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ラブ★コン [Love Com] #4
Love★Com, Vol. 4
Risa has finally realized that she has feelings for Otani, and can't wait to confess her love. But dense Otani won't take her hints! With the help of all their friends and a romantic beach vacation, can Risa get her affections past his thick head?
171 pages, Paperback
First published February 25, 2003
About the author
Aya Nakahara
114 books256 followersAya Nakahara is an award-winning Japanese comic book author who made her debut in 1995. She is most famous for her Kansai-dialect romantic comedy series Lovely Complex (also known as ラブ★コン or Love★Com) which as well as spawning a feature film and a 24-episode animated television series has been translated into many different languages and has been published across the world.
She primarily writes in the romance and romantic comedy genres. Her most recent work is Dame no Watashi Koishite kudasai R (ダメな私に恋してくださいR).
See also 中原アヤ.
She primarily writes in the romance and romantic comedy genres. Her most recent work is Dame no Watashi Koishite kudasai R (ダメな私に恋してくださいR).
See also 中原アヤ.
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April 12, 2021
Waa me da mucha pena Risa, pobrecita fue rechazada :c
Me divierto mucho con este manga, es super chistosa la relación que mantienen Risa y Otani pero en el fondo igual me da pena que la altura juegue un papel tan importante, sobre todo desde que a ella le gusta el pequeño Otani su complejo ha aumentado muchísimo
Por otra parte aunque Otani es un tonto, es super dulce waa me morí cuando la llama por su cumple y le da su disco favorito y encima ven los fuegos artificiales 🥺❤️ recuerdo una escena que creo sucede ahí mismo 🤫
Me encanta esta historia y los amigos jajsjs bueno son típicos amigos xd
Me divierto mucho con este manga, es super chistosa la relación que mantienen Risa y Otani pero en el fondo igual me da pena que la altura juegue un papel tan importante, sobre todo desde que a ella le gusta el pequeño Otani su complejo ha aumentado muchísimo
Por otra parte aunque Otani es un tonto, es super dulce waa me morí cuando la llama por su cumple y le da su disco favorito y encima ven los fuegos artificiales 🥺❤️ recuerdo una escena que creo sucede ahí mismo 🤫
Me encanta esta historia y los amigos jajsjs bueno son típicos amigos xd
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January 2, 2024
Risa's fallen in love with Ōtani, but they've been All Hanshin-Kyojin so comfortably, for so long, that it's hard to bring the subject up. Especially since Ōtani doesn't catch a clue even when Risa tells him she loves him right out.
Much like Hana-Kimi which came out around the same time, this is pleasant reading with an appealing pair of leads, but I feel there's something missing. It isn't consistently funny, the emotional beats aren't particularly strong, and it runs around in circles a lot even this early on. As often happens with shoujo romances, the supporting characters aren't individual people as much as they are cheerleaders and emotional props for the heroine. Decent, unspectacular art rounds things out.
The last time I tried to read this, I got about as far as Risa and Ōtani going out (this is a shoujo manga, so this is no spoiler), and I wasn't up for several volumes of stagey crises, horrible misunderstandings, interfering would-be other girls, or whatnot. At least so far, it hasn't annoyed or bored me like a good number of shoujo comedies have, so I'll keep on with it.
Much like Hana-Kimi which came out around the same time, this is pleasant reading with an appealing pair of leads, but I feel there's something missing. It isn't consistently funny, the emotional beats aren't particularly strong, and it runs around in circles a lot even this early on. As often happens with shoujo romances, the supporting characters aren't individual people as much as they are cheerleaders and emotional props for the heroine. Decent, unspectacular art rounds things out.
The last time I tried to read this, I got about as far as Risa and Ōtani going out (this is a shoujo manga, so this is no spoiler), and I wasn't up for several volumes of stagey crises, horrible misunderstandings, interfering would-be other girls, or whatnot. At least so far, it hasn't annoyed or bored me like a good number of shoujo comedies have, so I'll keep on with it.
May 22, 2024
[22/05/2024] ~ Tengo que admitir que originalmente recordaba que éste era mi volumen favorito de toda la historia, por lo cual me sorprendí cuando terminé de leerlo y fue tipo "... was this it?". Pero claro, después de leer mi reseña volví a comprender por qué le puse la nota que le puse. La realidad es que si, Lovely Complex en sus primeros volúmenes logra captar la esencia del amor no correspondido de una forma que no leí en ningún otro shoujo. Ahora bien, no se si esta vez estaba más en un mood como para que pasen cosas románticas o qué, pero sentí que me faltó algo, así que me veo en la obligación de bajarle una estrellita, aunque el tomo en sí sigue siendo espectacular. El próximo volumen que recuerdo que amé fue el 7 así que espero no volver a decepcionarme con respecto a mis recuerdos xd.
