Love Com, Vol. 11 (Love.com (Viz Media)) [Paperback]

Aya Nakahara (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Series: Love.com (Viz Media) | Publication Date: March 3, 2009

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Risa Koizumi is the tallest girl in class, and the last thing she wants is the humiliation of standing next to Atsushi Ôtani, the shortest guy. Fate and the whole school have other ideas, and the two find themselves cast as the unwilling stars of a bizarre romantic comedy duo.

Risa's love life is finally on a roll, now that Ôtani has confessed his love to her. But can her happiness be complete if her best friend is miserable? Nobu's grandma is moving to Hokkaido for health reasons, and Nobu has decided to go to college nearby. Nakao wants to be supportive, but the thought of being that far away from Nobu is driving him crazy. Will their relationship crack under the pressure?

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About the Author

Aya Nakahara won the 2004 Shogakukan Manga Award for her breakthrough hit Love*Com, which was made into a major motion picture and a PS2 game in 2006. She debuted with Haru to Kuuki to Nichiyou bi, and her other work is Himitsu kichi.

Product Details

• Paperback: 184 pages
• Publisher: VIZ Media LLC; Original edition (March 3, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1421523698
• ISBN-13: 978-1421523699
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #760,529 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Nobu and Nakao, May 11, 2009

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Hakajin "Ecclectic Student" (GA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Love Com, Vol. 11 (Love.com (Viz Media)) (Paperback)

This volume takes a short break from Risa and Ootani's relationship to focus on another couple, Nobu and Nakao. It's New Year's, but not everyone's enjoying the celebration. Nobu is considering moving to Hokkaido to be with her sick grandmother after high school, but she doesn't want to leave her Nakao behind. Nakao tries his best to be supportive, but he seems to be taking it really hard... Should Nobu stay with her beloved boyfriend, or go with her grandmother who really needs her? Nakao has a tough decision, too- should he support Nobu or beg her to stay? Risa, for her part, wants to help Nobu (especially after all the times Nobu has helped her), but she's not sure how to do that.

We don't get too much focus on Nobu and Nakao's relationship, and I enjoyed seeing more of them. The problem they face is realistic, too. Even though they've planned to stay together, something unexpected happens that may change that. It's a realistic conflict that many couples have to face. It's especially good on Nobu's part because she's the one who will ultimately decide things. Nakahara gives a good picture of what it's like to have to make a tough decision.

The second part of volume 11 gets back to Risa and Ootani. The day of Ootani's entrance exam is approaching, but at the last minute, his entire family comes down with the flu. He ends up spending the night at Risa's house, but with a surprising amount of overnight snowfall, will he even make it to exams?

This part wasn't as good as the first, but Ootani's introduction to Risa's family was funny. Risa's insane determination to get Ootani to his exam site was sweet and funny, too.

In volume 11, "Love Com" continues to look at problems that real couples face. It does so with the perfect balance of drama and humor, which makes it true to life. Not one to be missed.