Like a Butterfly 12 by Suu Morishita
My rating: 2 of 5 stars
There isn't really anything new as far as progressing the story in this volume as it's a collection of short stories and shared cross pieces from various people who worked on the production to gather together the entire story. Kawasumi and Suiren have a few stories, going back to when they first met and different points of view, but some of the shorts are focused on other characters, too. It's a cute collection, but doesn't have the same flow since the stories jump around to different points and have slightly different art styles along with various other character summaries and author greetings.
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Like a Butterfly 11
Like a Butterfly 11 by Suu Morishita
My rating: 2 of 5 stars
Sadly, this is the last volume of the main story, and volume 12 is said to be a collection of short stories for the series. While there's not really a final ending, our main cast does finish high school and are on to new adventures in college. We may see the most obvious progress of Suiren coming out of her shell and opening up to her friends in this volume as well, as she's even more outspoken, though still quiet. Kawasumi steps up a lot too and actively is seeking out time with Suiren and reassure her, which is good with the unknown looming ahead as they go to separate colleges. We get more than a few cute scenes with this main couple, and a some hilarious ones too with the rest of the school cast fawning over them. It's still a very slow-burn series, but it's a cute story all the same and has a good cast of characters.
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My rating: 2 of 5 stars
Sadly, this is the last volume of the main story, and volume 12 is said to be a collection of short stories for the series. While there's not really a final ending, our main cast does finish high school and are on to new adventures in college. We may see the most obvious progress of Suiren coming out of her shell and opening up to her friends in this volume as well, as she's even more outspoken, though still quiet. Kawasumi steps up a lot too and actively is seeking out time with Suiren and reassure her, which is good with the unknown looming ahead as they go to separate colleges. We get more than a few cute scenes with this main couple, and a some hilarious ones too with the rest of the school cast fawning over them. It's still a very slow-burn series, but it's a cute story all the same and has a good cast of characters.
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January 7, 2025
Like a Butterfly 10
Like a Butterfly 10 by Suu Morishita
My rating: 2 of 5 stars
The characters are still cute, but this is still a major slow burn. The story is at least familiar, and if something escapes memory, a quick glance back at past reviews and summaries jogs the memory enough to bring things back up to speed again, especially with how slow things move in this story. Suiren is still painfully awkward and has trouble speaking most of the time, except it seems when she's talking about Kawasumi, and of course she's doing better actually talking to Kawasumi himself. Kawasumi is struggling between being the overprotective boyfriend and a supportive friend, while it seems like Ato has more than a little interest in Suiren, but admits at least to himself he doesn't want to break Kawasumi and Suiren apart (not that his actions follow that logic entirely). We also get to see Suiren meet Ito for the first time and some real time comparison that shows why the others may think they're somewhat similar, though Suiren seems to think Ito has a much more imposing aura. The ending is a bit on the hilarious and wary side between Kawasumi being shocked to see Suiren and the non-challenge from Ato that really does seem more like a challenge all in all. Not sure how he thinks they'll never spar again unless he's planning to disappear again or quit karate, which we've seen hasn't worked out well in the past.
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My rating: 2 of 5 stars
The characters are still cute, but this is still a major slow burn. The story is at least familiar, and if something escapes memory, a quick glance back at past reviews and summaries jogs the memory enough to bring things back up to speed again, especially with how slow things move in this story. Suiren is still painfully awkward and has trouble speaking most of the time, except it seems when she's talking about Kawasumi, and of course she's doing better actually talking to Kawasumi himself. Kawasumi is struggling between being the overprotective boyfriend and a supportive friend, while it seems like Ato has more than a little interest in Suiren, but admits at least to himself he doesn't want to break Kawasumi and Suiren apart (not that his actions follow that logic entirely). We also get to see Suiren meet Ito for the first time and some real time comparison that shows why the others may think they're somewhat similar, though Suiren seems to think Ito has a much more imposing aura. The ending is a bit on the hilarious and wary side between Kawasumi being shocked to see Suiren and the non-challenge from Ato that really does seem more like a challenge all in all. Not sure how he thinks they'll never spar again unless he's planning to disappear again or quit karate, which we've seen hasn't worked out well in the past.
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November 14, 2024
Like a Butterfly 9
Like a Butterfly 9 by Suu Morishita
My rating: 2 of 5 stars
The series is still cute, but painfully slow going, and the main characters remain repressed in a lot of ways. They take two steps forward, just to take five steps back before trying to step forward again. It's a little strange Suiren reached out to Ato as well, let alone that he's actually sort of helping her, even if he is as blunt as ever in his approach. Both Ato and Kawasumi compare Suiren to Kawasumi's older brother though, so perhaps there's some link there in their mannerisms and how they tend to respond to her. It's good that Suiren is trying to reach out and learn, though it seems her goals may seem more challenging than most given her personality and at this point, ingrained reactions to the peer pressure around her. It's rather sweet to see her step up a bit to help Yuri where her friends are always trying to cheer her on.
