or just affection. I think he’s having trouble differentiating his feelings which I totally get. Shojo problems am I right lol.
But we got the ski trip resort episode! That one is usually more ignored compared to your beach and hanabi episode hahah. I’m really curious about Sasayan because he seems like that guy that everyone likes (so basically the jock but not really) and is very smiley and happy but I feel like he likes Natsume?? Who knows maybe he does.
June 13, 2022
chapter 17:
i feel so bad for Natsume, it’s not her fault everyone falls in love with her🙄 (including me)
no cause Micchan and Natsume would be cute but like in the future😂
chapter 18:
i feel so bad for Micchan, only Haru and Mitsuyo being there for him ):
i love that Micchan is always there to protect Haru from Yuuzan😭🖤
i love learning more of Haru’s backstory
chapter 19:
i love Yamaken protecting Mitty😭🥰
i love Yamaken and Mitty’s friendship, they could literally be besties
am i starting to ship Natsume and Mabo? maybe…
chapter 20:
ahhhh Sasayan is such a good friend, i love himmmm
Haru and Yamaken’s dynamic is everything😂
Yuu-chan is so blunt i love it💀 and the way Mitty is so clueless😭
i’m pretty sure Yuu-chan has a crush on Yamaken and i wouldn’t blame her bc girl SAME
i feel so bad for Natsume, it’s not her fault everyone falls in love with her🙄 (including me)
no cause Micchan and Natsume would be cute but like in the future😂
chapter 18:
i feel so bad for Micchan, only Haru and Mitsuyo being there for him ):
i love that Micchan is always there to protect Haru from Yuuzan😭🖤
i love learning more of Haru’s backstory
chapter 19:
i love Yamaken protecting Mitty😭🥰
i love Yamaken and Mitty’s friendship, they could literally be besties
am i starting to ship Natsume and Mabo? maybe…
chapter 20:
ahhhh Sasayan is such a good friend, i love himmmm
Haru and Yamaken’s dynamic is everything😂
Yuu-chan is so blunt i love it💀 and the way Mitty is so clueless😭
i’m pretty sure Yuu-chan has a crush on Yamaken and i wouldn’t blame her bc girl SAME
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July 16, 2022
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February 23, 2025Capítulo 19.
Ver de nuevo a Yamaken luego de haber terminado de volver a ver el anime... ✨es glorioso✨. Oh, este chico, lo quiero para mí; sus apariciones en este volumen llenaron mi corazón, especialmente la cita no cita que tuvo con Shizuku, su expresión facial —es un chico enamorado que sabe que nunca será correspondido. Deberían dibujarme a mí y ponerme como su interés romántico y ser yo la que se quede con él al final del manga, caí por él. 💘
Capítulo 20.
Treinta minutos después de haber terminado todo el volumen no hice nada más que pensar y pensar en Yamaken, no puedo con todo lo que ese chico me gusta, ya no tengo solución. 😔😚
Ver de nuevo a Yamaken luego de haber terminado de volver a ver el anime... ✨es glorioso✨. Oh, este chico, lo quiero para mí; sus apariciones en este volumen llenaron mi corazón, especialmente la cita no cita que tuvo con Shizuku, su expresión facial —es un chico enamorado que sabe que nunca será correspondido. Deberían dibujarme a mí y ponerme como su interés romántico y ser yo la que se quede con él al final del manga, caí por él. 💘
Capítulo 20.
Treinta minutos después de haber terminado todo el volumen no hice nada más que pensar y pensar en Yamaken, no puedo con todo lo que ese chico me gusta, ya no tengo solución. 😔😚
May 23, 2017
It's not a bad manga the little problem I had with this volume was the randomness of the characters. Their is no plot or a type of situation that takes them to what they are doing right now. Love the interaction with shizuko(I think that's her name) with her other possible love interest. Sadly she doesn't notice him and I like that about her. But she still had certain feelings for Haru. Haru in the other hand it's still confuse on what love really is and it's cute. Like I said the characters are random if you want a story with randomness read this. Good for when your in a reading slump.
January 24, 2026
I devoured this series in 2 days. It's 13 volume's and it's the cute love story between Mizutani and Haru. Along the way they have challenges but overcome them. They are joined by a group of friends along the way on their adventures. The story is sweet it was totally binge worthy as I read them all in a little over 48 hours.
The author has created beautiful artwork to match the adorable story. This is a perfect slice of life romance manga. With great characters it was easy to be captivated by their story. I love how the series ended and highly recommend if you enjoy manga.
The author has created beautiful artwork to match the adorable story. This is a perfect slice of life romance manga. With great characters it was easy to be captivated by their story. I love how the series ended and highly recommend if you enjoy manga.
January 3, 2017
This one was okay. It had some funny moments in it. I was kind of confused with the whole Natsume and Mitchan thing. I'm not sure why Natsume seemed to like him. I kind of thought that maybe she and Sasayan liked each other. I feel like Yamaken needs to be blunter with his feelings with Mizutani. I don't want them to end up together, but he thinks he's in the running when really she doesn't even know how he feels.
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