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君と悪いことがしたい [Kimi to Warui Koto ga Shitai] #1
I Wanna Do Bad Things with You, Vol. 1
Mamori Wataya is used to being a nobody. She lingers in the shadows of her high school, dismissed by everyone around her—that is, until she meets Soshi Fuji, the school’s notorious troublemaker. Fueled by her deep admiration for villains, Mamori quickly becomes captivated by Fuji’s devil-may-care attitude, and together they embark on a rebellion against the status quo.
After discovering that Fuji lives in the shadow of his popular and perfect younger brother, nicknamed “the Prince” by all the girls at school, Mamori offers to help Fuji derail his brother’s campaign for student council president. But as Fuji’s audacious pranks pull them closer together, Mamori discovers there’s more to like about Fuji than his just villainy.
After discovering that Fuji lives in the shadow of his popular and perfect younger brother, nicknamed “the Prince” by all the girls at school, Mamori offers to help Fuji derail his brother’s campaign for student council president. But as Fuji’s audacious pranks pull them closer together, Mamori discovers there’s more to like about Fuji than his just villainy.
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Published August 20, 2024
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November 19, 2024
I don't know what I was expecting, but this was so much cuter and sweeter than I thought it would be. A hint of romance, a touch of mystery and two hurting teens who bond and grow closer as they try to survive their high school years, one of them literally.
4, this was just so heartwarming and sweet it hit the spot for me and I really want to read the next volume, stars!
My thanks to NetGalley and VIZ Media LLC for an eARC of this book to read and review.
4, this was just so heartwarming and sweet it hit the spot for me and I really want to read the next volume, stars!
My thanks to NetGalley and VIZ Media LLC for an eARC of this book to read and review.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 22, 2024
The very tall and very self-conscious Mamori won’t say no to anybody and has a bit of a villain fetish. Which means that when her school’s very own villain, Fuji, enlists her help against his brother, she falls in with a bad crowd. Falls in love, that is.
While I wouldn’t label this especially cute, it does manage to be really good by the end and our two leads are adorable together. There’s a delicate ‘root for the bad guy’ angle being played, but it works well enough.
Poor Mamori doesn’t have any self-confidence and is self-conscious about everything, even though she’s actually considered incredibly cute if she gets the courage to put herself out there.
That courage comes from the much smaller, much shorter, Fuji, whose schemes are almost all based on getting back at his brother, who happens to be the prince of the school and is clearly hiding behind that mask to be the true villain of the piece.
What’s really striking about this is how much we get to know about our leads in one volume and how both of them are pretty strong on their own, but way better when they’re together. Rooting for them is an easy ask.
Mamori is the heart of the story, obviously, and I like that there’s a clear reason for her awkwardness. It’s pretty obvious how years of the callous treatment of her classmates has ground her down and Fuji can be pushy, but he shows her that she’s worth more than she thinks.
Fuji comes off a bit much at first - he’s a little too blunt and a little too pushy, but they’re angling to get that villain identity established before we find out what really makes him tick. Even his props, we see him with a parasol and a cane at first, are there for a reason (one more important than the other).
This is as good as it is because it goes that extra mile. Fuji’s backstory with his brother is about what you’d expect, but his health issues have had a far harsher effect on him than you’d typically see in a story like this and it’s surprisingly strong because of it.
When he and Mamori wind up on a practice date, there’s a lot of melancholy and romance to it all, but a particular revelation about his preparation towards the end shows how it took a physical toll on him. I went back and the evidence was drawn in the entire time if you noticed it, which shows that there’s a lot of care being put into this one.
I don’t think Mamori could sustain an entire series on her own, not as she is right now, but that’s really kind of the point; she doesn’t have to. Fuji is here and the two work wonderfully together - he brings out her best and she just might remind him there’s more to life than revenge.
There’s definitely more bite to this one than your typical manga romance, but I can see it biting a bit too hard for people. Fuji can, as I said, be very pushy and the way he nudges Mamori out of her comfort zone isn’t gentle at times. She comes out better for it, but I can see readers wishing he had a gentler hand.
