Inu x Boku SS, Vol. 4

Inu x Boku SS #4

by Cocoa Fujiwara

The elite and beautiful Ririchiyo Shirakiin has a bad habit--she can't help but lash out at people with her vicious tongue, all while hiding behind a mask of haughty cool. This attitude has a lot to do with people minding her business because of the Shirakiin family name, but it troubles Ririchiyo to no end. In search of independence and solitude, she moves to the Maison de Ayakashi, an apartment building full of wealthy tenants and with its own Secret Service. Ririchiyo is eager to be alone, but upon her arrival, she is greeted by Soushi, an SS agent arranged for her by her parents. Ririchiyo tries to turn Soushi away, but Soushi's dogged devotion to his new mistress will not be deterred. The threat against the residents of the Maison de Ayakashi are not to be taken lightly, after all. And despite his puppy-like demeanor, Soushi is not to be trifled with either...

Genres: Manga, Fantasy, Romance, Supernatural, Paranormal, Comics Manga, Shonen

224 pages, Paperback

First published February 22, 2011

About the author

Cocoa Fujiwara (藤原 ここあ 藤原 ここあ Fujiwara Kokoa, April 28, 1983 – March 31, 2015) was a Japanese manga author and illustrator from Fukuoka Prefecture. Her debut was with a work called Calling, which she made when she was only fifteen. She chose not to go to high school so that she could draw manga. Fujiwara was a fan of RPGs such as Final Fantasy, which shows in her works. She was also good friends of Jun Mochizuki and Yana Toboso.

Fujiwara's works Watashi no Ookami-san and Dear have both been published in Square Enix's Monthly Gangan Wing. Two drama CDs have been made of her work Dear. Fujiwara's manga Inu x Boku SS was adapted into an anime series by David Production which aired in Japan between January and March 2012. At the time of her death, she was serializing her manga Katsute Mahō Shōjo to Aku wa Tekitai Shiteita. in Square Enix's Gangan Joker online magazine, leaving the series unfinished.

Works (in chronological order)

Watashi no Ookami-san [わたしの狼さん。] (2001, 2 volumes)
Dear [ティア] (2002-2006, 12 volumes)
Ojō-sama to Yōkai Shitsuji [お嬢様と妖怪執事] (2009)
Inu x Boku SS [妖狐×僕SS] (2009-2014, 11 volumes)
Katsute Mahō Shōjo to Aku wa Tekitai Shiteita. [かつて魔法少女と悪は敵対していた。] (2013-2015, 2 volumes)

Reviews

[Pinky · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm crying so much, I can't recover from what had happened in this volume. I am so sad and I don't know what will happen next. I wasn't expecting this to happen, but I still think that this series is beautiful.


Ririchiyo is a girl who is born into a wealthy lifestyle because of what she is. Although she has everything she wants, she doesn't have the love of her family. When she tries to make friends, she gets hurt while hurting others. Since she didn't want to hurt anyone, including herself, she uses her lashing tongue as a disguise so that she can be alone. Later on, she moves into Maison de Ayakashi and meets Soushi. He is there for her, understands her and is not affected by her lashing tongue. Will Ririchiyo accept Soushi's kindness and get closer to others including Soushi? Read more to find out! :)

I am having so much trouble writing this review because of everything that happened in this volume. I am so scared to read the next volume, but I have hope as well. I hope that everything goes well in the next volume. The characters in this series are so unique and different from each other. They all have crazy personalities and I love all of them. Natsume is hilarious, as is Onii-Sama. Banri is great and Roromiya is a great friend, she is the best! Ririchiyo went through so much and I love her character. Soushi is great, I just hope for the best, I don't know what will happen next.

The pacing is so fast in the past few chapters. There are a few comic relief chapters that help me cope with what is happening. All of the things that happen in this series is unpredictable. It's so much fun, but there is painful moments as well. Learning more about the character's pasts is really interesting.



I am super scared to read the next volume, wish me the best of luck! I'll be off to the next volume and I already started reading Carry On and I hope it's good!

[Jana (Nikki) · Rating 4 out of 5]

WHAT THE #$%@ WAS THAT ENDING?! WHAT?! WHAAAAAAT!?!?!? omg

[Filia Martin · Rating 3 out of 5]

This volume was better than the past few have been, mostly because of the smaller amount of those stupid pointless random pages. The pages everyone else likes because they are supposed to be funny.
Well, they aren't. This book had some character building chapters, and honestly would be the start of actually giving anyone who isn't Ririchiyo some dimension. If something didn't (I GUESS) happen that changes everything.
I am horribly confused. The end of the book makes it look like (spoiler alert)

everyone died, including Ririchiyo, because she seems to be flooded with memories, but they only show that Miketsukami (sp?) dies. WHAT GIVES? If everyone does die somehow, how, when, and why? There was just getting to FINALLY be something to the characters aside from one track personalities.
I am kind of annoyed, and confused. Still, this is a lot better than two and three, and I FINALLY actually want to read book 5 instead of dreading it.

