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How Do We Relationship?, Vol. 2

(How Do We Relationship? #2)

Tamifull

4.08 · Rating details · 128 ratings · 25 reviews

A romance of convenience between two college women soon becomes the real thing.

Shy Miwa has always dreamed of finding love, but living in small-town Japan made finding the right match difficult—especially since she likes girls! Even going away to college didn’t seem to increase her romantic odds until one day her outgoing classmate Saeko suggests they might as well start d ...more

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Published December 8th 2020 by VIZ Media LLC (first published June 12th 2019)

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Dec 25, 2020 Rod Brown rated it liked it

Sweet and funny, this is quickly shaping up to be a reliable series. There's a little more drama this time around as Miwa, the shy one, struggles with self-confidence and a person seemingly intent on outing her. Saeko, the outgoing one, has dismissed jealousy as something she is incapable of feeling, but she cannot deny she's becoming unusually irritated when other people pay attention to Miwa.

Looking forward to the next volume. ...more

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Jan 09, 2021 Geoff rated it liked it

Shelves: arc, comics, in-translation, net-galley, read-2021

Odd mix of awkward relationship cuteness, dealing with repressive societal mores, and relatively explicit sex scenes. This second volume turns things up a notch in all areas and throws in a bunch more supporting characters, making the cast a little difficult to keep straight (no pun intended). The themes of jealousy and communication were expressed a tad melodramatically, but this is manga....

**Thanks to the artist, publisher, and NeGalley for a free copy in exchange for an honest review.

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Nov 25, 2020 Shae rated it really liked it

I am actually really pleased with the direction that volume 2 in this series takes. It truly feels organic and real. We have 2 women who are continuing to learn and grow themselves, while also navigating their romantic relationship. I am invested in where this series will go from here.

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Dec 12, 2020 Mark Evans rated it really liked it

Saeko and Miwa have rounded every base in the progression of their relationship, but that means everything’s smooth sailing, right? Well... maybe... In their case, the destination might have been a lot easier than the journey that starts when they get there...

I have read other reviews of this series that suggest that Saeko and Miwa shouldn’t be together. I don’t think I would go that far, but it is true that they are not being super healthy this volume. It feels like the two of them are actually Saeko and Miwa have rounded every base in the progression of their relationship, but that means everything’s smooth sailing, right? Well... maybe... In their case, the destination might have been a lot easier than the journey that starts when they get there...

I have read other reviews of this series that suggest that Saeko and Miwa shouldn’t be together. I don’t think I would go that far, but it is true that they are not being super healthy this volume. It feels like the two of them are actually really good for one another, but (paradoxically) in the worst way possible.

Communication is good until it is suddenly bad, Saeko’s descent into traits she hates is a big bummer, Miwa’s slow walk towards any self-confidence is brutally feeble at points, and relying on sex to solve problems only goes so far (I appreciate that Miwa sees this EXACTLY for what it is).

But they love one another, or are definitely infatuated at least, and for now that’s enough. There’s no big catharsis here that lets us know things will be okay, just an assumption that most manga trend toward a happy ending and they end in an okay place. For now, that has to be enough.

This book has a real world attitude to homosexuality as well, tackling the risks inherent in coming out, people who are threatening because of that sexuality, and the oblivious member of the opposite sex who can’t take a bloody hint. I would suggest an actual lesbian would have a better grasp of its veracity, but it rings true on the page.

And the characters along the way add so much. Rika is every hypersexual nuisance I ever knew and causes a lot of trouble through sheer thoughtlessness. Kan is an utter bastard and truly detestable, even though he’s got a good reason why (if you think he doth protest too much, it isn’t explicitly stated but I think that’s quite clearly the case...).

Then there’s Usshi, who I would read a whole series about. She’s 19, never had a boyfriend, likes to do things on her own and sees no issue with it. I was hoping we were about to get even more diverse by adding an asexual character, but that turns out to not be the case (and given how she gets shredded in the process I wish I had been right).

