I've finished "Otomen Vol. 5" by Aya Kanno.
Product Description
R to L (Japanese Style). Having Girly Hobbies Doesn't Make You Less Manly!
Asuka Masamune is a guy who loves girly things--sewing, knitting, making cute stuffed animals and reading shojo comics. But in a world where boys are expected to act manly, Asuka must hide his beloved hobbies and play the part of a masculine jock instead. Ryo Miyakozuka, on the other hand, is a girl who can't sew or bake a cake to save her life. Asuka finds himself drawn to Ryo, but she likes only the manliest of men! Can Asuka ever show his true self to anyone, much less to the girl that he's falling for?
Ryo is chosen to participate in a contest where flower arrangement and tea ceremony skills are tested -- but she sucks at those things! To top things off, the previous champion wants Asuka for herself! Does Ryo have a fighting chance?
About the Author
Aya Kanno was born in Tokyo, Japan. She is the creator of Soul Rescue, which has been published in the United States, and her latest work, Otomen, is currently being serialized in Japan's BetsuHana magazine. Blank Slate was originally published in BetsuHana magazine.
Reading level: Young Adult
Paperback: 192 pages
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC; Original edition (February 2, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1421527375
ISBN-13: 978-1421527376
My Review:
In the first story is all about Ryo who has grown in characterisation. She is picked to represent the 2nd year class in Ideal-Con during the school festivities. Unfortunately, she doesn't know anything about cooking, tea ceremony or flower arranging, LOL! Luckily she has Asuka who volunteers to be her "assistant".
The next story is all about Juta and his pen name "Jewel Sachinana". It seems like Jewel has won an award for her manga except she has to give a speech. Juta has keep his secret for the following reasons:
1. His stories are based around Asuka
2. He's afraid his fans wouldn't be horrified that Jewel is "a frivolous womanizing ladies' man" in his own words.
Juta refuses to out himself and convinces one of his sisters to take his place. But of course, it doesn't go according to plan!
This is a very funny and hilarious series with lots of interesting hijinks!
5/5
1 comment:
Ah! I loved Otomen! I didn't read the whole series (and I don't think the whole thing is released) but what I did read made me LOL like you wouldn't believe. Glad to see you liked it :)
♥ Trish
Just a YA Girl
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