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俺物語!! [Ore Monogatari!!] #2
My Love Story!!, Vol. 2
New at love, Takeo and Yamato excitedly begin their romantic relationship…but between friends who badmouth Takeo and a judo tournament that will separate the two for a month, are they going to survive as a couple beyond the honeymoon stage?
185 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 24, 2012
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Kazune Kawahara
164 books289 followers• Birth Date: March 11th, 1972
• Blood Type: A
• Zodiac: Pisces
Kazune Kawahara (河原和音) made her manga debut at age 18 with Kare no Ichiban Sukina Hito (His Most Favorite Person). Also, while thinking of her manga, she often spaces out and brings grocery baskets home. Adores her nieces.
• Blood Type: A
• Zodiac: Pisces
Kazune Kawahara (河原和音) made her manga debut at age 18 with Kare no Ichiban Sukina Hito (His Most Favorite Person). Also, while thinking of her manga, she often spaces out and brings grocery baskets home. Adores her nieces.
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June 6, 2018
Second volume of maybe the most adorable shoji/romance manga I have read so far (which is not THAT much, but this one stands out for me). We have three central characters, Takeo, a 6'6", 265 pound guy who is all heart but not a likely romantic lead. He intervenes on behalf of (petite) Yamato who is being bothered by some guy on a train; she makes him a dessert to thank him, and she begins to like him. Takeo assumes she would prefer his typically gorgeous best friend, Sunakawa, but nope, Takeo and Yamato fall surprisingly in love, which creates some occasions for sweetness and comedy.
In this volume two roadblocks in their budding relationship occur; 1) Takeo has to be gone for a sumo wrestling tournament for a month, and 2) after planning a birthday for Yamato, Takeo has to be at Sunakawa's side as his dad has emergency surgery. You may wonder whether they weather these storms, but there ARE multiple volumes of this series. The relationships between each couple and between all three of them are sweet and fun, and there is some growing interest in just what might be the object of Sunakawa's affections.
In this volume two roadblocks in their budding relationship occur; 1) Takeo has to be gone for a sumo wrestling tournament for a month, and 2) after planning a birthday for Yamato, Takeo has to be at Sunakawa's side as his dad has emergency surgery. You may wonder whether they weather these storms, but there ARE multiple volumes of this series. The relationships between each couple and between all three of them are sweet and fun, and there is some growing interest in just what might be the object of Sunakawa's affections.
March 25, 2022
[ Releído en 2022. ]
Este segundo volumen se divide en dos partes: en la primera, vemos a Yamato, una chica que continúa siendo excepcional, y quien no pierde oportunidad de mostrarle a sus amigas lo maravilloso que es su novio, Takeo. Entonces tienen una cita grupal y, como era de esperarse, el lado femenino no entiende el encanto de dicho novio. Sin embargo, tras un incendio en donde un par de ellas son rescatadas por nuestro héroe, cambian su opinión y entienden de primera mano porqué es imposible no quererlo, con todo y su peculiar apariencia.
En la segunda mitad, Takeo, con ayuda de Suna, planean el cumpleaños de Yamato y aunque al final no pueden disfrutar el día completo como así querían porque el padre de Suna se encuentra en el hospital, Takeo sí logra entregarle un regalo que escogió especialmente para ella y se gana aún más su corazón.
Ahora bien, lo que más rescato de este volumen es la amistad entre Suna y Takeo porque se complementan bastante, y Suna, aunque es una persona reservada y tranquila, se ve que se siente a gusto y puede ser él mismo cuando está con Takeo. Para mi es muy importante que se respeten y se apoyen mutuamente. De hecho, Suna me recuerda a mi bff, porque varias veces me ha dicho y demostrado que mi felicidad es importante para ella (el sentimiento es mutuo), del mismo modo en que Suna lo hace con Takeo.
Ciertamente, esta historia es una RomCom, que está más enfocada al público femenino (shoujo), pero es refrescante ver a un hombre totalmente peculiar como protagonista. Takeo es una persona grande en todo sentido, y es por eso que es fácil tener la admiración de los hombres y de unas cuantas mujeres que se toman el tiempo de conocerlo, pues sin importar la circunstancia en la que se encuentre, no deja de ser una persona honorable, amable y atenta.