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My rating: 2 of 5 stars
The series is still cute, but painfully slow going, and the main characters remain repressed in a lot of ways. They take two steps forward, just to take five steps back before trying to step forward again. It's a little strange Suiren reached out to Ato as well, let alone that he's actually sort of helping her, even if he is as blunt as ever in his approach. Both Ato and Kawasumi compare Suiren to Kawasumi's older brother though, so perhaps there's some link there in their mannerisms and how they tend to respond to her. It's good that Suiren is trying to reach out and learn, though it seems her goals may seem more challenging than most given her personality and at this point, ingrained reactions to the peer pressure around her. It's rather sweet to see her step up a bit to help Yuri where her friends are always trying to cheer her on.
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September 5, 2024
Like a Butterfly 8
Like a Butterfly 8 by Suu Morishita
My rating: 2 of 5 stars
Seems like Kawasumi might be farther off the mark than he thought. In his effort to focus on his tournament and protect Suiren he's actually managed to make her cry and break down enough to offload a whole lot of her recent thoughts and wishes about their relationship, and that's even more shocking with this couple given both of them are far more prone to silence than to talking. The rest of their new classroom constantly butting in and putting up barriers is not helping either. Hopefully there will be some sort of reconnect following this breakdown to start building things back up again.
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My rating: 2 of 5 stars
Seems like Kawasumi might be farther off the mark than he thought. In his effort to focus on his tournament and protect Suiren he's actually managed to make her cry and break down enough to offload a whole lot of her recent thoughts and wishes about their relationship, and that's even more shocking with this couple given both of them are far more prone to silence than to talking. The rest of their new classroom constantly butting in and putting up barriers is not helping either. Hopefully there will be some sort of reconnect following this breakdown to start building things back up again.
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July 1, 2024
Like a Butterfly 7
Like a Butterfly 7 by Suu Morishita
My rating: 2 of 5 stars
This Ato seems to be trouble, though he was clearly friendly enough with the boys before the events of this series if they still look up to him and consider him a friend. He seems to have a rather skewed and negative view on relationships though, and that could hurt those around him, including Suiren and Kawasumi. Not entirely clear why Aya got so mand at Kawasumi in the beginning there, especially when it was Ato that kept trying to throw him under the bus and rile everyone up. It's good the Suiren and Kawasumi at least were able to talk before things escalated any further.
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My rating: 2 of 5 stars
This Ato seems to be trouble, though he was clearly friendly enough with the boys before the events of this series if they still look up to him and consider him a friend. He seems to have a rather skewed and negative view on relationships though, and that could hurt those around him, including Suiren and Kawasumi. Not entirely clear why Aya got so mand at Kawasumi in the beginning there, especially when it was Ato that kept trying to throw him under the bus and rile everyone up. It's good the Suiren and Kawasumi at least were able to talk before things escalated any further.
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June 28, 2024
Like a Butterfly 6
Like a Butterfly 6 by Suu Morishita
My rating: 2 of 5 stars
Not entirely sure what to think of this older friend of theirs getting back into karate, let alone Kawasumi's injury. Suiren seems to be really hard on herself and a bit desperate to learn how to do better all the time, as if she's not enough as she is even though clearly how she is happens to also be how Kawasumi and the rest of the school all fell for her (though could claim the rest of the school doesn't really know her). Hopefully these two will find a balance that works for them to reach their goals and not feel like they're dragging the other down, especially when it's clear they both want it to work and really do like each other.
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My rating: 2 of 5 stars
Not entirely sure what to think of this older friend of theirs getting back into karate, let alone Kawasumi's injury. Suiren seems to be really hard on herself and a bit desperate to learn how to do better all the time, as if she's not enough as she is even though clearly how she is happens to also be how Kawasumi and the rest of the school all fell for her (though could claim the rest of the school doesn't really know her). Hopefully these two will find a balance that works for them to reach their goals and not feel like they're dragging the other down, especially when it's clear they both want it to work and really do like each other.
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Like a Butterfly 5
Like a Butterfly 5 by Suu Morishita
My rating: 2 of 5 stars
Finally got them to both agree they want to date and of course the rest of the guys at school are in denial and wishing it was them instead. No one other than their friends even seems to realize that they've been friendly for awhile now, especially by their standards as both are more than a little socially awkward. Suiren's parents are something else too, though at least the mom seems to be somewhat willing to follow her daughter's lead in this case. Though Suiren is quiet, she does have some idea of what she likes. Aya and her father may have the most trouble with the change, but at least everyone in her immediate circle is supportive.
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My rating: 2 of 5 stars
Finally got them to both agree they want to date and of course the rest of the guys at school are in denial and wishing it was them instead. No one other than their friends even seems to realize that they've been friendly for awhile now, especially by their standards as both are more than a little socially awkward. Suiren's parents are something else too, though at least the mom seems to be somewhat willing to follow her daughter's lead in this case. Though Suiren is quiet, she does have some idea of what she likes. Aya and her father may have the most trouble with the change, but at least everyone in her immediate circle is supportive.
