Manga Review: Takane & Hana, Volume 12, by Yuki Shiwasu

Rating (Out of 5): ~4

Publisher: Shojo Beat (VIZ Media)

Release Date: December 2019

Volumes: 16+

Spoilers?: No.

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Volume: 1. 11. 13.

Goodreads Synopsis:

A strong-willed high school girl and a hot young scion of a business empire can’t help trying to outwit each other every chance they get… But could these opposites be conning themselves out of the perfect match?!

After her older sister refuses to go to an arranged marriage meeting with Takane Saibara, the heir to a vast business fortune, high schooler Hana Nonomura agrees to be her stand-in to save face for the family. But when Takane and Hana pair up, get ready for some sparks to fly between these two utter opposites!

A hospitalized Takane drops a major bombshell on Hana, and she doesn’t know if he’s serious or not! In typical Takane form, he overdoes things, and Hana is at a loss as to how she should deal with the news. Could some advice from love rival Rino actually help?

Review:

After that last volume, Takane needs some recovery time. And, suddenly, Hana is making this even harder on him. Despite how Hana had confessed her feelings, now that Takane has accepted his, it's hitting her in a different way.

I understand part of what's happening with Hana here. But then Okamon steps in and tries to help, and I don't like that one bit. It makes me feel bad for Okamon, but also I really don't think bring this triangle back is necessary. Near the end of the volume, it seems like Takane has started to realize what he's doing wrong, so I'm curious where that will go next.

I actually didn't expect this twist in the plot. Part of it makes sense, part of it upsets me. But overall I'm excited to see where it goes next.

A review copy was provided by the publisher, VIZ Media, for an honest review. Thank you so, so much!