Skip Beat! Vol. 4

Synopsis:

Volume 4 open off with a flashback to Maria’s story about what she felt regarding her estranged relationship with her father. It closely resemble the play that Kyouko is currently “acting” in the challenge with the other actress. Unconsciously, Maria was drawn into the play and started replying to Kyouko’s words. It is a very touching scene as Maria finally admitted to how much her father loves her. From this event, it was also revealed that Kyouko herself does not have a good relationship with her own parents.

Later on, Kyouko was at the company building staircase, “strengthening” herself up with the “magical powers” of the crystal stone that Corn (a childhood friend) had given her. Unfortunately, the stone fell way down stairs right at the leg of Ren. When returning the stone, both of them had a very illuminating conversation (which you guys should read for yourself!). When Ren left, he mentioned – “how could someone change so much...” and yet, she didn’t changed as much as I had.

Kyouko continued her acting lessons, and managed to land a role on an entertainment tv show – as a chicken (their mascot, it seems). On her first day of the job, guess who would have appeared as a guest star – Shou! It is an incredible “meeting” of sorts between the 2. Kyouko was fired up, and she had the advantage of the chicken suit (it means that Shou didn’t know it was her). Of course, he did manage to guess that it was Kyouko in the suit. Things got so messed up that she was fired from her job as the chicken...

Upset, Kyouko wandered around the station, and it really was her unlucky (although I would say she was lucky) day! Ren was brooding around as well. However, he didn’t recognize the chicken! Seems that Ren was having some trouble understanding his script, and he asked the chicken for help. Here, Ren revealed a little about his own past and Kyouko saw yet another side of his personality. When both of them separated, Kyouko vow to do her best for tomorrow even though there’s plenty of challenges ahead.

Review:

Whew! Back to reviewing Skip Beat at last! I just noticed that my synopsis for volume 3 is unusually long. I’ll try to tone it down, which means less spoilers here.

Moko made quite a number of appearances here, although mostly for the funny scenes. There aren’t too much happenings in this volume except for the Kyouko-Shou battle at the tv station. In fact, my favourite scene would be the final part where Kyouko & Ren had a nice conversation and in my opinion, this is when Kyouko finally start liking Ren as a person, and not just respect or fear him.

It is quite clear from Ren’s words about both him & Kyouko changing that he is Corn – Kyouko’s childhood friend who gave her the magical stone that can absorb dark evil thoughts or feelings (at least that’s my interpretation of it). Although, Ren is clearly unwilling to reveal this fact to her (spoilers: and will not do so even up till the later volumes). Kyouko think of Corn as a magical being with powers, not human. I can't wait for the development of our 2 main characters.

As a side note, of this date, i found out that Skip Beat! will be made into an anime as well as a Taiwan idol drama. I'll just say that I am happy to hear of the making of the anime, and not so pleased about the drama as I don't think that it will be good enough to live up to the manga.

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