By the way? The correct answer to “Wouldn’t those things be better with a partner?” is actually “It depends on who you ask”.

I did find the story a little busy and disjointed with all the jumping around. A couple of page breaks lead to the dreaded ‘flip back to see if I missed a page’ and that’s an automatic foul in my books.

Four stars. I didn’t even discuss the sex and this is a frank and sex-positive book in a way I appreciated. The story is choppy to an extent and all this drama can be hard for even the sweet to cut through, although the “commentary track” at the end is the perfect exit page for the book.

It’s a strong series and I’d recommend it just because it has a unique setting and what feels like a more realistic take on a same-sex couple than many yuri books. That it is great reading besides that is icing on the cake. ...more

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Mar 02, 2021 Valeria rated it it was amazing

I love this author's work - the art, the dialogue, the characters. The girls are so cute together! I recommend it to everyone I talk to, lol. ...more

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Jan 03, 2021 Jillian -always aspiring- rated it liked it

Shelves: 2021-reads, manga-i-have-read

2021 Read #22

This volume would have been a whole lot slimmer if we had just had some good ol’ COMMUNICATION. Is it really that hard, girls?

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Dec 09, 2020 Joe Kerr rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

I'm really digging this series. So interesting.

That guy who keeps giving Miwa grief is a complete a-hole. Then it turns out he's not homophobic, per se, rather, PDAs greatly bother him, as do people who aren't "normal" according to his skewed view of what's normal & what's different. We see he has a weird name, & at a young age, it was pounded into his head that being normal is bad. So he decided to embrace weirdness, to the point his mother eventually took him to what we presume is a psychiatr ...more

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Dec 31, 2020 Ruthsic rated it really liked it

Shelves: arcs, contemporary, diverse, fantasy, lgbtqiap, manga-graphicnovel, romance, translated

Rep: sapphic romance; lesbian main characters

Warnings: explicit sex scenes, threat of character being outed

Miwa and Saeko are comfortable enough and settling into their relationship, and Saeko especially is happy about where they are. When prompted by her friend, she declares that their relationship is bereft of jealousy as the nature of it is different from a typical heterosexual relationship. However, during a camping retreat, she finds out that even when she is secure in the idea of their re Rep: sapphic romance; lesbian main characters

Warnings: explicit sex scenes, threat of character being outed

Miwa and Saeko are comfortable enough and settling into their relationship, and Saeko especially is happy about where they are. When prompted by her friend, she declares that their relationship is bereft of jealousy as the nature of it is different from a typical heterosexual relationship. However, during a camping retreat, she finds out that even when she is secure in the idea of their relationship, she definitely feels jealous when guys keep approaching Miwa (thinking her to be unattached as she doesn't have a boyfriend). She tries to push down this instinct, leading to some distance between them. Meanwhile, Miwa is having some problems of her own, as one of the guys in the group she has been placed in is immediately very hostile towards her. He claims he can't stand her polite smiles (which is a defense mechanism of the perpetually anxious, so like screw you, dude) and moreover, he is definitely suspicious of the closeness between Miwa and Saeko which obviously doesn't look friendly as much as it does girlfriendly. Miwa, in turn, is feeling anxious about it, and down on herself because she feels she should be more confrontational or confident in the very least so people can't easily mess with her like that; she also feels like she might burden Saeko by having the latter chase away the pushy guys. In a way, both of them feel their individual struggles might mean the death of their relationship, and it takes a while for them to communicate with each other about it, when they are in a camp where they don't get much time alone, and they have to hide their relationship. The themes of this book were very naturally brought up as a progression of their personal arcs in relation to their relationship, and I like that it takes a nuanced approach while keeping their characterizations in mind.

Received an advance reader copy in exchange for a fair review from Viz Media LLC, via Edelweiss. ...more

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Jan 29, 2021 bookcaked rated it liked it

Sweet and funny, I’m enjoying this yuri series. I love that the MC’s are older and in college, so many yuri’s are set in high school. It has more drama in this volume too. I don’t feel particularly attached to any characters but some of the deeper topics I really enjoy.

