Alternative TitlesEnglish: Bitter - Tearful Tales of Love Synonyms: Bitter - Nakechau Koi Monogatari, Bitterly Sad Love Story Japanese: BITTER 泣けちゃう恋物語
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Type: Manga
Volumes: 1
Chapters: 6
Status: Finished
Published: 2003 Authors:
Adachi, Keiko (Story & Art), Ashihara, Hinako (Story & Art), Sakurakouji, Kanoko (Story & Art), Washio, Mie (Story & Art), Ayase, Riu (Story & Art), Izumi, Kaneyoshi (Story & Art)
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SynopsisStory 1: Butterfly Cloud, by ASHIHARA Hinako
N Island is a small island where all the kids know each other, and they're excited to meet the new transfer student from Tokyo. Fifth grader Kanta doesn't want it to be a girl, because his classmate Kyo is the only icky girl the island needs. In a way that makes Kyo happy -- because she's always known she wants to live out her life on the island as Kanta's wife someday. But the transfer student, Ritsuka, is a girl, and a shy one with a mother who's shunned by the island. So Kyo makes it her mission of good faith to assimilate Ritsuka, but then Kanta starts acting more interested in Ritsuka than in Kyo... When the main cloud splits into a butterfly cloud, which girl will be the one to separate from the rest...?
Story 2: Racing Queen, by IZUMI Kaneyoshi
When it comes to being a racing queen (it's like being a cheerleader for Nascar), you're either a bitch or a lost puppy. Ei learns this lesson the hard way from Akane, the reigning racing queen of the famous Meitoh Team, when Ei joins the team to put herself through college. It's only by doing harm to others that you succeed, and once you've succeeded, everyone wants to do harm to you. Ei's dream was to be the top racing queen, but once she gets there, it turns into her worst nightmare...
Story 3: English Garden, by SAKURAKOUJI Kanoko
Hayato is moving to England in one month, so he approaches Fumio and tells her to date him -- almost like a command. He's dominating, stubborn, and selfish, and Fumio really can't say no. But Hayato isn't without his charm; he has a talent for making things grow, and he designed a gorgeous English garden. Now he wants to spend his last month in Japan building a garden with Fumio. As the garden grows and changes, so do its gardeners... and as time becomes strained, so do their emotions...
Story 4: Pure White Anniversary, by AYASE Riu:
Just by selecting her, and saying her name, she became the class´ representative, and after time, trusted by teachers and students. That always maked her excited about working hard and being better. But, not all is white, not all is pure, when she was in trouble, A guy suddenly appears to help! Who is this guy? Why is he helping her? And, why does Sakura feels scared whenever she is with him? Well... we sure want to know.
Story 5: The Coffee Shop that Ends Unrequited Love, by ADACHI Keiko
This story is about a gilr called Rui. She's always too late on dates. But when she meets Shiyouta she falls in love with him an doesn't want to be llate anymore...
Story 6: Great Waiters?, by WASHIO Mie
At 175 cm, Eisei (real name Haruyo) never thought she would ever find a boyfriend because of her height and her rather tomboyish looks and demeanour. Under her friends' recommendation, however, a visit to the renowned 'Hot Cafe' caused her to fall for a charming waiter named Kono... who promptly dragged her to fill the vacancy -- as a male waiter?! Having a chance to get closer to him is one thing, but has Kono also accidentally mistaken her for a boy?! How is Eisei supposed to express her feeling for him now? With a cafe filled with handsome waiters and the pretty girls who swoon over them, this 'pretty boy' has work cut out for her!
Source: Mangafox and ShoujoMagic |
Related MangaSequel: BITTER II
Other: Kanojo ga Cafe ni Kayou Wake
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mangalover939
5 of 11 people found this review helpful
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6 of 6 chapters read
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| Overall |
9 |
| Story |
10 |
| Art |
7 |
| Character |
10 |
| Enjoyment |
9 |
I was hesitant to write a review for this series of one-shot because no one really... appreciates (or likes) my reviews. Ha-ha. Oh well, here goes nothing. Haters gonna hate.
Heads up-
The stories aren't exactly 'bitter' as referred to in the title. Some may cause you to be a little teary but they aren't too sad.
Story 1: Butterfly Cloud
The first story was the most heart wrenching one out of the six and because of this it stood out. This story, in my opinion, also had a great story line that was refreshing compared to the typical shoujo manga.
The characters in this story change tremendously and so does their individual feeling for one another. (Almost cried in this one)
Story 2: Racing Queen, by IZUMI Kaneyoshi
This was my least favourite story out of the 6. At times it was confusing to follow the story and the characters transformation to who they really are go from 0 to extreme and they were annoying at times. I also wasn't fond of the art. However, it is still worth the read.
Story 3: English Garden, by SAKURAKOUJI Kanoko
I really enjoyed this story. At first I found it a little confusing however by the end of the story everything was crystal clear. The manga, I found, was a little predictable but all in all very cute. I loved the main girl characters attitude and progression throughout the story in understanding her feelings towards other characters. (Almost cried in this one)
Story 4: Pure White Anniversary, by AYASE Riu:
Cute but predictable. The love between two people that were the exact opposite was sweet and adorable. The art wasn't too shabby but sadly, no hot bishies... However, I did find this manga funny.
Story 5: The Coffee Shop that Ends Unrequited Love, by ADACHI Keiko
This story is about a girl called Rui and one thing that stands out about her is that she is always late. But when she met Shiyouta she fell in love with him and because of this she tries not to be late anymore...
I thought this story was too cute! The art was decent and the story line wasn't that predictable. I think it was one of my favourites. What made me love this manga was that I thought the character development of the main couple was just right. It was too slow and boring and it wasn't too extreme.
Story 6: Great Waiters?, by WASHIO Mie
Enjoyable. Sweet. Funny. Bishies. Cute. Art = Nice. And I found the ending contained a little twist that I found really touching and made me love it even more.
But overall, all one-shots are recommended with and I give it two thumbs up!
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