Me resulta difícil escribir una opinión objetiva porque Ore Monogatari!! es de esos mangas que te llenan de momentos tiernos, cómicos y también se centran en relaciones con las que uno fácilmente se identifica. Pese a ello, creo que lo más importante de aquí es que no importa cómo luzcas, o qué tan diferente seas, mereces tener un romance lleno de amor y de cosas que te hagan vomitar arcoíris.
¡No puedo esperar a leer el siguiente!
REVIEWS ANTERIORES:
Volumen 1
Este segundo volumen se divide en dos partes: en la primera, vemos a Yamato, una chica que continúa siendo excepcional, y quien no pierde oportunidad de mostrarle a sus amigas lo maravilloso que es su novio, Takeo. Entonces tienen una cita grupal y, como era de esperarse, el lado femenino no entiende el encanto de dicho novio. Sin embargo, tras un incendio en donde un par de ellas son rescatadas por nuestro héroe, cambian su opinión y entienden de primera mano porqué es imposible no quererlo, con todo y su peculiar apariencia.
En la segunda mitad, Takeo, con ayuda de Suna, planean el cumpleaños de Yamato y aunque al final no pueden disfrutar el día completo como así querían porque el padre de Suna se encuentra en el hospital, Takeo sí logra entregarle un regalo que escogió especialmente para ella y se gana aún más su corazón.
Ahora bien, lo que más rescato de este volumen es la amistad entre Suna y Takeo porque se complementan bastante, y Suna, aunque es una persona reservada y tranquila, se ve que se siente a gusto y puede ser él mismo cuando está con Takeo. Para mi es muy importante que se respeten y se apoyen mutuamente. De hecho, Suna me recuerda a mi bff, porque varias veces me ha dicho y demostrado que mi felicidad es importante para ella (el sentimiento es mutuo), del mismo modo en que Suna lo hace con Takeo.
Ciertamente, esta historia es una RomCom, que está más enfocada al público femenino (shoujo), pero es refrescante ver a un hombre totalmente peculiar como protagonista. Takeo es una persona grande en todo sentido, y es por eso que es fácil tener la admiración de los hombres y de unas cuantas mujeres que se toman el tiempo de conocerlo, pues sin importar la circunstancia en la que se encuentre, no deja de ser una persona honorable, amable y atenta.
Me resulta difícil escribir una opinión objetiva porque Ore Monogatari!! es de esos mangas que te llenan de momentos tiernos, cómicos y también se centran en relaciones con las que uno fácilmente se identifica. Pese a ello, creo que lo más importante de aquí es que no importa cómo luzcas, o qué tan diferente seas, mereces tener un romance lleno de amor y de cosas que te hagan vomitar arcoíris.
¡No puedo esperar a leer el siguiente!
REVIEWS ANTERIORES:
Volumen 1
August 12, 2025
I love this entire series, but this volume contains probably my favorite moment, where Sunakawa allows himself to be vulnerable, just for a moment, and Takeo is there for him to lean on. There are plenty of emotional high points throughout My Love Story!!, but in my opinion this is the height, and true crux of the series. Such a beautiful friendship.
August 12, 2025
The story mentions repeatedly how much other guys admire the protagonist, Takeo Goda, for his size and abilities. For instance, when the judo team captain is injured, the team immediately seeks out Goda to draft him as a substitute captain.
Gotta say, I get it. I totally admire Goda too, and hang on every page to see what amazing thing he'll do next. He's clumsy sometimes socially and physically, but his heart is huge and his commitment is never less than 100%, especially when it comes to standing by his friends.
FOR REFERENCE:
Contents: Chapters 4-7
Gotta say, I get it. I totally admire Goda too, and hang on every page to see what amazing thing he'll do next. He's clumsy sometimes socially and physically, but his heart is huge and his commitment is never less than 100%, especially when it comes to standing by his friends.
FOR REFERENCE:
Contents: Chapters 4-7
October 30, 2020
Somehow, the second volume tops the first volume. It's got more chapters, and even included recipes for the sweets that appeared in the first. It also got a sports chapter that's as awesome as some sports manga I've read.
June 15, 2017
Yamato and Takeo are the sweetest, most heart-melting couple in all of shoujo manga, and the fact that they get together as early as the first volume so we have time to see them go through other relationship things is a wonderful divergence from shoujo manga norms.
Suna is the most relatable character I have every read in anything ever and I love him. It's super rare for my very asexual ass to identify with a character this strongly, especially in a romance story .
