#Shikimori san

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[kaoruko-han]

Thanks Shikimori san for being the only straight romcom where the female character is fine with every other female character but NOT THE ONLY MALE FRIEND HER BOYFRIEND HAVE

[animehouse-moe]

Shikimori's Not Just A Cutie Volume 12: Plenty of Fun To Be Had

I'm just late to everything, aren't I? Oh well, I still really really loved this volume of Shikimori's Not Just A Cutie. One of the upsides to the slower release schedule of physical volumes is that it feels so much more fresh than digital, and I can certainly say that's the case with this volume. It flies by in the blink of an eye and leaves you with a warm and comfortable smile on your face from the main relationship down to the little side comments by the various characters.

I'm 12 volumes in, and I still can't get over Maki's absolutely stunning character designs. Knowing that this series is coming to a close I can't help but excitedly think about what they'll draw up next. They're so damn good you don't even think about the environment they're in or anything like that. There's just something about how they approach the shading and transparency of some of the layers in the design that just gives it such a light and bubbly feeling. You can help but feel warm when taking in Maki's art style, and the approach to stuff like the rosy cheeks or the sparkling eyes is just so helplessly cute. It's impossible to dislike.

And once more, Maki just gets fashion, they get what the fans want. And it's delivered upon in spades. I didn't even know I needed Izumi in an apron, but he's his mother's child that's for damn sure, it looks amazing on him with that black turtleneck. Maki's just a style master and apparently knows exactly what outfits to use to bring out the most in each character, while remaining situational and true to the characters. Like this outfit with Shikimori, as she's wearing her brother's jacket because she thought it was cool.

Maybe it's because I'm paying a bit more attention in these later volumes, or maybe it's just because Maki's making it happen, but I really love how many closeups and important scenes have been focusing on Izumi in the last few volumes. Shikimori has a habit of, well, being known for Shikimori, but once you're in the manga there's really a lot more to it.

And this volume drives it home. It opens the gates and drives characters forward even more, as Shikimori becomes more comfortable in "sharing" Izumi, and Izumi finds his own ways to be strong and helpful and independent. It's a really great piece that breathes an air of maturity and trust into their seasoned relationship now. There's nothing that could get between them, period. And it's really lovely, you feel that confidence that Shikimori and Izumi have in each other, and they find ways to complement and support each other wonderfully. They really are like a married couple.

So sure, they're not all over each other loving it up, Shikimori isn't fawning over Izumi every other second and agonizing over a way to begin to date him, like most other RomComs work with. Instead, it's drawing itself towards the natural conclusion of an intimate relationship. They don't need those public displays of affection or anything like that to prove how deep their love for each other is. Instead, we're continually shown it through the contextualization of their interactions with others. How much Shikimori loves how caring and kind and passionate Izumi is, and how Izumi loves how strong and cool and confident Shikimori is. And within that, it's really unrivaled. It almost makes you think of a more adult approach to romance which is really nice to see. It doesn't require those steamy or heated moments to expose the love between the two, and Maki certainly deserves credit for their continued effort on that front.

[sihasbi-kun]

⬆️ Top: Hitori Gotoh (Bocchi The Rock)

⬇️ Bottom: Miyako Shikimori (Shikimori isn't Just a Cutie)

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i love this anime! the colors are so soft and cute!!

[aryshacore]

shut the fuck up

[suteyshia]

No one but you ♡

[cute-girls-from-vns-anime-manga]

[irest]

Shikimori's Not Just a Cutie (可愛いだけじゃない式守さん)

[lilsleepyone]

[pin-yao]

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[kaoruko-han]

Can this couple be any better

[animehouse-moe]

Finally read volume 6 of Shikimori, it really knows how to get you excited when reading. Izumi and Shikimori are just so cute together always. Loved their amusement park date in the anime, and the manga does just as wonderful a job. Also, I love this little detail where Shikimori and Izumi are the only ones in line shown to be Smiling. Such a cute addition to moment.

Also, I can't help but be sad with anime Izumi's character design. Yes, he's incredibly cute and fluffy and you just want to hug and protect him, but he's missing that charm from his manga version, that degree of undercover hotness.

The difference in the manga really just lets him stand tall next to Shikimori, where it doesn't feel like he's on a different level. But anyways, if you liked the anime, you'll love the manga, they did a great job adapting it and making sure the pacing and ordering of events was great, but the character designs in the manga are just unbeatable.

[lilium-dragomir]

[shanks]

Kerno