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xxxHOLiC, Vol. 6

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xxxHolic just keeps getting better and better. While last volume we saw a major progression with the plot with Yuko battling a mysterious villian's quest, here we get some BIG personal development between Watanuki and Domeki with heaps of romantic suggestions and Watanuki actually being forced to ponder what Domeki means to him.

It also becomes apparent that Yuko "hired" Domeki for a much greater reason that simply to repay a fee. Several characters mention or speculate on Domeki's destiny and where he's headed with in becoming obvious that big changes are instore for him in future volumes (having seen the next volume in Japanese I can say this is definitly the case!).

The art is of course first class and I simply loved the translation notes in the back (5 pages!). This manga continues to educate me in the Japanese language and culture.

5+ stars for this baby!

XXXHolic volume six finds Watanuki on his own, as Yuko has gone to "make gods" in Tsubasa, the crossover manga starring Sakura and Shaoran. Watanuki had become a kitchen slave, making treats for Yuko and Motonoki as they downed gallons of alcohol. At last, he is going to get a vacation! But rather than have free time, Watanuki becomes embroiled in a friendship that might kill him.

In the park, he meets a beautiful woman. They quickly become like a mother and son. But something is wrong, and Domeki might have to take drastic measures to help his friend. This story takes up the last two-thirds of the volume. The first third is a cute story where Domeki and Watanuki journey to the spirit world with the help of a magical lantern.

The cultural notes in the back are interesting and helpful, more so than any other manga I have read. Anyone who has read all the notes from XXXHolic will have an above-average knowledge of Japanese culture.

And, as usual, Yuko's outfits are ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!!!! Just look at the cover!!! The CLAMP studio is SO skilled at designing clothes.

CLAMP, xxxHolic vol. 6 (Del Rey, 2005)

Will Yuko stop at nothing to get liquor? This time she ropes Watanuki and Domeki into attending a spirit parade in order to collect nectar. The second episode concerns a woman grieving for her son, who would be Watanuki's age, and the friendship that forms between the two of them. Uncharacteristic cliffhanger ending for this volume, so get your hands on vol. 7 at the same time. ***

A woman in the park who lost her child when she was young becomes a close friend to Wantanuki. He begins to bring her presents of food and loves to spend time with her after school. The scary fact is that we don't know if she is real or not? Wantanuki finds her great company while Yuko is away and even forsakes Himawari to be with her. Who can save him? The best so far of the XXXHolic series that I've read. Very nice stories and a lot of fun!

For all those Clamp fans out there this series is a do not miss.XXholic is one of there stranger works but it's still very good.It ties in with the Tsubasa series that they are working on at the same time.It deals in the world of ghosts, magic and superstition.