Author: Mitsubachi Miyuki
Pages: N/A
Publication: 2022
Summary from Goodreads:
The new semester has begun, and Yuki and Naruse have moved up one grade at a time.
The final volume of the big hit basketball romantic comedy!
4 STARS - I REALLY LIKED IT
MY SPOILER REVIEW:
It's finally over!
Overall, I enjoyed the series and am glad to have reread it from the start to appreciate catching up with the end of the series. However, I don't think we needed 23 volumes to depict their relationship and growth.
The beginning and near the end were so frustrating at times because Yuki and Naruse seemed to be stuck in their same old problems: Letting problems build up because of temper tantrums and lack of communication. Like, the whole middle of the series was great when they were finally together and working to be better together. It seemed like they made 10 steps forward as a couple but then went 11 steps backwards once new love interests were introduced. It just seemed that some arcs were dragged out because of the same problems.
Btw, I ended up loving Sanohara; she could have had a whole spin-off series on her own with her situation. Also, finally, no cat fights between girls over a boy. I hope she found a boyfriend and is living well with her mom.
However, I do appreciate how the author depicted their relationship over the years. I think this was one of the few manga I've read where it shows all of the ups and downs of being in a long-term committed relationship that spanned from high school to college, especially where they're both in different grades. Unlike most series wanting to jump to the good part years later, there wasn't just one long time skip or a breakup before doing a time skip.
I'm glad I could finally finish the series, but I wish there were some extras on the side couples! How are Usami and Suwa doing? What about the captain and the other manager?? What's more, Himiko and Usamin???? I want to read more about their dynamic!!! Also, author never explained why Usami is ashamed/hates her lil bro lol. I just want to knowww