But, that’s part of what makes Fuji a villain. He’s lost a lot more than is inherently apparent, both physically and emotionally, and he’s clearly incredibly clever, yet not so much that he has the slightest idea how to interact with a girl.
There’s enough of a good person hiding underneath that we see it when the persona slips as the story goes on, not that he realizes, but it does take time to get there. It’s time that I certainly recommend putting in though.
4 stars - I’m almost at a 4.5 with this because of how much more interesting it is than a bog standard romance manga, even though it has several aspects of the genre. There is a smartness and effort to this that makes it shine and I suspect it will become even brighter as it goes.
While I wouldn’t label this especially cute, it does manage to be really good by the end and our two leads are adorable together. There’s a delicate ‘root for the bad guy’ angle being played, but it works well enough.
Poor Mamori doesn’t have any self-confidence and is self-conscious about everything, even though she’s actually considered incredibly cute if she gets the courage to put herself out there.
That courage comes from the much smaller, much shorter, Fuji, whose schemes are almost all based on getting back at his brother, who happens to be the prince of the school and is clearly hiding behind that mask to be the true villain of the piece.
What’s really striking about this is how much we get to know about our leads in one volume and how both of them are pretty strong on their own, but way better when they’re together. Rooting for them is an easy ask.
Mamori is the heart of the story, obviously, and I like that there’s a clear reason for her awkwardness. It’s pretty obvious how years of the callous treatment of her classmates has ground her down and Fuji can be pushy, but he shows her that she’s worth more than she thinks.
Fuji comes off a bit much at first - he’s a little too blunt and a little too pushy, but they’re angling to get that villain identity established before we find out what really makes him tick. Even his props, we see him with a parasol and a cane at first, are there for a reason (one more important than the other).
This is as good as it is because it goes that extra mile. Fuji’s backstory with his brother is about what you’d expect, but his health issues have had a far harsher effect on him than you’d typically see in a story like this and it’s surprisingly strong because of it.
When he and Mamori wind up on a practice date, there’s a lot of melancholy and romance to it all, but a particular revelation about his preparation towards the end shows how it took a physical toll on him. I went back and the evidence was drawn in the entire time if you noticed it, which shows that there’s a lot of care being put into this one.
I don’t think Mamori could sustain an entire series on her own, not as she is right now, but that’s really kind of the point; she doesn’t have to. Fuji is here and the two work wonderfully together - he brings out her best and she just might remind him there’s more to life than revenge.
There’s definitely more bite to this one than your typical manga romance, but I can see it biting a bit too hard for people. Fuji can, as I said, be very pushy and the way he nudges Mamori out of her comfort zone isn’t gentle at times. She comes out better for it, but I can see readers wishing he had a gentler hand.
But, that’s part of what makes Fuji a villain. He’s lost a lot more than is inherently apparent, both physically and emotionally, and he’s clearly incredibly clever, yet not so much that he has the slightest idea how to interact with a girl.
There’s enough of a good person hiding underneath that we see it when the persona slips as the story goes on, not that he realizes, but it does take time to get there. It’s time that I certainly recommend putting in though.
4 stars - I’m almost at a 4.5 with this because of how much more interesting it is than a bog standard romance manga, even though it has several aspects of the genre. There is a smartness and effort to this that makes it shine and I suspect it will become even brighter as it goes.
September 6, 2024
This is adorable 🫶
October 8, 2024
Don’t let the title fool you. This was cute, a little sad, not spicy.
October 23, 2024
3.5/5.
I thought this volume was mostly enjoyable but I really don’t like the plot line they seem to be going into. I’d prefer it was just chapters like the first couple and final chapters of the volume, with them getting into mischief and going on dates rather than the main girl pretending to date the other ‘perfect’ younger brother guy.
Just personally not to my taste, but it was alright for the most part.
I thought this volume was mostly enjoyable but I really don’t like the plot line they seem to be going into. I’d prefer it was just chapters like the first couple and final chapters of the volume, with them getting into mischief and going on dates rather than the main girl pretending to date the other ‘perfect’ younger brother guy.
