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Friday, March 8, 2019

Manga Review: The Demon Prince of Momochi House, Volume 12, by Aya Shouoto


Rating (Out of 5): ~3
Publisher: Shojo Beat (VIZ Media)
Release Date: July 2018
Volumes: 14+
Spoilers?: No.
Volume: 1. 11. 13.

Goodreads Synopsis:

Himari Momochi inherits a mysterious house that comes with its own gorgeous demon guardian.

On her sixteenth birthday, orphan Himari Momochi inherits her ancestral estate that she’s never seen. Momochi House exists on the barrier between the human and spiritual realms, and Himari is meant to act as guardian between the two worlds. But on the day she moves in, she finds three handsome squatters already living in the house, and one seems to have already taken over her role!

Himari Momochi inherits Momochi House, an estate which exists on the barrier between the human and spiritual realms. Out of his attachment to Amane, the previous nue, the shikigami Kagura created a false version of Momochi House’s guardian. But now that Amane has returned, what will happen to the current residents of Momochi House?

Review:

After how underwhelming the previous volume was, I'm not feeling all that strongly about this one, either. It just isn't hitting me like it's trying to, I think, when I have a hard time believing it. The only thing I think has actual sinister possibilities is how Aoi can't leave, and his relationship with the Nue, but most of that is being ignored for now.
After the mess with the haunting, we get an odd couple chapters where Aoi shares a recurring dream with Hayato. It's a little unsettling, but mostly just sad. Because we know it's not going to last, that Aoi is the only one who will remember it.
After that, Aoi and Himari get into a little spell where they're stuck together. The cliffhanger is actually surprising to me, but I'm still wary, doubtful. While it might still be interesting, it's likely not going anywhere actually serious.

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