[Selena Pigoni · Rating 4 out of 5]

So Volume 4 finishes up the "prologue" to the series and covers material that wasn't in the anime. To avoid spoiling anything, all I can really say is "shit just got real."

Whereas the rest of the series so far has opted for a slice-of-life with magical monsters sort of feel, the majority of this volume introduces a proper villain and raises the stakes. Well, as much as the stakes can be raised when you reincarnate with large portions of your memory in tact. Dangerous, life-and-death struggles kind of lose something when you're just short of a DBZ resurrection, you know?

I don't think the "prologue" has a satisfying finish, but it may just be a matter of preference.

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

The ending. (T_T)

[Lena · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.75
Avrei anche dato 5 stelline a questo volume se non fosse che fino a metà albo si perde in cazzate.
La seconda metà molto bella, comunque. Spero che l'atmosfera rimanga così e non ritorni troppo "commedia ridicola"

[Nyx Cavalier · Rating 5 out of 5]

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH

[Judyth · Rating 4 out of 5]

~4-4.5/5

[Read more at my blog, Geeky Reading!]

I don’t even know what to say about this volume. I want to cry and rage and throw the book at the wall and re-read to try to understand all at the same time. I just don’t understand what happened or why it happened or what’s going to happen next.

I’m going to try very hard to not spoil anything, but I don’t know how to talk about it without… talking about it.

So it started out pretty good. There was some focus on Nobara and her relationship with Sorinozuka, which was nice. There were some humorous comics, which is always nice. The comedic element of this series is just gold, perfectly done, and truly hilarious.

Ririchiyo and Soushi went to her home, and we got to see some more of their relationship, and ohmygod they are so cute. Then something happened with Roromiya. Which just expanded into something worse. And then exploded into the worst thing ever and I don’t know how to handle it. And then slowed into something that purely has me confused.

I don’t understand. That’s all I can say at this point. I don’t understand what’s going to happen next, or how anything can be done about what happened. I actually want to cry, because my heart is breaking over what happened. But also my head is exploding and I don't know how to handle it.

So I don’t want to wait for the next volume. I want it right this instant, because I need to know what happens. Which means that the wait till it's release in October is going to be just horrible.

Sidenote: I love the cover on this volume. I'm not sure why it stands out so much more than the others to me, I'm not even sure if it's Roromiya, but I just think it's gorgeous.

[Jasmine Rose · Rating 3 out of 5]

I refuse to accept that just happened. There's no way, so I refuse.

[Jane · Rating 2 out of 5]

(stejná recenze u všech dílů)
...??? Cítím se naprosto zmatená. Vůbec nechápu, co se asi od 15 kapitoly dělo. Sice jsem to potom nějak pochopila, ale i tak tam bylo spousta věcí matoucích. A absolutně jsem netušila, proč se to dělo.
Kresba vypadala krásně. I když spoustu času tam byly zjednodušené "chibi" postavičky, což byla trochu škoda, ale i ty vypadaly vzhledově hezky a hlavně roztomile. Hodně se mi líbilo obleční a jeho různorodost, na druhou stranu mi moc k nějakým charakterům nesedlo, především k hlavní hrdince, jenž se oblékala poměrně vyzývavě a přitom byla dost stydlivá.
Vlastně skoro všechno oblečení bylo "fanservice" :D. A toho fanservisu tam bylo dost, což mi trošku vadilo. i když né zas tak moc, jelikož mě ten příběh moc nezajímal. :D
Teď už k samotnému příběhu. Prvních 15 kapitol mě celkem bavilo. Potom se ale stalo tamta věc, při níž všichni zemřeli a následně se zreinkarnovali do jiného světa, což jsem zpočátku vůbec nechápala, jelikož nebylo vysvětleno jak a proč, a ke všemu to vypadalo, jako kdyby se dělo něco úplně jiného. A od tohoto momentu mě to přestalo bavit, jelikož jsem absolutně netušila, o co jde.
Taktéž mi přišla divná Soushiova posedlost Ririchiyo, jelikož mezi nimi byl sedm let rozdílm a ke všemu musela vypuknout o dost dřívě, když bylo Riri o kolo osmi let. D: Ale na druhou stranu mi to vůbec nevadilo, jelikož nevypadali na svůj věk. :D
Mimochodem jsem si asi nikoho z postav neoblíbila neoblíbila. Jako ze začátku jsem měla sympatie nějak tak ke všem, ale po té 15 kapitole, kdy vypukl naprostý zmatek, se mé sympatie začaly vytrácet.
Konec příběhu mi přišel taky divný (jak překvapivé :D). Ale hádám, že byl na své poměry poměrně dobrý. I když absolutně nechápu párování a vztahy mezi všemi, jelikož na tom konci to bylo vše divné (jako tahle věta, která nedává smysl :D).
Obálky vypadají opravdu pěkně a líbí se mi, že se střídá vždy žlutá a fuchsiová barva. Teda až na poslední díl, ten to naprosto zkazil,protože má žluté okraje a název, což nemá žádný díl, a bílé pozadí.
Dávám 33% Jazyk: Aj