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Dec 29, 2020 Dubzor rated it liked it

A little heavy-handed on the drama in this one. Also, they should probably put some kind of warning about content on this as there is a HELL of a lot of fairly explicit hanky panky.

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Jan 27, 2021 Courtney Rose rated it liked it

Shelves: manga, in-translation, lgbta, romance

Volume 2 definitely ups the drama from the first volume as it begins with Miwa and Saeko already having sex, something they hadn't yet initiated in the first volume. From there, their relationship grows, as does Saeko's constant jealous when it comes to Miwa interacting with other people. Saeko is a bit all over the place in this, jumping from being totally cool with Miwa being friendly with everyone to getting clingy and jealous at the very mention of Miwa not only hanging out with a group of g Volume 2 definitely ups the drama from the first volume as it begins with Miwa and Saeko already having sex, something they hadn't yet initiated in the first volume. From there, their relationship grows, as does Saeko's constant jealous when it comes to Miwa interacting with other people. Saeko is a bit all over the place in this, jumping from being totally cool with Miwa being friendly with everyone to getting clingy and jealous at the very mention of Miwa not only hanging out with a group of guys she's in a band performance with, but also a group of their mutual female friends.

Saeko was very annoying to me in this volume, though a lot of it rang true to life for me. Saeko isn't really jealous of others until some of their friends start bringing it up and asking why she isn't jealous, which causes her to overthink and obsess. It's something that absolutely happens daily in relationships so it totally makes sense for it to be a part of the series, I just wish Saeko wouldn't run so hot and cold. I think this is actually an issue with the pacing of the story. There is a LOT packed into these 192 pages, and I think some segments could have been fleshed out so they lasted a bit longer and made it more of a slow burn buildup than just opinions and approaches changing every 15 pages.

At the same time Saeko is dealing with her jealousy issues, Miwa has decided she wants to become better at interpersonal communication and dealing with people. She envies people like Saeko who can quip back when people make comments rather than turning into an anxious mess as she does. It bothers her a lot, and she tries to let go more and be more chatty and open to experiences. However, she comes into contact with a guy named Kan Konosu who straight-up hates her and doesn't hesitate to try and make her feel bad about herself and out her relationship at the same time. I'm getting the feeling he is secretly gay and was rejected by everyone he knows because of it and is taking out his anger on Miwa because he is jealous that although she is clearly in a relationship with another woman, her friends all roll with it and doesn't see it as an issue. I'm pretty sure we're supposed to eventually feel sympathetic toward him as things unfurl, but honestly, he's just a bit of a pain in the ass and despite being gay (if that's where the story is going) outing other people is never, ever okay. I can already tell I will struggle to find him redeemable in future volumes, but I'll try to curb my annoyance.

Overall this is a pretty interesting series. I don't find much contemporary lesbian romance manga, especially with women in this age range, so I do think it's important work, but the pacing leaves a lot to be desired for me. Some chapters are super drawn out while others pack ten storylines in, so I think my main issue with this series is the overall pace of it and how uneven it sometimes feels.

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Mar 03, 2021 Terrence rated it really liked it

This one was a little harder to read than the first because it focused on how what you say isn't always what you feel inside, especially in terms of Saeko's jealousy (they use Mikkun's own brushes with dumb jealousy to frame what could happen if you take it too far, but then there's Saeko who tries to go to the other extreme and let Miwa flail around on her own half the novel). Meanwhile, Miwa is struggling to gain confidence.