On another note, la parte donde Risa lo empieza a maldecir a Otani y a su descendencia kjj no amigo tuve que contener la risa en el Sarmiento porque me DESCOSTILLABA la traducción argentina solo hizo que fuera un momento incluso más gracioso.
4 de 5 estrellas.
AMO AMO AMO ESTE VOLUMEN CON TODO LO QUE SOY. Tiene mis dos momentos FAVORITOS del anime, previo a que Otani y Risa comiencen a salir. Lit este volumen es el epítome de amor no correspondido, and I'm so here for it.
4.5 de 5 estrellas.
On another note, la parte donde Risa lo empieza a maldecir a Otani y a su descendencia kjj no amigo tuve que contener la risa en el Sarmiento porque me DESCOSTILLABA la traducción argentina solo hizo que fuera un momento incluso más gracioso.
4 de 5 estrellas.
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AMO AMO AMO ESTE VOLUMEN CON TODO LO QUE SOY. Tiene mis dos momentos FAVORITOS del anime, previo a que Otani y Risa comiencen a salir. Lit este volumen es el epítome de amor no correspondido, and I'm so here for it.
4.5 de 5 estrellas.
May 6, 2021
Lovely Complex 4
Avances y retrocesos, situaciones confusas, enojos, problemas, un volumen con mucha emoción y sentimientos.
5star
Adelante SPOILERS
Enormes SPOILERS
Avances y retrocesos, situaciones confusas, enojos, problemas, un volumen con mucha emoción y sentimientos.
5star
Adelante SPOILERS
Enormes SPOILERS
June 9, 2020
This manga is absolutely hilarious, I wish i'd read it sooner!!
July 5, 2021
J'ai aimé ce tome où l'on voit enfin la relation entre Risa et Otani évoluer. Mais mon petit cœur souffre trooop
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June 28, 2024poor Risa, she deserves so much better
July 11, 2014
The (most definitely one-sided) love story of Risa and Otani continues! The name of the game is stupidity and the grad-prize winner is Otani!
In this volume, Risa has accepted her feelings towards Otani, but things get complicated when she finally has to put these emotions out in the open. If only he was smart enough to realize it himself!
This has been one of my favourite volumes so far! It's a roller coaster of desperation as you watch the frustration rise. I know frustration isn't normally a positive, but here it is the best thing ever. I think that having all these ups and downs in their relationship is what makes this good stand-alone love story. The story is just so cute yet pathetic and overall it really keeps true to the characters.
In this volume, Risa has accepted her feelings towards Otani, but things get complicated when she finally has to put these emotions out in the open. If only he was smart enough to realize it himself!
This has been one of my favourite volumes so far! It's a roller coaster of desperation as you watch the frustration rise. I know frustration isn't normally a positive, but here it is the best thing ever. I think that having all these ups and downs in their relationship is what makes this good stand-alone love story. The story is just so cute yet pathetic and overall it really keeps true to the characters.
May 27, 2015
This volume will jerk your heart strings even if its about a high school first love. Risa is agonizing whether to tell her crush she likes him or not. I love the part Nobu, her honey and their friends play in Risa making her decision. They are so well meaning and you've got to love when Nobu is rocking her best friend role for Risa's sake. Love how Otani and Risa continually bond over Unibozu and how important his friendship with Risa obviously is to Otani.
The art is perfect for the story and there were many stunning frames throughout the volume. Chapter 16 was the best chapter so far in the series - the whole school trip angle was the perfect setting for Otani to air his own feelings.
BOTTOM LINE: Oh, Risa! Oh, Otani! I feel for them both.
The art is perfect for the story and there were many stunning frames throughout the volume. Chapter 16 was the best chapter so far in the series - the whole school trip angle was the perfect setting for Otani to air his own feelings.
BOTTOM LINE: Oh, Risa! Oh, Otani! I feel for them both.
August 1, 2014
I ALWAYS GIVE THESE VOLUMES FIVE STARS AND I DON'T WANT TO BUT I CAN'T HELP IT THEY'RE SO GOOD
January 11, 2015
Finally!!! She finally declares her love... ^^ even though it didn't go that well, we all know he is going to fall in love with you Badly ^^
July 12, 2015
Adorabile! *-*
August 2, 2009
Laugh-out-loud funny, cry-out-loud heart-wrenching. Probably my favorite manga series.
April 6, 2017
Cette série me rend très nostalgique !
December 6, 2020
Reread - It sucks to confess and get rejected, the manga really captures the feeling of liking someone back in high-school and having it not work out the way you want. Cheer up Risa!
November 14, 2023
MY HEART! >.<
July 23, 2024
Con este tomo me declaro fan acérrima de Risa 🫶🏾🩷
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December 13, 2012
SPOILERS:
Risa cries a lot in this volume, and I mean a lot. She's emotional than all the other volumes combined, but it was touching. Can't wait for next volume in manga!
