Maple Love

Maple Love

For now, I'm just gonna post my favorite mangas... Maple Love is one of the mangas that captured my attention when I just found out about Yuri and Shojo Ai genre around last November... I read it a couple of times because the story is really nice and at the same time, funny...

Maple Love by Hiyori Otsu was scanlated and released by Lililicious. It's about two college students become friends, but one of them has fallen for the other...

It started when Kaede was about to take a nap when she overheard some some guy confessing to a girl. She tried her best not to be found out but her phone suddenly rung that interrupted them... The guy left and the girl smiled at Kaede and this is how they first met.

Erika introduced herself and told Kaede that she likes girls. Then, she kissed Kaede but she got slapped. Instead of getting mad, Erika was a bit surprised but at the same time took interest to Kaede.

Well, that's a very unusual first meeting... Hehehe... Kaede's reaction was very different... Normally, others will get embarrassed after they got kissed but instead, she just reacted as if it was nothing (except the fact that she slapped her, though).

The following day, Erika went to Kaede and confessed. Now that was fast!!! But, Kaede said that she can't go out with her because she doesn't like her... Now that's very blunt!!! However, instead of giving up, Erika suggested that how about as friends and Kaede agreed on the idea of becoming friends. Erika took a picture of them and told her that she likes to take pictures of the things that makes her happy.

 

Kaede's friend told her that she should be careful because Erika steals her friends' boyfriends. Kaede asked Erika about that rumor and Erika said that it's true and it's because her friends' boyfriends just fall for her. Instead of saying some bad comments, Kaede doesn't seem to care about it and just told her that it must be hard being cute... Hahaha... Kaede's really interesting, isn't she? XD Erika added that she also took her friend's guy just to break up them up... Wooow--- they're really open to each other...

She also added that Kaede's the only one for her now and that they're  friends but she just happen to love her... Nice recovery there, Erika! *thumbs up* 

Kaede started to wonder if they're just friends because of the things that were going on between them. The next day, Kaede's friend invited Kaede to a mixer and asked her to invite Erika because some guy wanted to meet her. She then asked Erika and accepted the invitation without any second thought. Because of this, Kaede somehow doubted Erika's feelings for her... I'm really glad that she became aware of Erika's feelings... ^_^

During the mixer, Erika became the center of attention and the other girls were ignored. Kaede, on the other hand, just ate while staring at Erika. After that, she suddenly went closely to Erika and found out that she has a fever. Kaede's really something. She doesn't need to go over the table. Hehehe...

Now here's the comes the best best part of this manga. Kaede took Erika home and asked her why did she forced herself to come even though she has a fever. Erika replied,

"... You're-- a great girl"

"... So someone might have stolen you away..."

"I didn't-- want that to happen..."

Whoa! Talking about karma.... But awwww... That's so sweet of her.... Because of this, Kaede finally realized her true feelings for Erika. She then asked Erika what she wants and Erika replied back that it's Kaede that she wants. Kaede was surprised but told Erika she can have her then finally kissed her. Erika cried and told Kaede that she might catch her cold but Kaede replied that it's okay as long as she will be there to nurse her back to health...

Oh c'mon! Feeling the love here... Feeling the love.... *squeal*

Kaede pondered if there's anything change after they discovered that their love is mutual. The manga ended when Kaede bluntly asked Erika on how two girls have sex.... Hahaha... That's a real surprised and what's more, she said it bluntly without any sign of malice... They're so adorable, aren't they?? ;D

Clover Extra

Extra Chapter "Happy Days"

"Clover" by Hiyori Otsu is a series of one-shots scanlated and released by Lililicious. It focuses to four sisters with different story. The chapters ended with the chapter about Ichige but here's the extra chapter. Of course this chapter is the continuation of the story of Midori and Sugiura. Midori was awaken by Sugiura who prepares to leave for school. After Sugiura left, Midori reminisces about how long they've been dating and if she's happy with their relationship. At the bar, Midori talks to her friend about her relationship with Sugiura and how she suddenly wanted to take the bar exams without getting in a law school first. After an hour, Midori is already wasted and becomes very depressed about how she might hurt Sugiura's career because of rumors when other people finds out that she has a girlfriend. She asked for an advice from Tomo (her friend) of what she should do and her other problem about her having an unrequited love. Tomo told her that she should just break up with Sugiura but was immediately opposed by Midori because she's still in love with Sugiura. The next morning, she wakes up at Sugiura's apartment and Sugiura told her that Ichige was furious and doesn't want her to drink for a month. While they were talking, Sugiura starts studying again that pisses off Midori. One night, Midori calls Sugiura and asks her to go to a movie tomorrow. Sugiura told her that there's something she needs to do but was persuaded by Midori after a while.

