Hana-Kimi: For You in Full Blossom, Vol. 10

花ざかりの君たちへ [Hanazakari no Kimitachi e] #10

by Hisaya Nakajo

STRIKE A POSE
Award-winning fashion photographer Akiha Hara wants Izumi, Nakatsu and Mizuki for his new photo shoot! But the handsome, bisexual Akiha may have a more than professional interest in his models. And has he figured out that Mizuki is a girl? Caught in the treacherous, seductive world of high fashion, can our heroes escape...if they even want to?

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

192 pages, Paperback

First published November 19, 1999

About the author

Hisaya Nakajo (中条比紗也) was a Japanese shōjo manga artist. She also used the names Peco Fujiya and Ryou Fumizuki for doujinshi with her circle, Daisanteikoku.

Reviews

[Shayshkers · Rating 3 out of 5]

I honestly forgot to put in the last volume and this one. Things really aren't tense anymore, but it's still a fun read. Lighthearted.

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

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I had to break down an buy this volume because my library has random volumes in this series missing. It’s pretty frustrating. Luckily, I found it at 2nd and Charles, so I didn’t have to pay $10 for it. I always feel like that’s a bit much for manga, but I suppose all those graphics are expensive to print.

This volume focuses on Akiha, the photographer that ropes Mizuki and the boys into a shoot. It’s just to test the waters, he says. Most of the boys seem keen to go ahead with the real deal, but Sano is worried that Akiha knows Mizuki is a girl and he has to help protect her secret. When Mizuki spends some time getting to know Akiha and hears the way he talks about photography she decides she wants to model for him. Sano feels like he needs to protect her and grudgingly acknowledges that he just wants to be near her as much as possible, so he decides that if she’s going to model he will too. But complications arise with the shoot. Mizuki and the boys might have a new enemy. The plot stayed on track the whole time, and that made me enjoy this volume more than the last couple.

There are some adorable moments with Mizuki and Sano. Akiha delivers the same photo to each of them in an envelope. It’s a photo of the two of them together smiling. He SO knows what’s going on there. I have to agree that they’re pretty transparent, but for whatever reason none of their friends see it. Of course, they also think Mizuki is a guy so maybe they just put the possibility out of there mind. After all, Sano is as straight as they come. There’s actually a moment when I thought Sano might tell Mizuki he knows she’s a girl. Alas, it’s not time for that yet. Akiha really interested me in this volume. It’s rare for me to care too much about supporting characters when there’s a romantic development going on. Still, I really enjoyed Akiha’s character. At first there seemed to be something mysterious about him and I worried he was going to do something to ruin everything. After his conversation with Mizuki about his passion for photography, I kind of loved him. By the end, I was excited about him and I hope I can look forward to more of him in the future.

This volume ends by leading into the next story. Io, Umeda’s sister, has recruited Umeda, Mizuki and the boys to clean up a house for her so she can have a party there. When they arrive it’s a complete disaster and it might even be haunted. I guess I get to look forward to a ghost story in the next volume. Now… if I can just track it down somewhere.

This volume gained back my interest, which has been waining through the last few. I’m still frustrated with how slow Mizuki and Sano’s relationahip is developing, but I really enjoyed the new character, Akiha.

Content: Mild profanity, semi-nudity

[daph pink ♡ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Volume 10 is peak “How is Mizuki still not caught?!” energy. Every chapter flirts with disaster, only for some bizarre coincidence to save her at the last second. Nakatsu’s feelings are now so obvious that even he is starting to notice—kind of. Four stars for laugh-out-loud close calls, dorm shenanigans, and the unstoppable power of plot convenience.

[Zaz · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sano was so jealous. Poor him! This volume focused on photography which was a nice change and there were some interesting talks.

[Cath · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5/5 stars.

[Harumichi Mizuki · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sesi foto Mizuki dan teman-temannya berlangsung lancar. Namun, model yang seharusnya bekerja dengan Akiha marah dan diam-diam merusak negatif film sehingga pemotretan harus diulang. Meski begitu, hasil foto Akiha langsung jadi hit dan menarik perhatian publik begitu iklannya bertebaran di jalan.

Setelah itu Nanba Io minta tolong dr. Umeda dan para muridnya untuk membersihkan rumah tua. Namun, kawasan di sana ternyata ada hantunya.