Just personally not to my taste, but it was alright for the most part.
January 20, 2025
I feel there is going to be a few ups and downs in this manga ride!
October 16, 2024
My favorite thing about this is how much fun these two have together. Their relationship is a friendship first, but it will certainly become more.
Mamori and Fuji are unconventional leads in so many ways, but their dynamic is one I adore.
Mamori and Fuji are unconventional leads in so many ways, but their dynamic is one I adore.
October 1, 2024
I received an e-ARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
4.5 stars, but rounded up because I think this series has great potential.
Mamori Wataya is a very tall, somewhat timid girl. She always does what people tell her to in hopes of being liked. But then accidentally becomes an accomplice to the 'villain,'Soushe Fuji, of the story she decides that being a villainess might be better then what she is right now. After all, her favorite tv character is a villain and she admires that fact that most villains never give up, even when the good guys thwart their plans over and over again. She asks Fuji to help her become a villain, more or less, and Fuji immediately challenges her to make some of her fellow classmates see her in a different light.
Soushi Fuji is the eldest son of a successful business man. However, he was very ill as a child. As a result he is 3 years behind in school, the shortest kid in their class, and has a major chip in his shoulder. Why? Because his father brought in the son of his mistress to be his heir instead of Soushi. Now Soushi is out to ruin his half-brother's fake persona of 'the prince.'
So what did I think?
Well this was ridiculously cute! The fact that Fuji, aka the villain, is pretty darn kind to Wataya right from the start is pretty darn sweet. Sure he definitely thinks of her as his underling that is in need of some guidance, but he's not mean to her the same way their classmates are. Wataya is almost immediately smitten with him, probably because he is the first person at school to see and treat her like a real person.
Fuji reminds Wataya that not everyone is a terrible person, even if he is the villain, and Wataya seems to remind him that there is more to life then revenge. Together thy make a great team and an entertaining one at that!
I would like to also point out that you should really notice to subtle signs the artist made throughout the fake date about Fuji's health. It takes skill to make something subtle the first time round, when you aren't looking for it, and vaguely obvious that second time around, because you know what you are looking for. That's some talent right there.
Conclusion
Loved it! Definitely going to have to keep up with series. The art is good, sometimes subtle with its potential deception. Seems like a fun high school rom-com to me!
4.5 stars, but rounded up because I think this series has great potential.
Mamori Wataya is a very tall, somewhat timid girl. She always does what people tell her to in hopes of being liked. But then accidentally becomes an accomplice to the 'villain,'Soushe Fuji, of the story she decides that being a villainess might be better then what she is right now. After all, her favorite tv character is a villain and she admires that fact that most villains never give up, even when the good guys thwart their plans over and over again. She asks Fuji to help her become a villain, more or less, and Fuji immediately challenges her to make some of her fellow classmates see her in a different light.
Soushi Fuji is the eldest son of a successful business man. However, he was very ill as a child. As a result he is 3 years behind in school, the shortest kid in their class, and has a major chip in his shoulder. Why? Because his father brought in the son of his mistress to be his heir instead of Soushi. Now Soushi is out to ruin his half-brother's fake persona of 'the prince.'
So what did I think?
Well this was ridiculously cute! The fact that Fuji, aka the villain, is pretty darn kind to Wataya right from the start is pretty darn sweet. Sure he definitely thinks of her as his underling that is in need of some guidance, but he's not mean to her the same way their classmates are. Wataya is almost immediately smitten with him, probably because he is the first person at school to see and treat her like a real person.
Fuji reminds Wataya that not everyone is a terrible person, even if he is the villain, and Wataya seems to remind him that there is more to life then revenge. Together thy make a great team and an entertaining one at that!
I would like to also point out that you should really notice to subtle signs the artist made throughout the fake date about Fuji's health. It takes skill to make something subtle the first time round, when you aren't looking for it, and vaguely obvious that second time around, because you know what you are looking for. That's some talent right there.
Conclusion
Loved it! Definitely going to have to keep up with series. The art is good, sometimes subtle with its potential deception. Seems like a fun high school rom-com to me!