[Alexandra Freire · Rating 5 out of 5]

No superaré la impresión que sabía que me iba a dar este tomo
Todos muertos y para qué? Mi pobre Miketsukami...
El ánime jamás me preparó para todo lo que pasó aquí. Veremos lo que trae los próximos volúmenes. Aunque por lo que veo, la opinión es dividida con respecto a los siguientes tomos
Veremos que tal

[Ray Rappisi · Rating 4 out of 5]

The last chapter boosted my rating by one star. Like the previous three volumes there’s so much chaff it bogs down the main plot lines and can get meandering and confusing. As always, Coco’s art is stellar and that last chapter is proof. The next volume should start on a high note and I’m looking forward to reading it.

[Martu (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ*:･ﾟ✧ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ese final! Tremendo...

[haruhimee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Estoy para morirme... *inserte meme de zorro estresado en una silla*

[Tami (tami.letters) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Porque hacen esto 😭😭😭

[Fran Alsaud · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ha sido sorpresivo eso.

[CrazyBug456 · Rating 5 out of 5]

⭐️4,5

[Lydia · Rating 3 out of 5]

What was that ending? What happened??
(Beginning half was just fillers. Boring)
Now I have to keep going.

[Devon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well that was a twist!!

[LAKISHA · Rating 5 out of 5]

OMG!!! WTF!!!! seriously why why why...

[Secret Girls · Rating 4 out of 5]

Questo manga comprende un totale di 11 volumetti che grazie alla Star Comics è arrivato in italia nel lontano 22 Gennaio 2015. A oggi ne sono usciti 5, il 6 uscira domani e narra la storia della giovane Ririchiyo, erede della facoltosa famiglia Shirakiin.

Non sopportando piu, le pressioni della sua famiglia e in cerca di pace e tranquillità, si trasferisce a palazzo Ayakashi. Un edificio a cui si può accedere solo dopo aver superato una prova molto difficile.

Abitato da ragazzi "strani" e ognuno ha al suo fianco un agente del Secret Service a protegerli. Vi starete chiedendo il perchè, semplice ogni abitante del palazzo e un'erede degli Yokai; "creature dall'aspetto e dai poteri strani" come quelli della nostra protagonista.

Essendo una persona solitaria Ririchiyo non tollera la compagnia altrui, e tantomeno quella del suo agente del S.S. Soshi Miketsukami, un misterioso ragazzo che è disposto a dare la vita per lei. Non sà però che lui nasconde un segreto, e forse, potrebbe cambiare per sempre la sua vita.

Mi sono innamorata di questo manga fin da subito, ho aprazzato tantissimo i vari sbalzi d'umore della nostra protagonista, mi sono fatta una marea di risate grazie alla personalita da manica di Nobara e la sadicita di Kegero. Tutti personaggi ben distinti e ben inseriti nella storia. Che danno quella marcia in più al fumeto.

Ammetto di aver trovato un po noioso il 3 volume ma nel 4 la storia cambia e la suspance aumenta. Il rapporto tra Soshi e Riricho diventa sempre più forte cosi da dare all'lettore quell'attimo di romanticismo che si cerca tra i vari protagonisti della storia. Non mancano i colpi di scena, dalla scoperta di un passato non dimenticato e l'amore che sta per nascere.

Riderete, piangerete e vi emozionerete insieme hai nostri protagonisti, e bramerete il seguito di questa splendida storia. Graficamente ogni personaggio e ben caratterizzato e dettagliato, sia in vesti normali che in vesti da demoni. Molto azzeccata anche la grafica di copertina, la quale in primis è stata proprio lei a spingermi a richiedere questo manga alla casa editrice la quale ringrazio, dai colori sgargianti e ritraenti le svariate coppie di demoni ed i loro corrispettivi della S.S, a parer mio FAVOLOSO.

Per il momento questo manga e in vetta alla classifica dei miei favoriti per tanto il mio voto e di 4 stelline la quinta la riservo per i volumi finali

[Séverine · Rating 5 out of 5]

J'avais peur de devoir finir par catégoriser ce manga dans « Shojo », mais finalement -et ce n'est pas trop tôt-, Cocoa Fujiwara s'intéresse enfin à l'action et aux ingrédients qui composent un bon Shonen ! Un tome certes triste, mais enfin à la hauteur de ce que la mangaka nous avait promis...

