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Yamoto
goes over to Honaka's house to give her her birthday present. When he
tells her that he lied about who he went going shopping with the other
night, Honaka tells Yamato that she saw him with Asahina. She says that
it is okay that Asahina helped him pick out her present. But then when
Yamoto continues to talk about Asahina, Honaka give back the present
without even opening it and goes back in the house. When Yamoto sees
Honaka at the track, she tells him that she doesn't want to talk about
it. Later that evening, Yamoto goes over to Honaka's house so they can
get this problem resolved. They walk over to the shrine and she tells
him that he is always so happy when he is with Asahina, or talks about
her, so he must still like her. They mutually agree to break up and
Yamoto heads home feeling rather glum. Honaka talks with her friend,
Hana, but still feels bad because she thinks she may have really loved
Yamoto. The next day at track practice, Honaka does not show up and
everyone is mad at Yamoto for breaking up with her, although Kobayakawa
is happy because he likes her. Asahina is upset with Yamoto because he
told her that he broke up with Honaka because she was a "pain in the
ass." He didn't want to tell Asahina that they broke up because of her.
The next day, Honaka shows up at track practice and Yamoto and Kobayakawa
learn that will be on the 100 meter relay team. At practice, because of
everything that has been going on with Yamoto, he cannot seem to keep
his mind on what he is doing and continually drops the baton. Hashiba
tries to help Yamoto by talking to him after practice about Asahina.
They also practice handing off the baton and Yamoto decides that he will talk to Asahina
and tell her why he lied. Later, Yamoto apologizes to Asahina and tells her the truth about the breakup. He also
tells her how much he hates fighting with her. With all that is going
on, Yamoto finally decides to to give the track team his all and become
the number one athlete in all of Japan. The only question is, can he do
it?
Suzuka:
Volume 7 is a manga book written and drawn by Kouji Seo. This story
was Translated and Adapted by David Ury and Lettered by North Market
Street Graphics.
This book contains the following chapters:
#50 - The Gift
#51 - Ignored
#52 - Parting
#53 - The Worst
#54 - The Decision
#55 - Encouragement
#56 - True Intention
#57 - Reconciliation
#58 - Laundry
#59 - Resolution
There are
also some sections in the book for: A) A Note from the Author, B)
Honorifics Explained, C) Bonus Manga, D) Translation Notes, and E) Preview of Volume
8, although the preview appears in Japanese. The book reads from right to
left and back to front, just like a book from Japan. This manga book is
intended for Mature readers (18 and older) because of nudity, profanity and sexual content.
Suzuka:
Volume 7 finally solves a problem I have had since Yamoto and Honaka
started dating. They broke up, Hey, this book isn't about them as a
couple, it should be about Yamoto and Asahina. Maybe Yamoto can now
focus more on his track and can finally make his move on Asahina,
although she will probably shoot him down again. I think that she is
afraid of falling in love because the last guy she did fall in love with
died. How? Not sure yet, but I am sure that we will find out someday. I
am also happy that Yamoto is finally going to take track more seriously.
I hope that we will be able to see how fast he can really run. The story
in this volume is wonderful and I absolutely loved reading this manga
book. Someday, I hope that Yamoto will be able to break through the
walls that Asahina has thrown up around her heart. You cannot go though
your entire life without loving someone. You also cannot live in fear,
whish is what she is doing. It will eat you up inside, which is what is
happening to Asahina. The Translation and Adaptation from Japanese to
English is terrific. I love it when I can read one of these manga books
and forget that it was not originally created in English. As for the
artwork by Kouji Seo, it is spectacular. When I think of great manga
art, I think of Kouji Seo. Overall, Suzuka:
Volume 7 is a snappy manga book that kept me flipping the pages
until I put it down with a smile of contentment on my face. Yamoto
doesn't have Asahina yet, as she is still angry with him, but I think
that there is hope for the future. Maybe we will find out in
Suzuka:
Volume 8. Man, I sure hope so.
I rated
this book a 9 out of 10. |