July 16, 2024
Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for this arc in exchange for review!
Mamori Wataya has been alone for most of her high school career. She finds that accepting herself as the outsider and being a shadow is easier than overcoming her struggles with confidence. That is until one day classmate Soushi Fuji stumbles into her life. Soushi is the older brother of a successful candidate for class president and a star student. He's all too familiar with the feeling of being alone and embraces it in his being of being second to his younger brother. Mamori soon finds herself immersed in a world of "villainry," causing a ruckus on the school grounds with Soushi by her side. The two soon find themselves bringing out the "worst" (best) in each other, all while Soushi sculpts Mamori to be the perfect revenge pawn to his successful younger brother.
This first volume was so cute and I loved learning about our two main characters. It's great to see both Mamori and Soushi actively change themselves shortly after meeting each other for the first time. I'm curious to see of Soushi's revenge plan works out, and how Mamori's dueling physical identities come into play. 4.5/5 stars
Mamori Wataya has been alone for most of her high school career. She finds that accepting herself as the outsider and being a shadow is easier than overcoming her struggles with confidence. That is until one day classmate Soushi Fuji stumbles into her life. Soushi is the older brother of a successful candidate for class president and a star student. He's all too familiar with the feeling of being alone and embraces it in his being of being second to his younger brother. Mamori soon finds herself immersed in a world of "villainry," causing a ruckus on the school grounds with Soushi by her side. The two soon find themselves bringing out the "worst" (best) in each other, all while Soushi sculpts Mamori to be the perfect revenge pawn to his successful younger brother.
This first volume was so cute and I loved learning about our two main characters. It's great to see both Mamori and Soushi actively change themselves shortly after meeting each other for the first time. I'm curious to see of Soushi's revenge plan works out, and how Mamori's dueling physical identities come into play. 4.5/5 stars
September 14, 2024
4/5
Mamori has been a shy pushover her entire life. She’s never had a friend to stick up for her and often gets bullied by her classmates. Then she meets Soshi Fuji, a sickly boy who isn’t afraid to show his hate for things and lives a “villain” existence. Mamori is inspired by his bad deeds and decides that she wants to be a villain too.
The title catches you, but the story keeps you. A very cute beginning of what I hope to be a romance story. I love Mamori’s character design and I am a sucker for a little bit of teen angst, which is basically what this story is. Also, the content is actually very innocent. When they say “bad things“, they literally mean like draining the school pool. Or stealing someone’s speech.
So far, a really fun read. I can’t wait for volume two as long as the story doesn’t drag, I will be an avid fan.
Almost forgot to mention: their height difference? So cute.
Mamori has been a shy pushover her entire life. She’s never had a friend to stick up for her and often gets bullied by her classmates. Then she meets Soshi Fuji, a sickly boy who isn’t afraid to show his hate for things and lives a “villain” existence. Mamori is inspired by his bad deeds and decides that she wants to be a villain too.
The title catches you, but the story keeps you. A very cute beginning of what I hope to be a romance story. I love Mamori’s character design and I am a sucker for a little bit of teen angst, which is basically what this story is. Also, the content is actually very innocent. When they say “bad things“, they literally mean like draining the school pool. Or stealing someone’s speech.
So far, a really fun read. I can’t wait for volume two as long as the story doesn’t drag, I will be an avid fan.
Almost forgot to mention: their height difference? So cute.
April 5, 2025
Mamori is a tall shy girl with social anxiety. But she's always admired villains for their fortitude and drive. Soshi is the sickly son of an industry tycoon, callously usurped by his three-year-younger half-brother Koichi. As such, Soshi acts out with petty sabotage and benign pranks. When the two meet, a new villain duo is formed with the goal of making life difficult for Koichi.
One of the first discoveries they make... is that Mamori is really pretty once they vavoom her up a bit and no one knows it's her. So when Koichi takes interest in the pretty new girl, Soshi comes up with a plan for Mamori to go undercover.