Pour le réveillon du nouvel an, chaque héritier Yokaï retourne dans sa famille. Comme Miketsukami ne peut pas retourner chez lui, Riri l'autorise à venir avec elle, pour son plus grand plaisir. Une fois sur place, ils sont convoqués par Satorigahara, l'héritière la plus puissante, pour parler de leur passé, mais aussi de leur avenir et pour le coup on s'intéresse enfin aux sentiments de Miketsukami vis-à-vis de Riri.

Une fois rentrés de cette visite, ils apprennent que Karuta est dans le coma, suite à une attaque d'un groupe d'héritiers. A son réveil, la jeune fille ne peut plus revenir à sa forme humaine et les coupables reviennent pour terminer leur travail... Une guerre entre héritier va donc éclater.

En parallèle, on apprend que Nobara n'est pas que Secret Service, mais aussi conseillère en menace paranormale et nous allons la suivre dans une de ses missions, dans une école de campagne.

On s'intéresse aussi un peu plus de la relation de KarutaxWatanuki, on rentre dans les détails, mais ça n'empiète pas sur le reste de l'histoire.

L'action est omniprésente, ce tome est particulièrement violent et la fin est à la fois triste et magnifique, je ne saurais en dire plus sans spoiler l'élément majeur de ce tome-ci. La légende des Yokaï est traitée dans les moindres détails, tout en nous en apprenant plus sur celle-ci, mais aussi la création de la Maison Ayakashi.

En bref, un très bon tome, mais je reste sceptique concernant la suite, reste à voir comment la mangaka arrivera à tourner la perte d'un des... *spoil*

[Neoday☆ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Estuve a punto de echarme a llorar al final de este volumen. Soushi es demasiado para ser tolerado, mi corazón se siente enternecido al extremo.

La relación que tienen Ririchiyo y Soushi es muy especial, pese a lo raro que puede ser, teniendo en cuenta la extrema devoción de él hacia ella. Sin embargo, es muy hermosa porque se puede ver que velan el uno por el otro, no en una relación egoísta solo pensando en sus propios intereses. También he amado al extremo la relación que tienen todos los personajes, como cada uno le ha dado un toque valioso a la trama y como se han hecho cercanos.

Renshou es mi segundo personaje masculino preferido después de Soushi, me gusta mucho la profundidad de su personaje a pesar de la sencillez de su personalidad.

Y una opinión impopular que tengo es que... si me gustan los capítulos extras. Se me hacen divertidos y aportan detalles de los personajes secundarios, algo que siempre apreciaré.

[Yue · Rating 4 out of 5]

Even if I knew what was going to happen, to actually read it and see the images was too much. Cuz I like all the characters, a lot. This volume has some funny moments (like when Ririchiyo-sama is practicing to say 'I like you' to Miketsukami in front of the parrot, and then the parrot repeats it in front of Miketsukami) or Nobusara with Renshou (she cares for him, but it is her nature to behave like that).

Then it changes with the attack to Karuta, and the problem of her not able to turn into human again. The last chapter was very sad. Miketsukami is such a sweet, pervert, crazy and beautiful character. It was nice to see all of them fighting together, even Zange, who demonstrates his power here.

Now, to read the final volume :(

[Patricia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not sure if there's anyone who didn't see something similiar happening. (As in, on they were happy, obviously now something horrid must happen to them!) I don't like how the time-skip's been handled so far, though. We'll see..

(If the others all got 4 stars, then #4 and #5 get 3.5 and 3-3.5 each, I think.)

[Kate · Rating 4 out of 5]

Everything was too peaceful for the good times to last, but why start with Carta? She's one of my favorite characters in the story with her endless love for food (her throwback is a gashadokuro after all). We've had foreshadowing, so I wasn't caught off guard by the tragic events, but I was still surprised by how everything went down. Now to see where we go from here...

[Nərmin · Rating 5 out of 5]

WTF? Really, I am so confused!
Everything started pretty cute with all character development and so..then it turned out tragedy!
Inugami Mikoto, that new demon guy! I hate you, but your face is beautiful.
And maybe Kageori isn't that bad at all.
Two things: Poor Karuta and Soushi :'(

[Jenni · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was unexpected and heartbroking! But I'm hopeful for the future, based on what I've heard so far about this manga (read the summaries for volume 5 and 6).
Himnae!

[Danyka · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'd watched and liked the anime version when I was still a kid.

For now, I got no plans for buying a copy.

[Mac n Chow · Rating 5 out of 5]

It finally happened! What the previous volumes had forshadowed. It was sad how they die and I was left wondering how they would pick up the story and continue. The whole time thing is interesting...