Skip Beat Vol. 13

Synopsis:

The moment of TRUTH!!!!! Can Ren live up to his promise to deliver THE ACT OF THE CENTURY? (OK, OK, I’m going overboard here). Momose is very displeased and felt that Ren was looking down on her acting abilities when he said that he will make her act.

*The entire first 3 chapters of this volume was dedicated to showing in detail, the acting of both Ren & Momose in the crucial scene (the one where Ren got stuck before this). I will not be summarizing this part as it will take me forever. And I also feel that I wouldn’t do it enough justice. Please Read The Manga. Suffice to say that Ren was so overwhelmingly good that it surprises everyone. President Lory gave his approval & all is well again on the DM set. And Kyouko realizes something IMPORTANT from watching this scene. NO spoilers regarding that! =P*

After the test (I call it a test because it is a test for Ren given by President Lory to see whether he can still remain in DM), Ren had a private chat with President Lory in his limo about his act just now. They also talked a little about Ren’s past but everything still sounds vague. Kyouko who came to find Ren (to inform him about lunch! Did any of you realize how Kyouko’s always concern about Ren when it comes to food? Just like a wife :P) saw that he was talking seriously with President Lory.

President Lory & Ren realizes that Kyouko was waiting nearby the car. Seeing Ren’s face (as he look at Kyouko – adoringly I’m sure, but the angle was facing off so we didn’t get to see…sob), President Lory was shocked, and correctly assume that Kyouko was the girl that Ren likes and it was from what he felt for her that Ren was able to act out Katsuki. Which actually also meant that Ren wasn’t acting – the current Katsuki is Ren.

Kyouko who was waiting outside all this time suddenly saw a very serious (and sad) look on Ren’s face. She was shocked and wondered how to help him. She suddenly thought of something and ran off. When Ren came out of the limo, he met up with Kyouko, who gave him the purple stone, which is suppose to magic and absorb the negative energy! (fairies & magic alert!!!!). They chatted about Corn, the fairy prince. Although Kyouko still had not realize that Corn was in fact sitting next to her at that time, Ren was already reminiscing about the “child Kyouko”. Their conversation help Ren feel better and after their lunch, Katsuki is back on set!


Review:

Wow, this has to be the shortest summary of all the Skip Beat! volumes I wrote. But if I included the summary on the DM scene, it would definitely be twice as long as my usual length.

Like the previous volume, we’re loaded with Tsuruga Ren here. The main focus shifts to him instead of Kyouko (the protagonist). And I am sure all Skip Beat fangirls enjoyed it. In fact, this is one of my favourite volume :D

Nakamura Sensei really outdone herself here. The entire scene on Katsuki & Mizuki is so detailed but at the same time, can still include the opinions/feedbacks of the sideviewers. Even if it is just an expression on the face (without saying anything) we know what they are thinking when they watch this scene. There’s plenty of humors (just the way I like it), laced together with the feeling of both characters. The look on Katsuki’s face is just incredible and the Mizuki who actually don’t know what is happening (since Ren & Momose are ad-libbing) responded perfectly to him.

Actually, regarding the Kyouko no spoiler just now, I just realize that there is a spoiler in this post if you guys look properly ^_^

Next volume: Kyouko & Sho meets up!!!!!!!!!


PS: A special note here. Two days ago (Sunday) marks the final episode of Skip Beat! anime. It's been a great although short run, and I (and many of you for sure) hope that there will be a 2nd season!!!! And I am pretty sure there would be because the ending was left kind of hanging (those reading the manga should understand). Anyway, I'll be waiting!

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