
With Ida, meanwhile, he’s much more loud and prone to snapping. He largely lets her determine the flow of conversation and never responds assertively. His demeanor with Hashimoto, for instance, is very sweet and unassuming. His personality is multifaceted and we get a great look at how he reacts under varying levels of pressure and around different people. The central figure in this volume’s love mix-ups is Aoki, and he’s a fantastic protagonist. Does the manga get off to a good start with Vol. They find themselves struggling with both their real attractions and their perceived ones as misunderstandings sprout new genuine feelings. Viz Media’s Shojo Beat imprint is debuting a new series this week: Aruko and Wataru Hinekure’s My Love Mix-Up! It’s a romantic comedy starring three high schoolers (Aoki, Ida, and Hashimoto) with various degrees of romantic affection for each other.
