Manga Review: Waiting for Spring, Volume 9, by Anashin

Rating (Out of 5): ~3.5

Publisher: Kodansha Comics

Release Date: November 2018

Volumes: 11+

Spoilers?: Light.

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Volume: 1. 8. 10.

Goodreads Synopsis:

A sweet shojo story of a soft-spoken high school freshman and her quest to make friends, Waiting for Spring will delight fans of earnest, fun, and dramatic shojo like Kimi ni Todoke and Say I Love You.

Mizuki is a shy girl who's about to enter high school, and vows to open herself up to new friendships. Of course, the four stars of the boys' basketball team weren't exactly the friends she had in mind! Yet, when they drop by the café where she works, the five quickly hit it off. Soon she's been accidentally thrust into the spotlight, targeted by jealous girls. And will she expand her mission to include... love?

Review:

We get some surprising drama involving Nana in this volume. Turns out she had a pretty impressive ex-boyfriend, who she's a little stuck on still, and then he shows back up. When Ryuji finds out, it depresses him, but he actually ends up trying to be very mature about it. I think it shows how true his feelings for Nana really are, and it's sweet how she reacts to that, as well. I was pleasantly surprised with how this plot line turned out, and I rather like Nana and Ryuji, if they ever get going.

Aside from that sweetness, Aya is causing more drama for Mitsuki. After confessing to her, he saves her again, only this time he ends up hurting himself. When Mitsuki finds out, it makes her more determined to help him. This triangle between Aya, Towa, and Mitsuki is getting very messy, I think. Aya is making it more complicated, while Towa and Mitsuki are trying to take it slow and grow enough first. It's very... annoying, at this point. Frustrating.

This is still a very fun series, and I love the sweet little romantic moments. I'm looking forward to the next one, as always.