Some things haven't changed, like....
-Still obsessed with Umbozu
Risa becomes more emotional and sensitive about her height, and as much as she wants to tell Otani she loves him he's just so stupid to get the hint!
She confesses to him on her birthday after he gave her her birthday present and they watch the fireworks, but he takes it in a friendly way! He didn't even know she was meaning it in a romantic way....
She does her best to ignore Otani, but they always somehow end up alone!!!!!
Otani in the end thinks really hard about it and tells Risa "I like you a lot. You hang out with me and do weird stuff that no one else would do with me. But I can't just stop and like you right away. I'm really sorry".
Risa cries a lot in this volume, and I mean a lot. She's emotional than all the other volumes combined, but it was touching. Can't wait for next volume in manga!
Some things haven't changed, like....
-Still obsessed with Umbozu
Risa becomes more emotional and sensitive about her height, and as much as she wants to tell Otani she loves him he's just so stupid to get the hint!
She confesses to him on her birthday after he gave her her birthday present and they watch the fireworks, but he takes it in a friendly way! He didn't even know she was meaning it in a romantic way....
She does her best to ignore Otani, but they always somehow end up alone!!!!!
Otani in the end thinks really hard about it and tells Risa "I like you a lot. You hang out with me and do weird stuff that no one else would do with me. But I can't just stop and like you right away. I'm really sorry".
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 4, 2017
Oh, the agony of first love! Risa is coming to terms with her own feelings, but what that means for those around her seems to be a lot of chaos. The one thing I really love about this series is the dynamic of her friendships play into everything. This isn't just about her romance...it's everyone's story.
March 26, 2014
This one is the best so far! Not only because it was really funny and Risa has finally confessed but because how amazingly beautiful this is drawn. Seriously, there were some pages that I just couldn't stop staring at, I really loved it.
November 29, 2014
i like it very munch. All the books of Aya Nakahara are very good she makes the best books ever!!
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September 3, 2018
This review is for the Italian edition.
September 8, 2019
Amikor az első kötetet újraolvastam, az elején úgy éreztem, annyira nem köt le, mint sok-sok évvel korábban, és felmerült bennem, talán már nem tudják fenntartani az érdeklődésem az ilyen történetek. (Mint amikor nemrég tettem egy próbát az Itazura na Kiss animével, szerintem egy 7-8 évvel ezelőtt biztos tetszett volna, de most csak idegesített, pár rész után abba is hagytam a sorozatot.)
Azt éreztem a történet elején, nekem most ehhez a huzavonához nincs türelmem, aztán újra berántott a sorozat, talán már az első kötet végén, de a másodiknál biztosan. És most már úgy érzem, nagyon is át tudom érezni Risa helyzetét, sokkal jobban, mint amikor először olvastam, hiszen az azóta eltelt kilenc évben hasonló tapasztalatokat magam is szereztem, mint ő, és bevallom, kicsit meg is sajdult a szívem ezt a kötetet olvasva… Annyira tudnak ezek a helyzetek fájni – azok a mondatok, a reménykedés, a gyötrődés…
Azt éreztem a történet elején, nekem most ehhez a huzavonához nincs türelmem, aztán újra berántott a sorozat, talán már az első kötet végén, de a másodiknál biztosan. És most már úgy érzem, nagyon is át tudom érezni Risa helyzetét, sokkal jobban, mint amikor először olvastam, hiszen az azóta eltelt kilenc évben hasonló tapasztalatokat magam is szereztem, mint ő, és bevallom, kicsit meg is sajdult a szívem ezt a kötetet olvasva… Annyira tudnak ezek a helyzetek fájni – azok a mondatok, a reménykedés, a gyötrődés…
June 6, 2021
Diria que Otani no tiene remedio, ¿Cómo no se puede dar cuenta que Risa está enamorada de él?
Pero luego recuerdo que así era yo y se me pasa.
Me gusta la historia, los dos protagonistas tienen una química sin igual, pero hay algo que no me termina de gustar. Verán, hasta hace algunos años, las historias románticas que salían de Asia (y en ocasiones, también de Occidente) promovían mucho el "Insiste hasta el cansancio, si te rechazan en algún momento tu perseverancia hará que se enamoren de ti" y no creo que esto sea sano.
A veces puede dar resultados, pero muchas otras veces no y al final habrá gente amargada y resentida porque no correspondieron a sus sentimientos, cuando la otra parte no les debe nada más que un si o un no.
En fin, que esa es mi espinita y a pesar de todo se que voy a continuar leyendo la convivencia de este par.
Pero luego recuerdo que así era yo y se me pasa.