Suna is the most relatable character I have every read in anything ever and I love him. It's super rare for my very asexual ass to identify with a character this strongly, especially in a romance story .
April 2, 2017
No hay palabras para describir todo lo que me hace sentir este manga...¡No las hay! EL MEJOR SHOJO DEL MUNDO.
August 25, 2023
VIDEO REVIEW HERE: https://youtu.be/jmsPL9GTb58
Let me just repeat what I said in my previous review: I can't get over this bromance! Hands down, it's my favorite part even though the romance is SUPER sweet, and absolutely love it too!
But Sunakawa and Takeo have such an amazing friendship and LOVE seeing it on page! Why can't we have more of this kind of friendship in shoujo manga?! I mean, not saying we don't have it, BUT they have such a deep friendship that I don't think I've seen something quite like this in another story.
Suna continues to be the MVP because I LOVE how he fully supports his best friend and "embraces" being the third wheel. I love that Takeo doesn't get jealous when he finds out Yamato went to visit him because he trusts Suna that much. I love how Suna gave 100% of his all to helping Takeo have the best first date.
Honestly, the list could get keep going! He's just a really incredible best friend and SO happy he's in this manga!
Takeo and Yamato have the sweetest of relationships and also love how much Takeo loves and cares for Yamato! One of my favorite parts is when an old friend sort of looked down on Takeo because he now has a girlfriend, therefore he would definitely lose a certain sports match Takeo was participating in. However, Takeo was quick to say that having a girlfriend is amazing and was adamant that he wanted Yamato to sit front and center during his match. I have to second Suna when he said that Takeo can really make someone swoon! (Also, can we just say that Takeo has zero shame and has to be one of the most confident high school guys I have ever read about!)
There are so many wonderful moments in this second volume that I found myself laughing often, smiling, and just having a really really good time! (Also the ending was completely hilarious!!)
Let me just repeat what I said in my previous review: I can't get over this bromance! Hands down, it's my favorite part even though the romance is SUPER sweet, and absolutely love it too!
But Sunakawa and Takeo have such an amazing friendship and LOVE seeing it on page! Why can't we have more of this kind of friendship in shoujo manga?! I mean, not saying we don't have it, BUT they have such a deep friendship that I don't think I've seen something quite like this in another story.
Suna continues to be the MVP because I LOVE how he fully supports his best friend and "embraces" being the third wheel. I love that Takeo doesn't get jealous when he finds out Yamato went to visit him because he trusts Suna that much. I love how Suna gave 100% of his all to helping Takeo have the best first date.
Honestly, the list could get keep going! He's just a really incredible best friend and SO happy he's in this manga!
Takeo and Yamato have the sweetest of relationships and also love how much Takeo loves and cares for Yamato! One of my favorite parts is when an old friend sort of looked down on Takeo because he now has a girlfriend, therefore he would definitely lose a certain sports match Takeo was participating in. However, Takeo was quick to say that having a girlfriend is amazing and was adamant that he wanted Yamato to sit front and center during his match. I have to second Suna when he said that Takeo can really make someone swoon! (Also, can we just say that Takeo has zero shame and has to be one of the most confident high school guys I have ever read about!)
There are so many wonderful moments in this second volume that I found myself laughing often, smiling, and just having a really really good time! (Also the ending was completely hilarious!!)
February 27, 2016
So I pretty much cried a little at every chapter. Everything about this manga hits me right in the heart. I love Takeo and Yamato. I love Takeo and Sunakawa. I love Takeo and Yamato and Sunakawa. I love how supportive they are of each other. I especially love that romance doesn't shaft friendship or vice versa, and that Sunakawa actively helps Takeo's relationship with Yamato. I also kinda love the work uniform Takeo wears for his part-time job ♥ I'm so very glad I am still reading this series!
August 4, 2017
This was AMAZING. I love the dynamic of friendship between friends and romantic interest. It's nice to see such a healthy relationship displayed for all readers. They're just so cute and I love that they are willing to sacrifice to make sure they are happy as well as their significant other. I won't go into much detail because this is the second volume but just know that I truly enjoyed every single page of this volume and I can't wait to get to the next one.
May 24, 2019
Leí este tomo mientras tenía la sonrisa mas tonta del mundo. Es una lindura esta historia ♥️.
