A Condition Called Love 16

花野井くんと恋の病 [Hananoi-kun to Koi no Yamai] #16

by Megumi Morino

On their first anniversary date, Hotaru and Hananoi-kun's feelings toward one another become out of sync. Each wants what's best for the other, but worries about how to make that a reality. When the class trip comes and Hananoi-kun realizes the best thing he can do for Hotaru, he makes a proposal that will change both of their lives forever…

Genres: Manga, Romance, Contemporary, Young Adult, Shojo, Fiction, Graphic Novels

193 pages, Paperback

First published November 13, 2024

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Reviews

[Laura A. Grace · Rating 4 out of 5]

"You've got to show your love for him so hard that even Hananoi flinches!"

If I had a least favorite volume of this series, it would be this one, but the way hope was all over the page at the end thanks to the MVP Yao-kun, I can't stay I hate this volume either like I felt at one brief moment.

I will say though I hate how I knew what was coming based off the end of the previous volume, but I honestly felt I was just as much in a daze as Hotaru that it really took a while to get over my shock. It wasn't until Hotaru couldn't stop overthinking that I found myself crying because she is trying SO hard and really think she poses a heartbreaking question of what do you do if someone falls out of love with you because you're changed as a person?

It really tore at my heart to see her breakdown and worry about that because even though she has changed since dating Hananoi, I still feel they are not ALL bad changes. She's grown so much and truly just want her to be happy. (I have no doubts Hananoi is beating himself up or is at the very least struggling just as much as she is!)

I'm currently debating to get the digital volume and see what happens next because while the ending of this really encouraged my heart, I still feel crushed by what happened 😭😭😭

[-moonprismpower- · Rating 4 out of 5]

I understand but I don’t at the same time?! But sometimes, you need time apart to realize what you have. Also, Yao is just a sweetheart. He loves Hotaru but doesn’t take advantage of her vulnerability. He lets her cry to him about another guy! I’m not sure dudes like that even exist in real life lol.

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

This volume made me so upset, but the ending was so good. I was nervous about Yao-kun being involved, but I should’ve known that he wouldn’t let me down! I understand the reasoning that both Hananoi and Hotaru have but I really need them to communicate and realize they’re wrong 😂

THE ENDING?!?!?! I NEED THE NEXT VOLUME RIGHT NOWWWW

[Jess Shumaker · Rating 5 out of 5]

THIS RUINED ME

[Ami 乁⁠ ⁠˘⁠ ⁠o⁠ ⁠˘⁠ ⁠ㄏ (written by Jane Austen) · Rating 4 out of 5]

3rd act breakups will never be my favourite but at least it's one of the few that did it well.

I mean, I totally understand where Hananoi is coming from. At the same time though, I don't think a break up is necessarily the answer. Anyways, the next volume will be the last so I'll be looking forward to the reunion before this series is laid to peace (and I get peace from it as well {said affectionately})

[trace ♡°。]

bawled my eyes out

[Tachan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Même si je ne peux pas vraiment dire que c’est mal écrit, on tombe dans ce côté mélo que je n’aime pas pour la dernière ligne droite de la série et entre ça et la parution qui se ralentit, c’est un peu la torture.

Je devrais arrêter de lire en premier les petites histoires sur la couverture car ça me divulgâche toute l’histoire. Je savais ainsi avant même de commencer quel serait le grand tournant ici. Et s’il a été plutôt bien écrit, comme toujours avec l’autrice, avec sensibilité et un fort beau travail psychologique sur les personnages, il m’agace quand même. J’ai l’impression, plus on avance, de tomber dans le mélo romantique archi classique que je peux lire en roman chez Hugo… et je pensais avoir autre chose ici.

Je ne suis donc pas du tout fan de la tournure de l’histoire. J’entends les arguments de l’autrice mais c’est d’un mielleux ! Je trouve les personnages agaçants à force d’être aussi droit et gentil de partout. Il n’y en a pas un qui ne l’est pas, cela en devient gênant, cela me fait presque sortir de l’histoire tellement c’est irréaliste. Ils font tous les bons choix : Hananoï pense à sa santé mentale et au bien être d’Hotaru, celle-ci réalise aussi que sa solution bien que douloureuse est la bonne pour chacun, Yao comprend vite qu’il se fourvoie, leur prof garde la bonne distance avec son amie d’enfance et élève. Mais qui va faire un mauvais pas, bon sang ?! On a besoin de cela aussi pour avoir un peu de réalisme et d’aspérité.

Du coup, bien que ce soit bien écrit, car j’aime qu’on parle de santé mentale, de non-dépendance, de relation équilibrée, d’écoute et d’amitié, je n’ai pas arrêté de souffler et soupirer. Je n’ai pas complètement aimé ma lecture. Je n’aime pas la tournure que ça prend. Je trouve ça trop mélo. Les personnages m’agacent, Hotaru en tête, je n’accroche pas du tout. On devine facilement les différentes tournures, c’est bateau. Et en plus, il va falloir attendre septembre ! oui septembre ! pour avoir la suite TT.TT C’est horrible.

Lecture douloureuse dans tous les sens du terme. Je comprends les choix de l’autrice mais ne partage pas sa façon de faire. J’ai du mal avec son écriture que je trouve de plus en plus lambda dans l’agencement des actions, là où elle est sensible concernant la psyché de ses personnages. Je suis partagée. La fan de psychologie aime mais l’allergique aux mélos grince des dents… Rdv en septembre pour voir le dénouement et faire pencher la balance.

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[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked and disliked this volume. It tackled some interesting issues, but…in a way I didn’t like. I think they’re working through things and will figure it out in the next volume, but I was super annoyed by Saki saying that he didn’t want her to change to accommodate his issues. That’s all well and good, but as Hotaru noted, that means HE’D have to change instead.