During their date, Sugiura fell asleep that made Midori thinks that their love is already gone. After the movie, Midori immediately left but Sugiura chased after her. Midori told Sugiura that they should break up because things between them are not working anymore but when she looked at Sugiura, she saw her crying. Midori suddenly realized that Sugiura is the type of person who doesn't tell the most important thing. Later, Sugiura told her that she wanted to pass the bar exam for her to be able to support herself and be with Midori. She also added that she's scared to tell Midori because it might scare her off but Midori hits her and told Sugiura not to underestimate her because the truth is that she's really happy. Suddenly, Sugiura hugged her and said,

"So you'll marry me!"

Midori suddenly thought that she was somewhat set up but realized that a future where she could welcome Sugiura in their own home is really not a bad idea.

^_^ Sugiura and Midori is really my favorite couple among the characters in Clover. They have the most hilarious and romantic beginning and ending. Midori is like the tsundere type here but despite of this, she really love Sugiura. A cute extra chapter really suits them.

Clover Chapter 4

Chapter 4 "Entranced"

"Clover" by Hiyori Otsu is a series of one-shots scanlated and released by Lililicious. It focuses to four sisters with different story. The fourth chapter is about Tachibana Ichige (the eldest of the four sisters). Kazuyo secretly admires Ichige ever since they met for about 10 years but Ichige has a boyfriend. One day, Ichige went to Kazuyo to invite her to go out with her because her boyfriend stood her up. While they were deciding on where to go, some guys asked them to have fun with them which was immediately accepted by Ichige but they were warned by Kazuyo. In some restaurant (looks like that to me), Ichige ordered many food and when they finished eating, Ichige and Kazuyo left the guys. Kazuyo went to Ichige's house to have dinner with her and her sisters (her sisters were so young here compared to other chapters). After dinner, they went to Ichige's room. Kazuyo asked Ichige what she wants to be when she grow up. Ichige told Kazuyo that she wanted to be a bride living in a big white house with a wonderful husband, three children and a dog. Kazuyo went home very depressed while thinking that she can't give what Ichige wants. The following day, she saw Ichige and Uzuki then accidentally saw Ichige's boyfriend with another girl but Ichige just ignored it. At Ichige's house, Ichige told her that she knew that her boyfriend was cheating on her. Kazuyo asked Ichige if she would break up with her boyfriend but Ichige said that she won't. Suddenly, Kazuyo said,

"What's so great about a guy who cheats on you?!"

"I would never forgive him!"

"...If it were me--"

"I'm the one... who... loves you..."

Ichige thanked Kazuyo but also explained that she planned on  dumping her boyfriend after she gets her revenge.

Kazuyo said to Ichige that she should stop saying things like that because it will scare off all her friends. Ichige replied,

"Huh? Really?"

"But you'll always be there for me, won't you? Forever."

It surprised Kazuyo and their conversation ended when they were called inside the  house. In the living room, Kazuyo and Ichige were thinking what they will wish for Tanabata. Ichige looked at what Kazuyo wrote and was surprised and moved at the same time. After a while, Fuuka read what Kazuyo wrote but didn't get it. She asked Ichige why Kazuyo wrote that she wanted to live next door to a white house but Ichige said that she doesn't know while smiling. 

The story was cute but I don't know if Ichige likes Kazuyo in the end. Hopefully yes but it felt like it's more of a no. It looks like Kazuyo is already satisfied just by being with Ichige's side. I thought that they will end up together now that Ichige's boyfriend left her for another girl and Kazuyo confessed to her (looks like that to me). Well, all's well that ends well.

Clover Chapter 3

Chapter 3 "Spring Love"

"Clover" by Hiyori Otsu is a series of one-shots scanlated and released by Lililicious. It focuses to four sisters with different story. The third chapter is about Tachibana Fuuka (the 2nd of the four sisters). Fuuka is the president of the student council but is always late for meetings that's why Hashimoto, the vice president, always picks her up. When she was taking a nap at the library, she accidentally heard Hashimoto and Ayako (Hashimoto's friend) talking. She tries to surprise Hashimoto but she was just hit by her and left. Fuuka talks to Ayako and discovers that Ayako likes Hashimoto then she asks her if she could tag along with them when they go to watch movies. Hashimoto was surprised when she found out that Fuuka was going with them. At the cafe, Fuuka compliments and touches Ayako that shocked Hashimoto and immediately left. The following day, Hashimoto apologizes to Fuuka then Fuuka tells Hashimoto that she should try confessing to Ayako and she would be surprise. After Hashimoto left, Fuuka reminisces the time when she first met Hashimoto and decided to be the president to be by her side. When Fuuka got home, she sat beside Ichige (the eldest) and told her that she got her heart broken. After Ichige heard the whole story, she told Fuuka that if she hears some pathetic story like that again, she won't let her get into their house again. The next morning, Fuuka went to the student council room early that shocked the other officers.