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Like a Butterfly 4
Like a Butterfly 4 by Suu Morishita
My rating: 2 of 5 stars
Well we have some small progress here with walking home from school and Suiren asking to attend the festival together and even about Kawasumi's own feelings. Kawasumi still seems very self conscious about the rest of the school's opinions and if he has any right to be with Suiren even if it is her asking. He's still kind to her though, so it's a mixed bag of confusion. We finally see where the bear and heart masks came from too, which is a very strange show. They're both attached to those masks though, which is it's own level of amusement. Kawasumi even outright turns down a child's request for his bear mask, which seems like something he wouldn't normally care about unless it meant something to him.
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My rating: 2 of 5 stars
Well we have some small progress here with walking home from school and Suiren asking to attend the festival together and even about Kawasumi's own feelings. Kawasumi still seems very self conscious about the rest of the school's opinions and if he has any right to be with Suiren even if it is her asking. He's still kind to her though, so it's a mixed bag of confusion. We finally see where the bear and heart masks came from too, which is a very strange show. They're both attached to those masks though, which is it's own level of amusement. Kawasumi even outright turns down a child's request for his bear mask, which seems like something he wouldn't normally care about unless it meant something to him.
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June 26, 2024
Like a Butterfly 3
Like a Butterfly 3 by Suu Morishita
My rating: 2 of 5 stars
More people are figuring out Suiren likes Kawasumi, though fewer seem to realize he also likes her. It seems like the girls may be about willing to give up when Kawasumi's friend might have gotten through to him. Question is if this recent encounter will turn things around or if they'll just keep being awkward and ignoring each other but liking each other at school. That's without factoring in Suiren's "rival" who also likes Kawasumi and seems to be glued to him as much as she can. It would be surprising if Suiren hadn't seen them together down in the garden at some point, which most likely wouldn't help emotionally.
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My rating: 2 of 5 stars
More people are figuring out Suiren likes Kawasumi, though fewer seem to realize he also likes her. It seems like the girls may be about willing to give up when Kawasumi's friend might have gotten through to him. Question is if this recent encounter will turn things around or if they'll just keep being awkward and ignoring each other but liking each other at school. That's without factoring in Suiren's "rival" who also likes Kawasumi and seems to be glued to him as much as she can. It would be surprising if Suiren hadn't seen them together down in the garden at some point, which most likely wouldn't help emotionally.
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Like a Butterfly 2
Like a Butterfly 2 by Suu Morishita
My rating: 2 of 5 stars
Suiren still has trouble using her words, but she's slowly learning to communicate with Kawasumi, at least to the point that he and his friend often join her group on the roof for lunch during school and they attend the summer fireworks festival together. That seems to have set off a lot of reactions though between the boys at school freaking out over who her possible new boyfriend is while Kawasumi tries to downplay it so the attention dies down. With him admitting that he wouldn't go to the festival with someone he didn't like though, did Suiren and her rival both hear that confession as well and just what will that mean for the dynamics of this group going forward?
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My rating: 2 of 5 stars
Suiren still has trouble using her words, but she's slowly learning to communicate with Kawasumi, at least to the point that he and his friend often join her group on the roof for lunch during school and they attend the summer fireworks festival together. That seems to have set off a lot of reactions though between the boys at school freaking out over who her possible new boyfriend is while Kawasumi tries to downplay it so the attention dies down. With him admitting that he wouldn't go to the festival with someone he didn't like though, did Suiren and her rival both hear that confession as well and just what will that mean for the dynamics of this group going forward?
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June 24, 2024
Like a Butterfly 1
Like a Butterfly 1 by Suu Morishita
My rating: 2 of 5 stars
Suiren is called the "Mysterious Flower" by her classmates as she rarely speaks, never to boys, and mostly communicates with small gestures if at all. It seems that she had an unusual childhood and past school education up until now first thinking she'd find safety in an all girls school and now wanting to go back to a co-ed school. Suiren is mostly seen with her 2 friends, though now it seems that circle might expand to include at least one more if her own wish were to be granted. Taichi Kawasumi is far more outgoing, but also quiet in his own way and seems to understand Suiren in some way, or at least dead set on putting her up on a pedestal or treating her differently. Except perhaps when it comes to his other rather ardent admirer who is now Suiren's rival, though unsure anyone seems to know that's been made official beyond just the two of them.
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My rating: 2 of 5 stars
Suiren is called the "Mysterious Flower" by her classmates as she rarely speaks, never to boys, and mostly communicates with small gestures if at all. It seems that she had an unusual childhood and past school education up until now first thinking she'd find safety in an all girls school and now wanting to go back to a co-ed school. Suiren is mostly seen with her 2 friends, though now it seems that circle might expand to include at least one more if her own wish were to be granted. Taichi Kawasumi is far more outgoing, but also quiet in his own way and seems to understand Suiren in some way, or at least dead set on putting her up on a pedestal or treating her differently. Except perhaps when it comes to his other rather ardent admirer who is now Suiren's rival, though unsure anyone seems to know that's been made official beyond just the two of them.
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