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JUNJO ROMANTICA Volume 11

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I was pleased to read thw newest Blu volume of Junjou Romantica, but found myself being fustrated by one major plot point-

The Romantica couple have made NO progress in the 3 or so years they've lived together!
I think the mangaka is dragging this out far too much (as another review noted also)
Mizuki (Usagi's cousin)doesn't really add any flavor other then being another rival for Misaki and an annoyance to the reader.

I'm an Egoist fan, so I was disappointed somewhat that they won't make an appearence until Volume 12... but the Terrorist couple did somewhat save the book with their smutty/romantic little chapter ^^

P.S Could someone please tell Misaki to stop being a wimp and own up to his relationship with Usagi-san lol

The storyline starts out similar to several past volumes. Misaki is having trouble with something, in this case it Valentine's and what to get Usagi. Big Daddy Usagi has a bit part and is still either trying to get Misaki to leave Usagi or get Usagi to dump Misaki.

Then comes the part were it seems that the manga-ka did the trick of what to do if your series is getting old or stale, Flash-forward in time, two years to be exact. While this is done to move the story forward it seems then we lose some of the actual story line. Did Usami's Dad accept Misaki or is still plotting behind the scenes? Did anything really happen? Do we want to know as readers? One thing that does grate is it seems that even after being with Usagi for three years he seems to have difficulty accepting he likes to "interact" with Usagi. While this was interesting in like the first 10 volumes it is getting old. There is also the addition of a new character Usagi's father's cousin, Mizuki, whom doesn't seem to like Misaki.

The second story pairing is Miyagi and Shinobu (sorry all you Nowaki and Hiro fans).

The art work is similar as in the other volumes. There are several somewhat explicit graphic scenes.

This series never disappoints me. This one really brings these two together even more. It also sets up for the next volume by giving a bit of a cliff-hanger. It also includes a chapter with the teacher-student couple...it is so cute.

I love this volume, the plot is getting twisted and twisted. I can't wait to see the next one, Misaki's bro would find out, how is he going to react.

The series of "Junjou Romantica" just keeps getting better and better. The couples are progressing, while Terrorist appears to be taking some slight set backs. If anyone has watched the anime before reading the manga, make sure to read the manga afterwards. There is so much more to learn! Also, to put a melancholy note on things, a chapter in this volume touches on Misaki's past after the death of his parents. Although he's energetic and lively, the certain things that a child can say will truly break your heart! Buy this volume, buy all the volumes! It's truly worth it.