Sunday, July 12, 2009
Shuukatsu - Kimi ni Naitei Vol. 2 (END)
Summary:
Yuuri was fired up again and was looking around for a job
, but many of the companies are not recruiting fresh graduates this time. Dissapointed, but still persevering, she bump into Manabe (this will DEFINITELY not be the only time!), and spontaneously, she asked him about his ex-girlfriend. His answer was quite honest and straight to the point (wow, quite different from the usual storyline where the guy give a vague answer or simply refuse to say anything) - "she was a normal girl, but he could not continue to be with her". Before saying anything else, Yuuri stop him (guess she couldn't bear to hear anymore).
After a short visit to Tokyo to visit an alumnus (that's a senior who has already graduated) for advice, another coincedence bump with Manabe in front of the convenience store (WHAT DID I SAY!!!). This time, Yuuri couldn't control herself and started crying. Manabe just hug her (which kinda shock Yuuri...LOLZ). She gave some excuse about crying because she's happy being praised by her senior, and Manabe walked her home.
Finally there is open positions in 2 publishing companies! Yuuri is quite determine to get a job this time (her look of determination quite surprises Manabe himself). After the interviews, Yuuri went looking for Manabe, and found him sleeping on a bench (wow, seems like for the first time it is NOT coincedence). Yuuri happily told Manabe that she passed the first round interview for both companies. Somehow, the situation turn quite serious, and Yuri actually confesses her love out loud! But Manabe just happened to be on the phone and did not hear her. A little relief, Yuuri ran off. But turns out that Manabe just pretend ignorance as he muttered to himselfm "I messed up". Yuuri crouched in front of a building crying a little when a beautiful lady asked if she's alright (a new character!!). Shiho Sakazaki, Manabe's ex-girlfriend is back!
Yuuri's friend warned her about Shiho's appearance because she might want to get back with Manabe. Meeting up with Shiho again in the university (Yuuri still doesn't realize it's HER), Yuuri chatted with her about graduating and job searching when Manabe appeared. They (Manabe & Shiho) greeted each other using their first names (showing their close relationship). Manabe informed her that the professor is looking for her. After she left, Yuuri, who's feeling insecure, started questioning him, but this time, Manabe told her to not get involve. Yuuri felt more and more how compatible they both were.
Meeting up with Shiho to return her handkerchief (which she borrowed before), Yuuri decided help Shiho meet up with Manabe. Hiding herself somewhere, Yuuri wonder if she just made the biggest mistake of her life when Manabe appeared and pinch her face! ......long story short, they ended up kissing and Manabe confessed his love for Yuuri!
Next day at lunch, Manabe announces that he don't plan to have a long distance relationship (that means Yuuri better get that job in Tokyo, or else!). At the 2nd interview with one of the companies, Yuri initially did very well, but at the final question, she did not answer with complete conviction. In the end, she did not receive the job invitation. Sensing her depression, Manabe went on a date with her the next day (she has one free day before her interview with the other company) which helps raised her spirits. In fact, she aced the interview with that company, and was offered a tentative employment.
On the day Yuuri left for Tokyo (for good this time!), Manabe surprised her by joining her in the train trip. As they kissed on the train, Manabe revealed that it wasn't the first time they kissed there! LOLZ
Review:
Ok, I think most of you guys know what I felt about the 2 main characters bumping into each other all the time, so I won't be harping on that again here (except to mention that there is at least 2 more times Manabe & Yuuri meet up coincedently but i did not include it in the summary...just can't bear to repeat the same thing over & over again!). That, in my opinion is the biggest flaw of this story. Thank goodness that after both of them finally got together as a couple, it no longer happens. I think the mangaka wanted many encounters between them but do not know how to get them to meet - and in the end just keep bumping them together!
However, I do like how the story ended with both of them on the train again, this time heading for Tokyo with a clear future ahead. It is in contrast with the beginning where Yuuri went back from Tokyo in failure. Very nice! And it is cute the way Yuuri is happy with her job work eventhough it is hard work. This shows passion. I could only wish that I could be like that. Somehow, I know that what I am currently studying is not my greatest passion at all, and sometimes I really worry that I will end up regretting.
Anyway, it is a nice manga which I will re-read again.
Labels: Shuukatsu - Kimi ni Naitei
Posted at 10:43 PM
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