Rating (Out of 5): ~4
Publisher: Shojo Beat (VIZ Media)
Release Date: May 2019
Volumes: 18.
Spoilers?: No.
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Goodreads Synopsis:
Music and longing collide in this ballad of unrequited love!
Nino Arisugawa, a girl who loves to sing, experiences her first heart-wrenching goodbye when her beloved childhood friend, Momo, moves away. And after Nino befriends Yuzu, a music composer, she experiences another sad parting! Luckily, Nino reunites with Momo and Yuzu in high school, but things haven’t played out the way anyone expected…
Nino’s voice remains in terrible shape as she takes the stage at Tokyo Sailing… In a last-ditch effort, a determined Yuzu removes his mask and whispers, “Sing with me, Alice”… Will they be able to save In No Hurry’s performance?
Nino Arisugawa, a girl who loves to sing, experiences her first heart-wrenching goodbye when her beloved childhood friend, Momo, moves away. And after Nino befriends Yuzu, a music composer, she experiences another sad parting! Luckily, Nino reunites with Momo and Yuzu in high school, but things haven’t played out the way anyone expected…
Nino’s voice remains in terrible shape as she takes the stage at Tokyo Sailing… In a last-ditch effort, a determined Yuzu removes his mask and whispers, “Sing with me, Alice”… Will they be able to save In No Hurry’s performance?
Review:
Because of how Nino appears to be handling her struggle, Momo decides
to make a drastic decision. It doesn't necessarily help in the
moment, and Yuzu has to help her come to a better conclusion, still.
I definitely see why Momo did what he did, but I'm conflicted about
it.
It really bothers me how Nino needs someone specific to sing for, to
strive for. Why can't she just do it for herself, or her fans, or her
love of singing? Why does it have to be Momo? But, then again, I can
see how maybe their actual relationship doesn't seem to work with
what they want in life, however sad and frustrating that is.
Aside from the main triangle drama, we see Kurose making some
realizations about his feelings, and fighting himself over not
wanting to move forward. Yuzu has a sweet moment with Haruyoshi, and
Momo gets to confront his mom and their relationship, in a real way
for once.
I'm not too sure where Nino is going next, but I like where the other
characters are heading at this point, at least. Still a very strong
series, touching but easy to read.
A review copy was provided by the publisher, VIZ Media, for an honest review. Thank you so, so much!
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