Tenshi no Kiss Vol.3

Synopsis:

Alternative titles: Forbidden Dance, Angel’s Kiss.

Aya & Akira paid a visit to Diana who was recuperating after her surgery at the hospital. They met Mr. Jones there as well and discussed about Diana’s condition. Mr. Jones also revealed that he knew about Aya replacing Diana in the performance (see prev. vol).

The practice continues for the anniversary performance. Aya is lagging behind the others. On Sunday, Akira took her to meet a potential sponsor for the performance. She did not make a good impression in front Mr. Suehiro, a perverted but rich old man. However, Mr Suehiro did went to watch Cool’s practice, and agreed to sponsor them – with one simple condition – that Aya will not be performing together with them. Akira agreed to the request. In anger, Aya splashed a pail of cold water at him. She refused to give up. Later on, Tetsuya told Aya that Akira was sick, Feeling guilty because she was the cause of it, Aya visited him and took him to the doctor, staying with him until he got better. Right after Aya left, Diana appeared, looking battered and told Akira that she wants to die.

Aya continued to beg Mr. Suehiro to allow her to dance. Even though he deny her, she continued practicing. The scene shifts to the hospital where Akira caught Diana cutting her wrists. Fearing for her safety, he decided to bring her back to England. He had a fight with the other members because of this. Aya just continue practicing. Diana came to see her and they talk for a while. Aya said some supportive words and encourages Diana to continue dancing no matter whether she could dance as well as before, as long as she loves dancing. Akira also came to meet her, and they danced to the music phantom dance. It is the dance that both of them were supposed to perform at the anniversary. Akira kissed her and said that he will try to be back as soon as possible. The next day, Akira left.

Just in case Akira couldn’t make it back in time for the performance, the members decided to allow Aya in the dance as a backup plan. However, the practice is so tough that it is pulling Aya down. She decided to look for Mr. Jones. In England, Diana confronted her mother and finally told her that she will no longer be tied down by her. Her mother slapped her and scolded her by saying that even if she couldn’t dance, her mother will always be there for her.

Back in Japan, Mr. Jones explained to Aya about how Diana as a child always worries that her mother will leave her if she couldn’t dance. Since her mother has always drove her to dance her best, Diana always thought that dancing is the only way to make sure that her mother will continue loving her. Akira was able to help her because both of them are alike in this & many other ways. Akira’s own mother committed suicide in front of him after her husband left her. Mr. Jones worries that if Cool ever disband, Akira will not be able to take the blow.

Review:

First of all, I apologize for not producing any synopsis/review for such a long time. I’ve been too busy recently and I’ll try to make it up by having at least 4 -5 entries by the end of the month.

Back to the review! We have more insights to the inner feelings of both Akira & Diana (especially towards the end of the volume). I can really understand their actions now that I know how tough their childhood must have been. Parents can really be oppressive sometimes, especially when their children are talented at something (in this case – ballet). They don’t realize that this is bad for their kids emotionally.

Aya’s been really determined in this volume. I’m glad that she manages to drive herself to such extent. Luckily for her, every time she’s on the verge of breakdown, somebody will be there to pull her back up. Mr. Suehiro is such a pompous old geezer – just because she’s not good enough, he wants to cut her off without giving her any chances to improve. I hate this kind of people with the mindset where “It’s either u be the best, or you be nothing at all”.

Volume 4 will be the final volume where the ending story will be shorter than usual (because ½ of the volume actually consists of a one-shot, which I will not be summarizing.)

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