In the Clear Moonlit Dusk Vol. 1

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Ouji went to the curry place owned by Yoi's father on the recommendation of one of his favorite youtubers. He saw Yoi and was immediately entranced by her beauty, realizing later that he fell in love with her in that very instance. It’s not that Yoi violently rejects her prince status, and it wouldn’t be accurate to refer to it as just a persona, as something separate from a “truer” more internal, feminine self. Rather, Yoi just has some misgivings and complicated feelings about gender that aren’t fully formed. In other words, she’s a relatable young character navigating the interplay between the self as outwardly known and the self as inwardly felt. The great range in her facial expressions throughout further strengthens this as well. I Just Want to Be Normal: Said word for word by Yoi to Ichimura when he says that she really looked like a real prince defending a girl in need. Yoi explains that she never wanted to be a prince or a hero, it's just a role that others have projected onto her. Ichimura counters that it's good to be a princely girl, because being so, she doesn't have to adhere to all of the gender expectations that other girls must contend with. Disclaimer: This is an honest review from me as a reader, and it is not because of receiving the ARC or so on. Also, this review is not influenced by my mood before reading, as I read this out of the blue and not forced by anyone/anything (need to clarify this because I am a mood reader most of the time). Yoi is one of the school’s princes; deep voiced, handsome… and also a girl. She can’t seem to escape her looks, but a chance encounter with the school’s other prince, Ichimura, means that there just might be a chance of somebody finally seeing her the way she wants to be seen…

Aloof Dark-Haired Girl: Yoi is dark haired and naturally a bit withdrawn and reserved, which gives her a cool and somewhat distant vibe. Paired with her more boyish looks and consideration towards others, girls in particular, she comes off as a Bifauxnen, much to her annoyance. I think part of the problem is that Ichimura’s a good guy, but he doesn’t have any bite or wounded side to him (he manages one incredibly innocuous boundary violation that he even asks about first, big whoop). Genuinely, his defining characteristics seem to be… popular, rich, two earrings, one mole. Not the most interesting start to our boy here.Something about a Rose: Like many Bifauxnen and prince types before her, Yoi is often depicted with roses and Bishie Sparkle when she is coming off or doing something particularly princely. Gender-Inverted with Yoi who has a hard time talking to men. We later learn this is because since middle school, she's been somewhat unfavorably compared to her older and more traditionally feminine sister by the boys in her class. Overhearing a boy she had a crush on balk at the thought of dating her made her withdraw. Only Has Same-Sex Admirers: Up until she meets Ichimura, this has been Yoi's experience. She is fawned over by girls of all stripes because of her Bifauxnen looks and accidental princely treatment towards women and is otherwise ignored by guys who often mistake her as one of them. This changes as she begins to be pursued by Ichimura and later Ouji. Wall Pin of Love: Ichimura calls out kabedon by name while doing the wall pin action himself when he corners Yoi at school as she's avoiding him.

Firstly, I would like to thank Netgalley and Kodansha Comic for providing me with the e-arc of the book. Please be advised I received an advanced reviewer copy of In the Clear Moonlit Dusk volume 1 from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Amusement Park: Ichimura ends his and Yoi's first date at an amusement park because he enjoys going to them right before they close at night. Hazra, Adriana (November 21, 2021). "Kodansha Comics Announces 14 Manga Titles for Next Fall". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on November 21, 2021 . Retrieved April 8, 2022. In the clear moonlite dusk es un shojo manga de Mika Yamamori, autora de Daytime shooting star (publicada por Planeta Cómic en España).In chapter 9, Yoi's mom wonders aloud if Yoi is dating Timothée Chalamet when Yoi tells her Ichimura's also called "Prince". Hates Being Called Cute: This is Yoi at first. She so rarely gets called cute or beautiful, especially from a man, that she is made so uncomfortable by Ichimura doing so she'd rather he not. This slowly changes though as she begins to realize her feelings for him.

In June 2021, Kodansha USA announced that they licensed the series for English publication. [4] In November 2021, Kodansha USA announced that the series would be released in print in Fall 2022. [5] Volumes [ edit ] No. As always, Yamamori Mika's art is beautiful and unique. The facial expressions are always spot on and every panel is truly a treat. I especially liked Yoi's character design, and I felt like the balance between her femininity and masculinity was really spot on. Firstly, I'd like to thank Kodansha and NetGalley for providing the e-ARC of this romance (shojo) manga.

In the Clear Moonlit Dusk, Volume 3". Kodansha USA. Archived from the original on May 16, 2022 . Retrieved April 8, 2022. The ending of this volume was such a cliffhanger and I’m so excited to read volume two! The art style is wonderful and I’m anticipating some great discussion on themes touched in this first volume, including unconscious bias and breaking gender roles.

All Girls Want Bad Boys: Yoi is about as straight-laced as they come, due in part because of her natural shyness and chivalrous demeanor. Ichimura on the other hand is a ladykiller, with bleached hair, piercings galore, and a devil-may-care attitude. Yoi is at first not trying to have much to do with him, but his persistence in chasing her, as well as him (barring their first run-in) always treating her as a girl and not a Prince or a boy makes her soon fall for him. Demelza; Sarah; Darkstorm (February 20, 2022). "Have you read this one…? We recommend some excellent manga that you might have missed…". Anime UK News. Archived from the original on May 22, 2022 . Retrieved April 8, 2022. a b "In the Clear Moonlit Dusk, Volume 1". Kodansha USA. Archived from the original on February 14, 2022 . Retrieved April 8, 2022. in Japanese). Kodansha. Archived from the original on November 11, 2022 . Retrieved November 15, 2022. Holding Hands: In an effort to get closer, Ichimura asks Yoi if they can keep their flirtatious vibes going after their gyoza date by holding her hand. She's hesitant because she's worried about being mistaken for two guys. Ichimura says he doesn't care to a flustered Yoi.Ichimura's friend wonders whether or not Ichimura genuinely fell for Yoi the very first time they met since he is seemingly inexplicably and intensely attracted to her and is treating her in ways he's never treated the many other girls he's been with. The question stuns him into contemplation. Silverman, Rebecca (September 30, 2021). "In the Clear Moonlit Dusk GN 1 Review". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on April 7, 2022 . Retrieved April 8, 2022.