March 27, 2022
3.5
This series is quite cute and fun, though nothing terribly earth shattering. That's not a bad thing though. S ok sometimes you just want something cute, fun, and easily consumable in between more deeper reading selections. The characters are all well-defined and likable, and while it treads a lot of familiar territory, it never feels contrived or lazy. It's a perfect little romance title for cozy reading.
This series is quite cute and fun, though nothing terribly earth shattering. That's not a bad thing though. S ok sometimes you just want something cute, fun, and easily consumable in between more deeper reading selections. The characters are all well-defined and likable, and while it treads a lot of familiar territory, it never feels contrived or lazy. It's a perfect little romance title for cozy reading.
August 18, 2022
Takeo loves his gf and bff so much 😭 I love him
March 8, 2025
I sense a bromance
May 16, 2021
Re-read 2021: Fun volume. Birthdays, judo, dates, and friendship, happy to see more people accept Takeo. The I love you/I love him/her, were a bit too much at times especially since they just know each other! Not going to write a longer review because Goodreads is being a broken mess again.
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After book 1 I decided to look around and found out that Viz is bringing this lovely series out in English. You can't imagine my delight that I can buy these lovelies and hold them in my hands. So I have decided to buy these every time one comes out. Argh, the wait will be excruciating though. The next is coming in 2 months, just after my birthday!!
This was another wonderful book. Not only do we have more awkwardness, romance and some character stuff, we also got a story going on. Sunakawa is acting weird, and Takeo soon finds out why. I really liked the addition of this to the story, as it gives more depth to the characters, and also shows how good a friend Takeo is. How he gives up a lot to be with his best friend in times of need. And not only for his friend, he is also willing to help others when they are in need, no matter how mean or rude they were just minutes ago.
Takeo was, like always, an awesome character. I already loved him from the first page, but with each new page I love his character more and more. Yamato is really blessed to have such a wonderful (albeit awkward) boyfriend.
I loved how his looks are changing (I already noticed it, but then I read the interview in the back of the book). From square to more round.
Yamato, ah she is so wonderful. She is a great girl and so in love. Defending her boyfriend, telling her friends how great he is. And she is considerate. She doesn't mind her boyfriend to be away (sure she misses him a lot), she supports and cheers for him from the sidelines. Making sure he has enough food. And during the birthday party and what happened there. I was amazed that, sure she minded, but she didn't go into tears or cried. Instead she motivated him to go do what he needed to do.
I was a bit surprised with the cover, considering that both Sunakawa and Yamato have more blondish/brownish hair and not black, so I was wondering if the artists changed something, but it seems to be only the cover that is a bit off. Probably has to do with the clothes and the old-fashioned stuff.
I loved that VIZ added recipes and interviews to the manga, it made it even better and more fun.
All in all, this manga keeps getting better and better. Not only in romance, but also in comedy and also in drama and backstory. I would really recommend this one to everyone. And I will be waiting for the next volume to pop up.
Review first posted at http://twirlingbookprincess.com/
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After book 1 I decided to look around and found out that Viz is bringing this lovely series out in English. You can't imagine my delight that I can buy these lovelies and hold them in my hands. So I have decided to buy these every time one comes out. Argh, the wait will be excruciating though. The next is coming in 2 months, just after my birthday!!
This was another wonderful book. Not only do we have more awkwardness, romance and some character stuff, we also got a story going on. Sunakawa is acting weird, and Takeo soon finds out why. I really liked the addition of this to the story, as it gives more depth to the characters, and also shows how good a friend Takeo is. How he gives up a lot to be with his best friend in times of need. And not only for his friend, he is also willing to help others when they are in need, no matter how mean or rude they were just minutes ago.
Takeo was, like always, an awesome character. I already loved him from the first page, but with each new page I love his character more and more. Yamato is really blessed to have such a wonderful (albeit awkward) boyfriend.
I loved how his looks are changing (I already noticed it, but then I read the interview in the back of the book). From square to more round.
Yamato, ah she is so wonderful. She is a great girl and so in love. Defending her boyfriend, telling her friends how great he is. And she is considerate. She doesn't mind her boyfriend to be away (sure she misses him a lot), she supports and cheers for him from the sidelines. Making sure he has enough food. And during the birthday party and what happened there. I was amazed that, sure she minded, but she didn't go into tears or cried. Instead she motivated him to go do what he needed to do.
