Umi no Misaki

[wingman32x]

Good chapter. I was surprised that Mike was so perceptive. She pretty much nailed Shizuku's personality, and she only just got to know her. She did bring up one good topic though. How awesome is Shizuku going to be once she becomes less reserved? I can't wait for that.

[cyberdemon]

Originally Posted by wingman32x

Good chapter. I was surprised that Mike was so perceptive. She pretty much nailed Shizuku's personality, and she only just got to know her. She did bring up one good topic though. How awesome is Shizuku going to be once she becomes less reserved? I can't wait for that.

Things are pretty much equal between the 3 with Shizuku being reserved. If she becomes less reserved than this could start being a onesided match between the 3.

[wingman32x]

Originally Posted by cyberdemon

Things are pretty much equal between the 3 with Shizuku being reserved. If she becomes less reserved than this could start being a onesided match between the 3.

True, but it's not like we've seen all of Soyogi or Karin either. I'm not saying things will be as even, but the other two will most def. step their game up in turn.

[DragoZERO]

Originally Posted by wingman32x

Good chapter. I was surprised that Mike was so perceptive. She pretty much nailed Shizuku's personality, and she only just got to know her. She did bring up one good topic though. How awesome is Shizuku going to be once she becomes less reserved? I can't wait for that.

Too perceptive, a little ex machina. I think it would have been better if she gave us some serious looks in each chapter so you'd have an incline that she isn't just an airhead.

[crossguy]

But Mike has an "adult " viewpoint, and even if she says she figured it out herself, there is an element of off of the island knowledge/culture not confined to the existing characters. As my only point of reference in the authors' character development is a read of Ai yori Aoshi, this seems to fit his writing style.

[Ravenblitz]

so i guess shizuku will be a little bit more liberal and aggressive due to mike's comments, nagi's in serious deep love sh*t next haha

can't wait for the next chapter

[mammothb]

I think mike is gonna be like ami in toradora for umi no misaki. Wonder if she has fallen for him yet?

[cyberdemon]

so any news on the new chapter?

[DragoZERO]

Originally Posted by mammothb

I think mike is gonna be like ami in toradora for umi no misaki. Wonder if she has fallen for him yet?

That is quite plausible actually. But I don't think she will fall for him, at least, she'll try not to.

[Flower]

Originally Posted by crossguy

But Mike has an "adult " viewpoint, and even if she says she figured it out herself, there is an element of off of the island knowledge/culture not confined to the existing characters. As my only point of reference in the authors' character development is a read of Ai yori Aoshi, this seems to fit his writing style.

Agreed on this.

I really enjoyed Ai Yori Aoshi, and it was actually wiki'ing the author that led me to "find" Umi no Misaki some time back.

Originally Posted by cyberdemon

so any news on the new chapter?

Only thing I have seen is on solaris' twitter page - it is mentioned on the 9th (Sept) that he is waiting for ch. 71 "to show up".

[KLGChaos]

If I have one gripe about this manga, it's that it doesn't really seem to go anywhere. Other than that, the characters are great, even if Nagi is a major player.

[GrrDraxin]

Sometimes when a story deems it, going nowhere actually goes quite far... for a strictly romance based story anyway. There's bound to be drama, and I would expect that to come from the parents of the maidens, namely Shizuku and possibly Soyogi. Karin is pretty much covered for being that grandma takes care of her and Rinni.

[Flower]

Originally Posted by KLGChaos

If I have one gripe about this manga, it's that it doesn't really seem to go anywhere. Other than that, the characters are great, even if Nagi is a major player.

Maybe not yet ... to be fair it could be argued that Ai Yori Aoshi didn't really go anywhere for some time as well.

Somehow I think that the author is going to spend some time continuing to develop the characters before "plot events" really begin to kick in.

In my opinion there have been a few "warning signs" of possible conflicts coming up - on a small level in the person of the main characters classmates in school and on a larger level in the "mythological aspects" behind the Dragon God and the Shrine Maidens.

Originally Posted by GrrDraxin

Sometimes when a story deems it, going nowhere actually goes quite far... for a strictly romance based story anyway. There's bound to be drama, and I would expect that to come from the parents of the maidens, namely Shizuku and possibly Soyogi. Karin is pretty much covered for being that grandma takes care of her and Rinni.

Good call on the parents of Shizuku and Soyogi as possible sources for drama - hadn't thought of them....

Still I think it will be some time until they pop up.... Personally I like the slow pace and the slow character development, and in some ways I think it is kind of deliberate - a "match" to what life on the small island is supposed to be like somewhat.

In many ways this is part of what appeals to me - having both visited and even lived for some time on a small island like Okitsu I have been impressed with the author's ability to capture the feel of life there in the illustrations and even the ... "ambiance" I guess of the manga. Not an easy thing to do.

But such things do not appeal to everyone, I guess.

[DragoZERO]

Originally Posted by KLGChaos

If I have one gripe about this manga, it's that it doesn't really seem to go anywhere. Other than that, the characters are great, even if Nagi is a major player.

Don't worry...when the shit will hit the fan.

And Nagi is one of the best protags ever.

[AlaAlba]

Spoiler for 71:

What a cheap trick Mike is trying to do on Nagi, use a burger as a bait? > >

Oooh, how I wish one of the girls to say "FXCK OFF BXTCH, Leave this island or I
'll feed you to cats!!" lol
or maybe Nagi?

I dont like this outsider arc. I hope this will end soon.

[Ravenblitz]

Spoiler for ch44:

i want some mec burger... Mike-san luring Nagi and the ladies specially Shizuku to Tokyo?!? and uhh some serious plot at last?

[DragoZERO]

Ehh...I'm a little iffy with this arc. I'm not getting what I thought I'd be getting.

And the slow progress with each chapter is starting to get to me as well. I want some action drama!!

[frubam]

Aww, finally a page with Rinne and even a panty shot =03. I've been in quite the loli mood recently. Also, Shizuku's new moniker(the cat ears/tail) was REALLY cute !

As far as the pacing goes, I'll agree with Mycanid; I tend to think nothing much of anything would happen on such a small island. With only 4 chars that truly get screen time, with an occasional 1 or 2 extra people here and there, and lack of anything in terms of activities, I would expect things to simply be "mundane"(as mundane as a boy and 3 girls can be anyways).

The grandma seems like she may intervene in some way to get rid of Mike. Perhaps by revealing her location to some reporters?

side note: Kisaragi-sensei hasn't shown up once since she dropped Mike off. What an irresponsible adult! What kind of best friend is she!?

Originally Posted by Drago

And the slow progress with each chapter is starting to get to me as well. I want some action!!

what a perv .

[KLGChaos]

71 is out... Looks like the old person at the end seems to want to take measure to keep Nagi from getting homesick. Oh god, something tells me it's going to head into cult fanatic territory soon, with Nagi being kidnapped or something.

[frubam]

Originally Posted by klg

71 is out... Looks like the old person at the end seems to want to take measure to keep Nagi from getting homesick. Oh god, something tells me it's going to head into cult fanatic territory soon, with Nagi being kidnapped or something.

I don't know about that. It seemed like she would do something that wouldn't arouse much suspicions. Or maybe she'll get Rinne to use some puppy dog eyes. Seriously though, kidnapping seems a bit much. Unless Mike's the one doing the kidnapping. Or Shizuku (>.>).