Me gusta la historia, los dos protagonistas tienen una química sin igual, pero hay algo que no me termina de gustar. Verán, hasta hace algunos años, las historias románticas que salían de Asia (y en ocasiones, también de Occidente) promovían mucho el "Insiste hasta el cansancio, si te rechazan en algún momento tu perseverancia hará que se enamoren de ti" y no creo que esto sea sano.
A veces puede dar resultados, pero muchas otras veces no y al final habrá gente amargada y resentida porque no correspondieron a sus sentimientos, cuando la otra parte no les debe nada más que un si o un no.
En fin, que esa es mi espinita y a pesar de todo se que voy a continuar leyendo la convivencia de este par.
July 25, 2023
It is so sad that Risa just wants to be perceived as a girl and because she doesn't have the 'standard' characteristics of a girl, she isn't viewed as one. And her example could be applied to anyone, it doesn't have to be about height, it could be due to whatever external or internal characteristic (appearance or personality) that makes you stand out from the others. It just goes to show how much others' opinions affect our view of ourselves, no matter how much confidence we may have...
Also, I want to point that Otani is put in a difficult situation with the confession because imagine yourself having a friend of yours confess to you.. you can't think of them as a lover instantly when you have thought of them as your friend for so long... So Otani's reaction is understandable too, just his comments sometimes are insensitive as heck.
Also, I want to point that Otani is put in a difficult situation with the confession because imagine yourself having a friend of yours confess to you.. you can't think of them as a lover instantly when you have thought of them as your friend for so long... So Otani's reaction is understandable too, just his comments sometimes are insensitive as heck.
January 28, 2023
Funnyish, with some cringe and terrible friends
I really like our leading lady, but her meddling friends are the woooorst. Encouragement is fine, but constantly pushing and watching and scheming is not. I feel sorry for her trying to deal with her feelings with those clowns around.
And of course, her love interest is denser than a black hole. Poor girl. Hope things go better for her soon. Like getting a new love interest to at least boost her ego.
But I'm pretty invested and there are some good comedic bits so I'm continuing with the series.
I really like our leading lady, but her meddling friends are the woooorst. Encouragement is fine, but constantly pushing and watching and scheming is not. I feel sorry for her trying to deal with her feelings with those clowns around.
And of course, her love interest is denser than a black hole. Poor girl. Hope things go better for her soon. Like getting a new love interest to at least boost her ego.
But I'm pretty invested and there are some good comedic bits so I'm continuing with the series.
January 10, 2022
Divertente, ironico e leggero. Mi è stata regalata l’intera serie per Natale.
Ho visto l’anime ispirato a questo manga non so quante volte durante il periodo delle superiori. Poterlo finalmente leggere è una vera emozione per me.
Pur trattando tematiche adolescenziali, l’autrice affronta anche argomenti più complessi: emerge, per esempio, il tema transgender, il che lo rende un manga assolutamente adatto alla nostra contemporaneità pur essendo stato realizzato a partire dal 2001.
Ho visto l’anime ispirato a questo manga non so quante volte durante il periodo delle superiori. Poterlo finalmente leggere è una vera emozione per me.
Pur trattando tematiche adolescenziali, l’autrice affronta anche argomenti più complessi: emerge, per esempio, il tema transgender, il che lo rende un manga assolutamente adatto alla nostra contemporaneità pur essendo stato realizzato a partire dal 2001.
June 13, 2021
Este tomo me encantó y me aguaron los ojos joder.
Me dolió tanto que risa fuera de las que reian mientras lloraban y tenian el corazón roto. Otani es un idiota que no se daba cuenta de sus sentimientos, y la rechazó, y ella tan fuerte siguiendo palante, osea, la amé.
Dolió mucho este tomo, pero ayyy me encantó tanto todo, como se confesó, que él no las captara y que sea un pendejo, me encanta.
Me dolió tanto que risa fuera de las que reian mientras lloraban y tenian el corazón roto. Otani es un idiota que no se daba cuenta de sus sentimientos, y la rechazó, y ella tan fuerte siguiendo palante, osea, la amé.
Dolió mucho este tomo, pero ayyy me encantó tanto todo, como se confesó, que él no las captara y que sea un pendejo, me encanta.
August 13, 2024
SO. This volume was actually really good. We haven’t really seen a lot of Otani, but I think it makes more sense the way he’s acting now rather than him being completely on board with Risa confession considering how dense he was at first. On a completely unrelated note while reading this there was some big ass bug in my room that scared the shit out of me so not fun….
May 21, 2021
Muchos eventos en este tomo, vacaciones de verano, el festival de cultura, la excursión a Hokkaido todo muy divertido pero muchas cosas pasaron
Parecía que por fin avanzábamos,per de repente tuvimos un retroceso, confesiones, secretos, lagrimas todo pasó en este tomo y termino un poco triste
Parecía que por fin avanzábamos,per de repente tuvimos un retroceso, confesiones, secretos, lagrimas todo pasó en este tomo y termino un poco triste
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