Nakamura Yoshiki - Skip Beat, vol. 04-05 (Eng. trans.)
Much better!
Volume four isn't all that different from the first three, except it has a chicken suit! The chicken suit makes all things better, including Kyoko's maniacal schemes. And volume five takes a side character and does a lot more with her, which also made me happy. We also get to see more of Kyoko that isn't just about her grudge against Sho, and some more depth to Ren as well.
I was a little bored in the storyline about parents and Maria's parents, largely because I have a really hard time following the various acting strategy things, particularly when someone is acting and when they aren't. On the other hand, I love how Maria thinks Kyoko is her hero because Kyoko's the first person who doesn't sugarcoat things.
If you can't already tell, I love the giant chicken suit storyline, particularly Ren confiding in someone dressed as a giant chicken. I am liking Ren a little more, now that I think Kyoko will not immediately fall for him and that he's showing some emotional vulnerability while Kyoko isn't. Also, I am a total sucker for the "they have past history together!" schtick.
And in volume five, we get wacky hijinks with Moko! Why do I think her name is Moko when it's Kanae?
I am disproportionately amused by how much Kyoko wants to befriend Moko, and I know everyone is going to say "Told you so," but it's so good seeing female friendship! Privileged!
The acting strategy has me rolling my eyes again, but that's ok, because it's going with Kanae and Kyoko against the world!
In conclusion: giant chicken suit!
Volume four isn't all that different from the first three, except it has a chicken suit! The chicken suit makes all things better, including Kyoko's maniacal schemes. And volume five takes a side character and does a lot more with her, which also made me happy. We also get to see more of Kyoko that isn't just about her grudge against Sho, and some more depth to Ren as well.
I was a little bored in the storyline about parents and Maria's parents, largely because I have a really hard time following the various acting strategy things, particularly when someone is acting and when they aren't. On the other hand, I love how Maria thinks Kyoko is her hero because Kyoko's the first person who doesn't sugarcoat things.
If you can't already tell, I love the giant chicken suit storyline, particularly Ren confiding in someone dressed as a giant chicken. I am liking Ren a little more, now that I think Kyoko will not immediately fall for him and that he's showing some emotional vulnerability while Kyoko isn't. Also, I am a total sucker for the "they have past history together!" schtick.
And in volume five, we get wacky hijinks with Moko! Why do I think her name is Moko when it's Kanae?
I am disproportionately amused by how much Kyoko wants to befriend Moko, and I know everyone is going to say "Told you so," but it's so good seeing female friendship! Privileged!
The acting strategy has me rolling my eyes again, but that's ok, because it's going with Kanae and Kyoko against the world!
In conclusion: giant chicken suit!