Only two of the side characters get their own "chapters" this volume. ...more

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Jan 18, 2021 Quinn rated it really liked it · review of another edition

(+)
- LGBT representation
- Cute art style
- Secondary characters given more time to shine
- Shows the trials and tribulations of being in a relationship
- Provides some insight into being an LGBT ally (ie when the protagonists' bandmates check in with each other to try and make things as comfortable as possible for Miwa and Saeko)

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- The motivation of the "antagonist" (if you could call the character that) is only hinted at
- All the story beats were in-character, but some seemed to happen without b ...more

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Jan 17, 2021 Nadina rated it liked it

Shelves: manga

I finished this last night, but reflecting, I have mixed feelings about the story. It was well paced and interesting, but I feel it is was a little stagnant in character and plot development. This is not to say I won't give the next volume a chance with hopes it will improve. I do like the characters and concept of the manga, it is cute. I'm just hoping for more of a storyline and more character development. ...more

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Dec 13, 2020 Sahil Tandon rated it really liked it

Still pretty charming, but not as clean as the first volume. The focus on jealousy and lying to each other doesn't feel unreasonable but it is the type of relationship drama that makes me scream "just talk to each other" in my head while reading. Bigger issue was with the creepy depression boy who was trying to ruin everything, which I was hoping would get an arc, but it feels more like a setup here with no payoff to justify the shitty vibes he brings to the book. ...more

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Dec 17, 2020 Bentgaidin rated it really liked it

'How Do We Relationship?' continues to be a cute story about college students in love and figuring it out; that said, I'm really hoping they can have a serious talk and wrap up the jealousy thing next volume (and the asshole guy "I've decided that all happy people are vapid fakers" thing) because there is such a thing as just too much. I still really enjoy them and all their friends navigating early adulthood, so I'm going to remain hopeful. :) ...more

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Feb 09, 2021 claudius rated it it was amazing

Shelves: manga, yuri

Gahhhhh!!!! I absolutely am loving this series so far. It’s such a beautiful, accurate, wholesome story about actual lesbians in a relationship. This is the best Yuri I’ve read it’s very relatable. The sex scenes are done great too! The characters aren’t sexualized at all during them and there is great discussions on the intimacies that go into a lesbian sexual relationship. Love love love these characters and story!!

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Mar 03, 2021 Hayden rated it really liked it

The series really seems to be picking up pace, all the parts that made the first volume Intresting got turned up!
The relationship drama & the explicit sexual scenes. There was quite a bit happening in this volume which really feels like a real interpretation of a yuri relationship, a refreshing take that im looking forward to seeing it develop.

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Dec 22, 2020 ***Dave Hill rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: illustrated, favorites

The second volume isn't quite as good as the first, but it still does a great job of dealing with relationship problems (and potential) between the two characters. Sweet, with a well-balanced dash of sexy, but also very honest: these are soap opera issues, but things that most people can relate to. Great stuff. ...more

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Dec 31, 2020 blkandsapphicreads rated it it was amazing

Shelves: books-i-own, lgbt-i-have-read, manga-i-own

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Jan 18, 2021 Misty rated it liked it

Shelves: fiction, lgbtq, manga, own

This volume focused on jealousy in relationships. I have my own opinions and have always found jealousy in relationships unattractive. Individuals can have friends, do things, etc with or without their partner. This issue focused on that and coming to terms with jealousy.

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Feb 09, 2021 Magie_zwischen_den_Zeilen rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: read-in-2021

Die beiden Turteltauben trauen sich und erzählen ihren Band Kollegen von ihrer (bis dato) geheimen Beziehung. Wie die Männer reagieren werden müsst ihr selbst lesen. Ist auf jeden Fall anders als man denkt 😆

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Feb 25, 2021 Aehtla rated it it was amazing

Shelves: graphic-novels, rainbow

Read it.

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Feb 09, 2021 Alexa rated it it was amazing

Shelves: comics-manga-graphic-novels

Ahhhhh it's just SO GOOD. ...more

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Dec 30, 2020 Veronica rated it liked it

Shelves: 2020-review-copy

ARC via Edelweiss. Jealousy as a plot device isn't my favorite, but I mostly enjoyed this volume! Hoping to see more of Usshi and Rika in future volumes. ...more

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