*sigh* I was really hoping that they would end up together but unfortunately it didn't happen. Anyway, it's a good thing that Ichige was there for Fuuka to comfort her.  Looks like when she came early to the student council room, it only means that she has already given up on Hashimoto.

Clover Chapter 2

Chapter 2 "Bitter Girl"

"Clover" by Hiyori Otsu is a series of one-shots scanlated and released by Lililicious. It focuses to four sisters with different story. The second chapter is about Tachibana Midori (the 3rd of the four sisters). Midori works in a bakery where she meets Sugiura. She invited Sugiura to work there because her co-worker suddenly quits. During Christmas, Sugiura asked Midori to have a pretend relationship since both of them are single and Midori accepted it. They started going out and as time passes by, Midori started to like Sugiura that made her think if she has those sort of leanings. One day, Sugiura comes over to Midori's home where Uzuki (the youngest sister) and Fuuka (the 2nd of the four sisters) were introduced. Midori finally discovers that she's in love with Sugiura. The next morning, a guy gave his contact number to Midori and asked Midori to contact him if she's interested. After that, Sugiura said,

"That's it for our pretend-dating. That was quicker than I expected."

Then Midori replied,

".....Yeah..."

"G-geez, I sure am popular, huh?"

After their shift, Sugiura kisses Midori and says her goodbye to her. Midori felt depressed and regrets that she agreed to have a pretend relationship with Sugiura. Suddenly, she realizes that she should stop sulking and tell Sugiura her true feelings. She was surprised when she saw Sugiura crying and told her that Sugiura was in love with her.

After that, Midori comes over to Sugiura's home where she finds out that Sugiura really came from a rich family. She also discovers that Sugiura hates sweets and it's because of her that's why Suguira comes to the bakery everyday.

*squeal* This is really my favorite among the four chapters of Clover. It's very funny and romantic too. I'm really happy that Midori and Sugiura ended up together for real.

Clover Chapter 1

Chapter 1 "Next to Her"...

"Clover" by Hiyori Otsu is a series of one-shots scanlated and released by Lililicious. It focuses to four sisters with different story. This first chapter is about the youngest of them, Tachibana Uzuki (she's already 16 years old here). She accidentally met Sakurai Shiho in the train while she's attempting to climb in the luggage rack. Her underwear was seen by Shiho that embarassed her. At school, she was surprised when Shiho transferred and became her seatmate in their class. Uzuki was very nervous that her secret (about the train incident) will be revealed that makes Shiho wants to tease her (sort of...). Uzuki shows Shiho around the school then she found out that Shiho broke some rules in the her first day in school. Uzuki decided to lend Fuuka's (the 2nd of the four sisters) uniform to her so they went to Uzuki's home together where Midori (the 3rd of the four sisters) was introduced. The next day, Shiho broke some rules again wherein Uzuki was scolded too. During lunch break, Uzuki was depressed because she's not getting along with her classmates anymore then she got pissed off of what Shiho said to her. Back to her home, Ichige (the eldest sister) and Midori notice Uzuki going straight to her room. Midori went to Uzuki's room telling her that Shiho came and returned the uniform of Fuuka. The next morning, students talk about Uzuki being called in the staff room and the reason is because she used the nail polish that Shiho has given to her. Later, Shiho asked Uzuki what she's really doing when they first met. Uzuki told her the reason that made Shiho burst out laughing. Finally, they ride the train and tried the thing that Uzuki was attempting to do when they first met.

I can't say that there's love between Shiho and Uzuki but I like the idea about breaking the rules. It's not really fun to be the obedient one always (it's sophocating). Sometimes, we need to try to break some rules to enjoy...hahaha...

Aqua Blue Cinema

"Aqua Blue Cinema" by OTSU Hiyori...

"Aqua Blue Cinema" by Hiyori Otsu is a manga that was scanlated and released by Lililicious. This is a story between an actress and an ordinary high school girl who meets in a very unusual circumstance. Due to a misunderstanding Tae stops Yui thinking that she was going to jump but she accidentally pushes Yui in the cliff. Then, Yui makes Tae responsible for her clothings etc. by making Tae her assistant (although the truth is that Yui likes Tae and wants her to be by her side). Yui and Tae went to Tokyo due to Yui's work. This is where they met Yui's ex-girlfriend Mizuki. Mizuki asks Tae to quit her job so that she and Yui will be able to get back together. Then back to Yui's place, Tae and Yui had a misunderstanding that made Tae returns to her home. Mizuki visits Yui that finally made Yui understands why Tae acted weird towards her. Yui followed Tae and confess her love for her that was also accepted by Tae. The last part was very cute where they talk about the future. *the end*

When i the last chapter, i felt that the chapter was kinda rush. But still, i really love this manga. So cute and funny. ^_^