It's actually really cute, and I love the dynamic between Mamori and Soshi (this is the main ship and it's just a matter of waiting for it to set sail) plus, the idea of the main characters being "villains" is something I tend to enjoy.
This series has 7 volumes.
One of the first discoveries they make... is that Mamori is really pretty once they vavoom her up a bit and no one knows it's her. So when Koichi takes interest in the pretty new girl, Soshi comes up with a plan for Mamori to go undercover.
It's actually really cute, and I love the dynamic between Mamori and Soshi (this is the main ship and it's just a matter of waiting for it to set sail) plus, the idea of the main characters being "villains" is something I tend to enjoy.
This series has 7 volumes.
May 14, 2025
I had low expectations bc of the anime titties taking up half the cover but this was actually extremely cute and refreshing!!
Our MC is a shy, awkward girl that can’t seem to stand up for herself. She’s pretty (& built like Megan the stallion for some reason) , she’s kind, but she fades into the background because she thinks she belongs there. She meets the school prankster and falls hard for someone so unapologetically themselves. Said prankster is a chronically ill older sibling in the shadow (at home and at school) of his taller, healthier younger brother, and wants revenge on said brother because of it. He’s silly, easily offended, and just generally hilariously bad at landing a prank on his brother.
Their dynamic and reverse height difference is super fucking cute, and I can’t wait to see how their crushes progress.
Our MC is a shy, awkward girl that can’t seem to stand up for herself. She’s pretty (& built like Megan the stallion for some reason) , she’s kind, but she fades into the background because she thinks she belongs there. She meets the school prankster and falls hard for someone so unapologetically themselves. Said prankster is a chronically ill older sibling in the shadow (at home and at school) of his taller, healthier younger brother, and wants revenge on said brother because of it. He’s silly, easily offended, and just generally hilariously bad at landing a prank on his brother.
Their dynamic and reverse height difference is super fucking cute, and I can’t wait to see how their crushes progress.
August 28, 2024
"I Wanna Do Bad Things with You" is about classmates Mamori & Fuji making a pact to do bad things together. Mamori is a self conscious, tall girl, with a streak of villain who is mistreated by her peers and wants to learn how to be tough and strong. Fuji is a shorter, more timid student with health issues who also has a flair for trouble. My initial impression was that this was a black cat meets golden retriever narrative. The title makes this manga sound way more devious than it actually is, in fact it was quite cute. Nevertheless I had a hard time staying interested in this one, but I can see how others would totally enjoy this. Thank you to VIZ Media, Yutaka, and NetGalley for providing an eARC for review!
September 30, 2024
Soshi and Mamori are adorable! The story is much more innocent than what the title may imply. Mamori is used to being ignored and bullied by others. When she meets Sochi, a sickly boy who is the “villain” of the school, she’s immediately drawn to him. He’s the first one to really see her and is willing to go along with his plans in order to spend time with him.
The story and art really show how self-conscious Mamori is. She continually struggles between being more herself and worrying about what others are saying. Both Mamori and Sochi try new things and it’s really sweet to see how they support and care for each other.
I’m really curious to see how Sochi’s plans come along and think teens will really enjoy this story. Thank you NetGalley and VIZ Media for the arc.
The story and art really show how self-conscious Mamori is. She continually struggles between being more herself and worrying about what others are saying. Both Mamori and Sochi try new things and it’s really sweet to see how they support and care for each other.
I’m really curious to see how Sochi’s plans come along and think teens will really enjoy this story. Thank you NetGalley and VIZ Media for the arc.
June 9, 2024
This digital ARC was obtainable via NetGalley for an honest review.
"I Wanna Do Bad Things with You" is about classmates Wataya & Fuji making a pact to do bad things together. Wataya is easily mistreated by her peers and wants to learn how to be stronger when facing obstacles. Fuji is a sickly student who likes to wreak havoc. When setting off a few pranks in school with Fuji, Wataya begins to grow feelings for him. This manga is pretty cute. I wonder how their big plan will pan out in the next volumes.