[Rachel · Rating 4 out of 5]

A photographer is sniffing around the guys! He knows the doctor...ha. And he wants to take photos of the guys. Sano doesn't want to do it and is worried Mizuki's secret will be revealed (he thinks she is too careless about it). They went to his art show (I think in the last book) and saw his beautiful shots.
What secrets will be revealed when they stand in front of the camera?

[Sophie · Rating 2 out of 5]

This volume is just filler. This series seems to like putting Mizuki in a position where people might realise she's a girl, but don't. Sano gets jealous and recognises his feelings for Mizuki, but it's such a small part of this volume that this book is still largely just filler.

[Venus Star · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’m so bad at writing reviews, I just love reading.

[Samantha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Now another person is in on the secret. The divorce story is weird and I am like 99% sure they will reconcile but we will see.

[Hayley · Rating 5 out of 5]

First read: October 2013
Second read: October 2019

[Kristin · Rating 3 out of 5]

More Modeling. Eh. Some cute couple moments.

[Madison Kozeny · Rating 4 out of 5]

This arc is lighthearted and fun! I enjoyed seeing the characters modeling.

[Kale · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love the arc in this one how fun! Wish I could have seen more pictures of the shoot tho???

[Vivian Lu · Rating 3 out of 5]

Honestly, this volume is a filler. We get introduced to Akiha who is talented and all but he shouldn’t be going around kissing people. There’s too many forced kisses in this series now that I think about it. Not much of substance happens since it’s just filler but we do get to see the core boys looking ikemen AF. By the way, I like the random inclusion of some Tokyo sites. That’s all I have to say. 3/5

[Dexter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Quite possibly my favorite Hana-Kimi volume in a long time! Sano and Mizuki both are coming so far and it makes me really excited. I loved the whole photoshoot plot, if only because I have a soft spot for cosplay and dressup. I also really like Ebi, and she and Mizuki have a really cute friendship going on. I really hope all the photography stuff isn't gone forever.

The introduction of a new plot at the end really has me interested too. Can't wait to read volume 11!

Oh, and let's not forget the Umeda paperdolls. That quite possibly makes this the best thing ever.

[Sara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh my god!!!1! I loooove this seriesss!! It's my favorite shoujo series and my second favorite manga series of ALL TIME! I just love everything about it!! I would totally do what Mizuki did.. though I don't think I could get away with it.... especially not in a Japanese school... -_- WELL! That's just not fair. Anyway, It's sooooo funny! AH! It's all so great! I can't contain the fan-girl in me! :O I even loved the TV series! (Especially the Taiwanese one! Ella and Jiro were hilarious!)

[Ashley · Rating 4 out of 5]

I binge read all of Hana Kimi. It's easy to see why that is so easy once you get into the second chapter of the series. Hana Kimi is filled with complex character moments, tension, and fun. All the characters come to life and its hard to put the story down. I've read my fair share of manga over the years and will continue to. I have the feeling that Hana Kimi will remain one of my favorites. I can't wait to get in a reread.

[Helena · Rating 5 out of 5]

HUUUUUUUUUH?? WATS GONNA HAPPEN YO

[Starbubbles · Rating 5 out of 5]

i love the pups arc. it's fantastic. sano reminds me of a tart: sour, a little heavy for a desert, but oh so yummy. he's just so cute!

[The Third Place A Teen Library]

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[Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read it a long time ago... but every Hana-Kimi is awesome so I'm guessing that this one was too.

[Patrice · Rating 5 out of 5]

^_^

[Amanda · Rating 3 out of 5]

The "high fashion" story just doesn't do it for me, but I'm sure many would love it.

[Kadie D♥ · Rating 3 out of 5]

Omg Mizuki can see ghosts O.o
It's a good thing she helped him though....

[Nur Fadilla Octavianasari · Rating 4 out of 5]

Omoo, so cute.
How mizuki's daydreaming and Sano nervousness and jealousy, kekeke

[Brittany · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this series, and I love the Korean drama made from it as well.

[Jennifer Jackson · Rating 5 out of 5]

i love it i love them all

[Xilks · Rating 3 out of 5]

A little better than the last few that I've read. Maybe they'll keep getting better? I'll give them a few more volumes to keep me reading.