#Those Not-So-Sweet Boys

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Those Not-So-Sweet Boys ★ Chapter 22

[aliceinmangaland]

First Impression: Those Not-So-Sweet Boys

Those Not-So-Sweet Boys is about Midori Nanami, a poor high school student whose family is saddled with debt. On her first day of high school, she accidently drops her wallet. Rei Ichijo, a fellow classmate, is able to get it back for Midori after it is found by a group of delinquents. Midori wants to thank Rei for helping her out, but before she can do so, she finds out that Rei, along with two other boys he frequently hangs out with, Chihiro and Yukinojo, have all been suspended from school. As she tries to move on, she is caught by the school’s chairman while leaving from her part-time job. Since students are not permitted to have part-time jobs, he gives her two options: either she will be suspended and lose her scholarship, or she has to bring the three boys back to school. Left with no choice, Midori will do everything in her power to bring them back before midterms start. But is that easier said than done? Those Not-So-Sweet Boys is a classic example of the poor girl x rich boy(s) trope in the shoujo genre, but somehow manages to feel somewhat fresh. I like how Midori manages to be your fun and bubbly shoujo protagonist, but is strong enough to not be a doormat. And while the boys seem like a trio of typical spoiled rich kids, they are actually just a bunch of big softies, especially when it comes to Midori. So far, it’s a fun dynamic to read. Since this story is (technically) a reverse harem, you’ll probably have a tough time picking out your favorite (even if the ultimate “winner” is pretty predictable). Volume one is already hinting at some angst, but I hope it won’t bring down the generally light-hearted tone of the series. If you’re looking for another shoujo series to add to your to-read list, Those Not-So-Sweet Boys may be a worthy addition.

Thank you for taking the time to read this review! I hope you will check out Alice in Mangaland for more manga reviews in the future! Arigato gozaimasu! Thank you!

[lakecountylibrary]

Manga Spotlight: Fluffy Reads

If you are looking for a fun and easy read, try out these manga series!

They are all lighthearted, funny, and upbeat...just what you need to cheer you up, make you laugh out loud, and put a smile on your face!

Descriptions provided by the publishers

Those Not So Sweet Boys by Yoko Nogiri

When a hard-working Japanese high school girl falls for a bad boy, she discovers that he and his friends lead lives that are nothing like what she imagined.

Play It Cool, Guys by Kokone Nata

A bunch of dorky guys in school and life try to look cool every day.

My Love Mix-Up! Art by Aruko ; story by Wataru Hinekure

Aoki has a crush on Hashimoto, the girl in the seat next to him in class. But he despairs when he borrows her eraser and sees she's written the name of another boy - Ida - on it. To make matters more confusing, Ida sees Aoki holding that very eraser and thinks Aoki has a crush on him!

Find them in our collection in print or on Libby!

See more of Kate's recs

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[readtilyoudie]

Those Not-So-Sweet Boys Volume 5

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finally..unhinged sun real…

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okay I've finished making my big spreadsheet of how mp100 characters refer to each other! some thoughts on this under the cut because it got long

the Kageyama brothers are very polite in how they refer to people. their parents must have really instilled etiquette into them bc no one else is as consistent about using polite honorifics/titles as they are. the only people Mob doesn't give an honorific/title are his brother and Dimple, and the only people Ritsu doesn't give an honorific are Dimple and Shou, who he just calls "Suzuki"

Reigen, on the other hand, is pretty inconsistent and casual with his use of honorifics. he says "Mob-kun" a couple times and "Ritsu-kun" once, but usually they're just Mob and Ritsu (or "Mob's brother" lmao). the only honorific he consistently uses is "Tome-chan"

it's infrequent, but both Reigen and Dimple refer to Mob as "my boy" at some point :') he's their boy!

Ritsu doesn't refer to the Awakening Lab kids at all until he asks their names after being kidnapped lmao the only exception is when he calls out to the older Shiratori brother after the younger one is taken away and he calls him "Shiratori-kun." considering the fact that after asking their names, he refers to both of them as Daichi-kun and Kaito-kun, I think there was absolutely a moment when everyone was freaking out about the Shiratori brothers where he was like "ohhhhh that's his name"

also he switches from "Onigawara-san" to "Onigawara-senpai" when he realizes he's friends with his brother lmao fakeass

even though Mob starts calling Teru "Hanazawa-kun" as soon as they exchange names, Teru doesn't give him the honorific until they decide to raid Claw together. I guess that's the point when he decides they're friendly enough for it? he calls Ritsu "brother-kun" as soon as he realizes they're related and never refers to him by his actual name

everyone calls Teru some variation on his nickname EXCEPT Mob and Dimple. Dimple actually only calls him "brat" and "that guy" for a while until he managed to track him down again during the alleyway incident, which I realized is because he was exorcised before learning Teru's name lskdjflkdsf from the Seventh Division arc onwards, he just calls him "Hanazawa"

I love that Dimple tries to refer to the brothers with cutesy nicknames and both of them are like "if you do that again I'm killing you all the way dead" and he's like "understood." and then refers to them by given name from then on lmao

Teru refers to Dimple as "Dimple-kun" and Tome calls him "Dimple-chan," both of which are SO funny to me because he's way older than them. rude as hell, this evil spirit deserves no respect

Shou doesn't use honorifics or titles for ANYONE. Ritsu is just Ritsu, the Ultimate 5 are all their last names, his dad is just Pops. he also exclusively refers to Mob as "Ritsu's brother" dkfjldskfj

Serizawa alternates between "Shigeo-kun" and "Kageyama-kun" with no real rhyme or reason to it. just seems to depend on his mood I guess

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Am I gonna be able to find a fanfic of Data and Bashir sexing nasty style or am I just gonna have to make it myself

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Happy Valentines, Akira. Happy Valentines, Asshole.

If you can’t read what Akechi’s secondary inner-dialogue says cause I obscured it too much behind his regular dialogue, here’s a transcription in panel order: Hello, you fucking- Ah- Hello, Akira! Fuck off, why should I tell you- Just a soda- there’s a new flavor.

I don’t want your shitty gift. Oh- haha! You’re so sweet.

I hope I choke. They’re lovely, thank you.

Like hell. Likewise. There’s no way it’s just a coincidence. Still though, it’s a funny coincidence.

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Everyone Introduced in Dimension 20's Burrow's End episode 8

[allpromarlo]

i don’t think a character has ever polarized me as much as geto has. i will hate on that mfer without a lick of shame but let me see ONE fanart of him and

[justanotherfanfolks]

Inside me there are two wolves.

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[readtilyoudie]

THOSE NOT-SO-SWEET BOYS VOLUME 1

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compliment his hair right now 🫵