There are some things about their relationship that do read as problematic, but they are both very thoughtful people and so it’s under control IMO. He wants to monopolize her but he DOESN’T, and that’s the important part. That he could let her go for such a reason shows that his possessiveness does yield to rational thought (even if I think it’s irrational). He gets stressed around strangers, and that’s normal, they can easily work things out. The problem is more that they’re so conscientious they blame themselves all the time.

The reality is that most couples don’t mesh 100%. They have different personalities, expectations, and boundaries. While not everyone can or should be together just because of love, it’s absolutely normal to make compromises and yes, to change…not exactly FOR, but WITH your partner. It’s inevitable that you influence each other, and that you will be considerate of their preferences which will lead you to make different choices than you might on your own. TBH if you acted the same as before, it’s as if they didn’t exist, and I would probably think you’re not a very thoughtful partner. It’s like…maybe you were a free spirit and stayed out at all hours. But your partner worries, so you adjust that habit and gave updates on your whereabouts. Yes, Saki is going to prioritize Hotaru’s safety over his own. Ok, then Hotaru will likely be more mindful so he doesn’t need to protect her and get hurt. Often you don’t even want to do all the same things you did before, because your partner takes up a significant part of your time 🤷🏻‍♀️

I thought more time had passed, but I guess it’s only been a month. I don’t think she’d have been receptive to Yao in such a short period, so it’s good he seems to have realized that and stepped back. Hopefully the time apart did them both good.

I really think her manager is going to end up with Kagari, but it keeps getting dropped…I hope it explores that more.

[Kat · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm like....infuriated but also sat. because this whole third act breakup is so ridiculous!!!!! I understand bits of it but they both are being so dumb about it all. I was surprised in the best way by Yao-kun. idk. I just feel like overall Hananoi was doing so well and growing so much, then just backtracked on everything and dropped into a pit of self-wallowing despair lol. and Hotaru still just doesn't know how to open up to him!! so frustrating. and the grandpa subplot still seems so random to me haha. this volume was a 3.5/5 but I'm rounding up to 4 because I'm too damn far into this series and I do care for the characters/this relationship, I just really wish this wasn't at the end of the series.

[Jenny Derochemont · Rating 4 out of 5]

I hate that Hananoi and Hotaru are broken up, but it doesn't make sense. Hananoi has some demons he needs to sort out, and until he figures out, then it will be harder for them moving forward. Hotaru also needs to be less of a people pleaser. She didn't really need to apologize for missing their date. She had a legitimate reason and can't just be there to assure Hananoi all the time. I hope they both can grow.

[Paulette · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m so glad I trusted this mangaka, because this series could have leaned into poor writing and mild attempts to power through to a decent ending, but not this one!!

They broke up for healthy reasons, and I can’t wait for the final volume!!!

[Liana Ashley · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5

[Emerson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh this literally had me crying through the whole volume

[Cassandra · Rating 3 out of 5]

Called it

[J-Lynn · Rating 4 out of 5]

This volume was hard to get through with all the heart break….. these characters will grow from it though! (*•̀ᴗ•́*)و ̑̑

[Luna · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5💫

[Mekdes Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

5/5 ⭐️

[Felix The Pirate Cat · Rating 4 out of 5]

Selten, dass ich so etwas sage, aber dieser Band hat mir echt das Herz gebrochen. Ich hoffe darauf, dass Band 17 es wieder flickt!!!

[Minnie]

3,5

Hat mir schon besser gefallen, weil endlich mal ein developement vorkommt. Ob das aber auch gelingt, darauf muss ich bis Band 17 warten.

[Zenobia Afeworki · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well this story took such a turn I was not expecting

[bree · Rating 5 out of 5]

GET UR MANNNNN

[Skye (Skye's Scribblings) · Rating 2 out of 5]

3/26 If they don't end up together after all this, I am going to be PISSED. So much time and money...

[Mica · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5

[Ashley · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars

[Laura Rosienski · Rating 3 out of 5]

sad

I love this series, but I don’t understand why saki and Hotaru had to break up! I do think that Yao would be better for Hotaru though.

[R. · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is just sad. Hanananoi and Hotaru clearly both want each other's happiness as well as their own and obviously still love each other, but can't seem to connect correctly. This isn't helped at all when Hanananoi manages a rather thorough disappearing act. Their friends seem to be trying to be supportive, but it's understandable that everyone seems truly baffled by this turn of events. Hopefully this isn't the end of the series as there doesn't seem to be a next volume noted anywhere that I've been able to find, but this would be a really sad place to leave off with these two. Especially after Hotaru even gained a little more insight into the timing with her grandfather's death. Unlikely that it would really do anything to change Hanananoi's feelings on the events immediately, but might help long term with some level of acceptance that could hopefully lead to some healing.

[Zian B. · Rating 4 out of 5]

This volume had me going through a bit of an emotional rollercoaster because as much as I love Hananoi and Hotaru together, I can certainly see why Hananoi made the decision to break up since their dynamic wasn’t healthy at times. It hurt to see how much pain Hotaru was in over their break-up and then Hananoi’s vanishing act certainly didn’t make things easier for her. Yao continues to be an absolute sweetheart and I really liked seeing more of Hotaru’s older sister, and even learning a bit more about Hananoi’s family.
With news that this series is going to be over soon, I’m very curious to see how many more volumes it’ll have and how things between Hananoi and Hotaru will turn out (as a pair and individually). Also, if there is even a chance for this manga series to get a spin-off manga, I want Yao to get his own happy ending and find someone to cherish him.