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Title: Otokomae Beads Club

By: Motomi Kyousuke

Genre: Shoujo, School Life, Comedy

Chapters: 3 + 2 Special Chapters

My Rating: 7/10

Plot/ Story line:

This light hearted Shoujo-comedy manga sort of lifted my spirits! Though I can’t see the link how the world Takami actually fell in love with Ibuki (I guess it’s love at first sight?), I personally feel that for such a short manga, the story line’s simple and sweet enough for me! Of course, I would prefer it to be a longer manga that can have more events base on the couple as well as knowing the team members of the Beads Club (More like Council Committee) better in terms of each individual’s personality. Ibuki realizing her feelings for Takami were rather sudden and not elaborated enough to me.

It’s rather comical too, especially the other team members, or council committee members, because they are always hiding to spy on the couple during their kissing scenes. So at the end, Takami and Ibuki never really did anything daring because they were often spyed on. Haha! However, I thought it could have been more comical, but this is just a light hearted manga, so the blend between romance and comedy was just nice.

In additional, this manga somehow reminded me of Paradise Kiss. Especially the part when they had to bead their products.

Drawing:

I LOVE THE CRYING SCENES! I don’t mean to be sadistic or anything, but the way Motomi Kyousuke draw the tears-streaming-down-cheeks scenes are so touching and emotional! I just couldn’t bare to see Ibuki crying because she really looked hurt and sad! Takami look gorgeous and damn handsome in many scenes as well, especially the scenes with his hair flying to the side. It’s just super cool. I thought Iowa looks really cute, but mind you, Iowa’s a guy who likes to dress up like a girl.

The way Motomi Kyousuke draws the eyes (Especially Ibuki’s) are near perfect. Dreamy, big and full of emotions. I’m always captivated by Ibuki’s eyes!

Characters:

Takami is like the cool guy in this manga, and it definitely left a good impression on me as he appears to be a very caring boyfriend! His dark aura sometimes appear to be cool too. For someone like Takami, I couldn’t imagine him beading a cute Tiara for the Beauty Pageant in Chapter 3! It’s really hard to believe, but that’s what makes him more interesting, isn’t it? (:

I just love Ibuki’s character! She’s manly and she stands firm in her believes, keeping to her promises as far as possible. And the fact that she knows martial arts make me like her even more! A fantastic role model for me and all the other girls! Though I feel that she should behave like herself more often, rather than hide her manly side in front of others. She’s also a very brave and responsible, and this character trait of hers was clearly shown when she promised to not let any girl in the Beauty Pageant come to harm as she will protect and take care of them. She even got injured because she protected one of her friends. Admirable and respectable, isn’t she?

Most memorable line/scene:

“Don’t touch her! She’s mine!” Takami to the Ghost in HYPER CHAPTER. (I JUST LOVE HIS POSSESIVENESS TOWARDS HER!)

I would recommend it to:

Shoujo lovers and those who just want to read a short, light hearted romance manga.

Credits:

http://www.whatismanga.com/images/manga/otokomae-beads-club.gif