(L) Jaku Chara Tomozaki-Kun [LN]

[Cinnamon]

Got the Kindle version myself so I'm missing out on those side stories. How was the Bookwalker SS?

[Rinvelt]

Izumi beating the hell out of Nakamura thanks to Tomozaki's training.

[Cinnamon]

Originally Posted by Rinvelt

Izumi beating the hell out of Nakamura thanks to Tomozaki's training.

Ouch, his pride takes another dive then

[Rinvelt]

So, in a few words: I hate every person who will be able to read everything in one go once the series will be finished.

The cliff isn't really a cliff, but damn it makes you want to read the next volume.
Anyway, really good, as usual.
Kikuchi-san is still a dangerous weapon who melts my heart each time she speaks (and Tomozaki's description of her every movements in a holy and fantasy way doesn't help)
Mizusawa is still so cool, like Tomozaki said, if I was a girl I would fall so easily.
Mimimi becomes even more endearing, but my (melted) heart is still with Kikuchi-san.

Now I need to jump from a roof, hope I'll fall into coma and wake up in a few years.

[Cinnamon]

I know. It's so good I somehow wish I found it later so I don't have to wait haha. One of my absolute favorite series though so missing the hype before each volume would be a bit sad too.

[learning2tl]

As for me, taking it slowwwly and savoring that goodness. Just finished Chapter 2, which I think is a good high note to stop at for now.

As a side-effect of having had to explore Volume 1 in much detail, it's quite interesting to note the references to a few things in Volume 1 that are popping up in Volume 6 - though I suppose they're also references to the manga by this point.

[learning2tl]

Great volume to be the mid-point of this great series, really. The right amount of lightheartedness needed after the more serious volumes 4 and 5.

Since someone reminded me about it, just thought I'd share that the 月刊ガガガチャンネル vol.83 video is now available:

http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/1527479371

Jaku-chara stuff starts at 43:40. Potential minor spoilers for anyone who hasn't read the series.

[Cinnamon]

Originally Posted by learning2tl

Great volume to be the mid-point of this great series, really. The right amount of lightheartedness needed after the more serious volumes 4 and 5.
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It's awesome to see how much he changed even from the first volume until this one where he finally realises the root of his problems with real life. And this may be another work where every character is the best character, especially Mizusawa. Waiting for the next volume will be tough now that the stage is set for theatre, manzai and the start of his love problems

Edit: Now I want an Audible version of this, thx L²T

[learning2tl]

Also, didn't catch on to this before, but he also appears with Fly on Gagaga Channel 72! (Which was around the time that Volume 4 was published, I think.) Part 2 is particularly full of explanations to do with the characters and illustrations (e.g. there's a segment on Kikuchi-san scenes).

P.S. Toranoana Mimimi SS finally arrived today!

[Rinvelt]

^Nice, what is it about?

[learning2tl]

Originally Posted by Rinvelt

^Nice, what is it about?

Spoiler for Volume 6:

Gyoza scene with Mimimi, but from Mimimi's point of view.

[learning2tl]

Twitter competition results: http://blog.gagagabunko.jp/?eid=278
(Correspondingly has new illustration by Fly)

Link to SS:

Spoiler for Takes place around Volume 6 so spoiler-ing just in case.:

http://blog.gagagabunko.jp/?eid=279

[Rinvelt]

^Oh, was rather nice, thanks.

[learning2tl]

If anyone wants to hear more 'voiced' lines from the novel, there's also a bit of that towards the end of this interview with the author:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtm-MMAZNCY

[Cinnamon]

Thanks for the link. A really interesting interview and he has also a really nice voice! I want him to voice Tomozaki himself!

[kari-no-sugata II]

The translations have gotten to the end of the LN1. I actually read the raw a few weeks back because at the time the translations were so slow but now it ended fast, which was nice. Anyway, given that I enjoyed LN1 and the positive reactions here, I'm curious about how the rest of the series plays out.

So basically - for LN2 and later, what it the style/nature of the series? Does it change much from LN1 overall? Note, I'm not asking about the plot at all. I presume it doesn't turn into the same old harem rom-com series we see all over the place, otherwise it wouldn't be getting such a positive reaction.

[learning2tl]

Eh what can I say, it gets even better after Volume 1 (in my humble completely unbiased opinion).

Anyway, as everyone will know by now, Volume 6.5 due for release on 18th October and will be a collection of stories (relating to past incidents) written from the POV of different characters. Looks like it's going to be a relatively short one at only 312 pages.

I wonder who we'll get for cover illustration.

Spoiler for Volume 6.5 Description (from Amazon, in Japanese):

少女たちの想いを綴る、珠玉の短編集!

あの日、彼女はまだ完璧じゃなかった。
あの日、彼女は人前で初めて泣いた。
あの日、彼女はすべてを振り切るスピードが欲しかった。
あの日、彼女は――……。

日南、菊池さん、みみみ、優鈴――。
少女たちのあの日の想いが、ここに紐解かれる。

6巻と7巻をつなぐ彼女の気持ちも……?

「弱キャラ友崎くん」の世界がさらに色づく、珠玉の短編集。

First POV listed there sounds like it should be very interesting, especially I haven't been able to get hold of the Lvl. 99 SS yet.

[Cinnamon]

Originally Posted by kari-no-sugata II

So basically - for LN2 and later, what it the style/nature of the series? Does it change much from LN1 overall? Note, I'm not asking about the plot at all. I presume it doesn't turn into the same old harem rom-com series we see all over the place, otherwise it wouldn't be getting such a positive reaction.

If you liked the first volume, you can be assured it will develop into more than just following guides or completing tasks as each one becomes harder and more complex. For him, his surroundings, the relationships etc. It really escalates. I probably sound like an ad... I'm not sponsored by them okay?

[kari-no-sugata II]

Originally Posted by Cinnamon

If you liked the first volume, you can be assured it will develop into more than just following guides or completing tasks as each one becomes harder and more complex. For him, his surroundings, the relationships etc. It really escalates. I probably sound like an ad... I'm not sponsored by them okay?

Thanks for trying to answer my vaguely worded question

If I had more spare time I'd probably try to read the rest of the series. Fortunately, the translator is carrying on so I'm reading those instead. So far so good.

To put it in gaming terms, for the MC to keep growing he has to continue grinding the good exp areas that he's familiar with (keep on working the basics) and also as he levels up and gains more skills he should challenge appropriate new areas and new monsters that he couldn't before (needs to spend a decent proportion of his time out of his comfort zone).

So far (in the translations) the author is delivering nicely. I'm also glad to see that he's not just interacting with pretty girls too - one worry I'd had in LN1 is that all the other guys felt like "antagonists" and all the girls felt like "capture targets" which gave it a "harem" feel, so LN2 feels better already.

[Rinvelt]

Got my tablet back and SAI 2 as well, so wanted to try the "color" layer and did something quick. It's not clean, but it's not bad, so thought I might as well share it.

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