I was a bit surprised with the cover, considering that both Sunakawa and Yamato have more blondish/brownish hair and not black, so I was wondering if the artists changed something, but it seems to be only the cover that is a bit off. Probably has to do with the clothes and the old-fashioned stuff.
I loved that VIZ added recipes and interviews to the manga, it made it even better and more fun.
All in all, this manga keeps getting better and better. Not only in romance, but also in comedy and also in drama and backstory. I would really recommend this one to everyone. And I will be waiting for the next volume to pop up.
Review first posted at http://twirlingbookprincess.com/
May 30, 2015
I've had the pleasure of reading Vol. 1 & 4, and now find myself backing up to fill in the blanks. This is such a sweet, naive and innocent love story between a big burly, not so attractive teenager and a quie, cute petite girl. They are madly in "innocent" love with each other and in this volume are starting to learn what being boy/girl -friend is all about. Caring, respect, honesty and trust. This volume is quite episodic with some hilarious scenes especially involving Takeo but there is heart here too and it's just so sweet.
December 10, 2017
Me encanto esta historia, conseguí este tomo por casualidad, había escuchado de él pero no me animaba.
Es muy divertida , con un protagonista fuera de lo común lo cual es la escencia de la historia. Me hizo reír mucho.
Takeo es súper divertido, Yamato es muy dulce y Suna es misterioso una triada única
Es muy divertida , con un protagonista fuera de lo común lo cual es la escencia de la historia. Me hizo reír mucho.
Takeo es súper divertido, Yamato es muy dulce y Suna es misterioso una triada única
March 17, 2015
Takeo and Yamada's sweet love continues. This time, Takeo promises her to spend all day with her on her birthday, but ends up not being able to, since Suna's father is having surgery that day. I thought it was sweet that Yamada didn't get upset with him, when he told her that he had to go.
July 28, 2021
Me llena de mucha felicidad este manga. Yamato y Takeo son tan hermosos juntos, son tiernos y torpes jaja, me encanta que Suna está ahí para apoyarlos y escucharlos.
En la primera parte del manga Yamato lleva a Takeo con sus amigas, quienes al inicio no entienden qué le ve, pero después de un incidente la comprenden. El resto se enfoca en Suna, el amigo reservado que no dice mucho de sí.
La amistad entre Takeo y Suna es preciosa, hay mucha confianza y apoyo en ellos.
En la primera parte del manga Yamato lleva a Takeo con sus amigas, quienes al inicio no entienden qué le ve, pero después de un incidente la comprenden. El resto se enfoca en Suna, el amigo reservado que no dice mucho de sí.
La amistad entre Takeo y Suna es preciosa, hay mucha confianza y apoyo en ellos.
March 3, 2021
Druhý díl nepolevil a přináší nám o něco více dramatu než díl první a ono to není na škodu, postavy jsou pořád sympatické, humor krásně roztomilý a bizarní no a Takeo je prostě zlatíčko !!! Já jen doufám že v dalším volumkách to nebude pořád jen dokola o tom jak mají Takeo s jeho přítelkyní nedorozumění. Jinak mě to fakt baví a je to příjemná romaťárna.
December 8, 2018
Just as good as the first volume. The friendship between the boys was phenomenal to see here, and in general there was a moment that described friendship so well. And of course the romance continues to be lovely! I adore these characters!
October 30, 2020
I've read the first volume, but I found the second volume more to my liking when it included the recipes of the sweets that Yamato baked in the first. The way Takeo scarfed them up made it seem that those sweet could be tasty and having the recipes would be a good way to find out for myself.
December 8, 2018
This was a really cute volume! I really love the friendship that Suna and Takeo have; they're so supportive of each other.
February 18, 2019
These characters are so pure!!! I will continue to read about these pure teens!
December 5, 2020
this manga is honestly too cute to handle
March 21, 2022
Me encanta la historia y las caras que hace Takeo xD
July 20, 2023
Soooo wholesome 🥰
January 21, 2024
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4/5 🌟
it took a slightly heavy tone at the last part and i didn't expect it. but one thing is for sure. suna, best wingman and bestest friend ever!!
it took a slightly heavy tone at the last part and i didn't expect it. but one thing is for sure. suna, best wingman and bestest friend ever!!
March 5, 2024
All the scenes with Takeo and Yamato are so adorable. Takeo has such a big heart <3
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