"I Wanna Do Bad Things with You" is about classmates Wataya & Fuji making a pact to do bad things together. Wataya is easily mistreated by her peers and wants to learn how to be stronger when facing obstacles. Fuji is a sickly student who likes to wreak havoc. When setting off a few pranks in school with Fuji, Wataya begins to grow feelings for him. This manga is pretty cute. I wonder how their big plan will pan out in the next volumes.
August 7, 2024
"I Wanna Do Bad Things With You" is quite the provocative title that this book doesn't quite live up to, but this was still a pleasant read. The art is nice enough and the dynamic of a tall girl with a shorter guy is cute. They will probably get more into the development of their relationship in later volumes, but as it is the pacing of the first volume almost feels like it is the end of a one-shot. It's not bad, but it's not great. (I got a free ARC of this title from the publisher in exchange for my honest opinion.)
December 24, 2024
Tall, shy Mamori finds an unlikely ally (and friend) in short, unpopular Fuji.
3.5 stars - Fuji doesn't give a rip what anybody thinks of him which is what Mamori needs to learn. They team up to be the 'villains' and cause problems for Fuji's oh-s0-popular brother who seems like a real jerk. Mamori and Fuji's practice date so she can be prepared for an upcoming date with the brother was especially fun. I will try another in the series.
3.5 stars - Fuji doesn't give a rip what anybody thinks of him which is what Mamori needs to learn. They team up to be the 'villains' and cause problems for Fuji's oh-s0-popular brother who seems like a real jerk. Mamori and Fuji's practice date so she can be prepared for an upcoming date with the brother was especially fun. I will try another in the series.
May 11, 2025
I didn’t expect to like this as much as I did. Tall girl, short guy mangas can be a mixed bag, but these two are not your typical pair. Sure, it’ll be a slow burn until they finally realize they’re perfect for each other, but I like the initial plot of these two teaming up to do bad things. The brother angle looks to be interesting and possibly hilarious. Kudos to some excellent art, especially fantastic body language. This series is off to a great start.
July 8, 2024
Absolutely adored this first volume! It was funny, cute, the two main characters feel well developed in terms of their personalities, and their relationship dynamic is super fun. I’m excited for the next volume, I do hope though that we get some more characters who are also fleshed out. This is a great start to the series and really good for anyone looking for a romance Shoujo that turns some of the more common tropes on their head.
November 22, 2024
I like the concept of these two being “villains,” in this awkward, innocent way. Soshi Fuji lives his life doing what he wants - most of which seems to be harassing his younger brother Koichi. To be fair, his brother deserves it. Though I do wonder if the brother secretly is fond of Soshi and indulges him in this “revenge” because he’s having fun.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 4, 2025
it's a small turn on the big girl/smol boi trope but with added stupid anime tropes, making it "big tiddy shy girl who doesn't stand up for herself and squishes her tiddies into the bossy, gangly, stoic 'villain' boi." idk what i expected from manga with that title but i was hoping for more of a villainess origin story and...not this.
August 30, 2024
The greatest strength of this volume for me is that I really feel for Mamori. She's so uncomfortable in her own skin, and that's shown incredibly well. I just need her to be okay in the end - and I think she will be.
September 2, 2024
cute! reminded me a bit of ojojojo. I'm not sure how I feel about fuji yet, but I like mamori a lot! I just really feel like fuji is just using her at this point with barely any regard for her feelings. I might try one more volume to see where this goes.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 5, 2024
I Wanna Do Bad Things with You Vol 1 is a cute manga. Wataya is a tall, overly shy girl who gets pushed around by her classmates. Fuji is a short, confident boy who doesn't let people walk all over him. Together they're cute and help each other grow.
June 26, 2024
So stinking cute!
August 17, 2024
This was actually super pure. Feels slightly similar to Ouran with learning the true people behind the facades
September 29, 2024
an automatic yes--so fun
September 30, 2024
This was so fun! As always, I don't love the fan service big ol' tiddies, but it is what it is.
October 13, 2024
cute start, I like it
October 27, 2024
This was cute. It’s like a lower end 3.5/5, but the ending redeemed it for me. I’ll probably see where this goes because I like the story a bit.
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