The Wrath of an Alpha

I waited for this book to start. It is amazing so far and I can't wait to see where Kat journey will lead us.

Wow, my first review... here we go.  

This manga isn't really my type of thing. It's a love story, and that's not exactly my cup of tea, but let me explain—this manga is good in a funny way.  

The story revolves around a playboy who can get any girl he wants. (Lucky guy, I kinda wish I lived in mangaland.) One day, he sees a girl and tries his usual charm to get into her pants, but she shoots him down. This leaves the playboy pissed off, and he becomes determined to win over the only girl who ever rejected him.  

I had fun reading this manga. I genuinely liked its quirky and offbeat vibe. While I hate shojo art, the engaging story made up for it. It was incredibly short—just one volume with five chapters—but I think the brevity works in its favor. I really enjoyed the story; it was funny and, dare I say it, kind of cute? As a manly man who prefers watching things explode, it was refreshing to read a well-crafted love story that wasn't overly sappy or clichéd. So, if you can look past the artwork, you'll discover a hidden gem and a great read.  

And yes, I actually read this and genuinely liked it. A solid manga that earns a 7 out of 10.

I thoroughly enjoyed this.  

What makes this story stand out? It's unique. Typically, you encounter narratives where a girl chases another girl or a girl pursues a guy. However, here we have a girl who consistently gives the cold shoulder and remains unfazed by everything—even an attempted rape. Then there’s the male lead who views said girl as a challenge he must conquer, all while maintaining a comedic tone.  

Does anyone remember Pepe Le Pew from Looney Tunes and his relentless pursuit of a cat with a stripe on her tail resembling a skunk? Well, you're about to experience the manga equivalent of that tale—only this time, Pepe gets the girl. ^_^  

This girl walks away, runs away, even fights him off, yet Mr. Bishie (known as Kiriyuu-kun in the manga) keeps coming back for more; he simply can't stay away. His habit of inappropriately touching her mirrors Pepe's modus operandi perfectly. Is it charming despite its sexist undertones? Absolutely. Do we appreciate her detached aloofness? Surprisingly, it doesn't often irritate. Do we empathize with his frustration? Not really, because it brings us joyous laughter instead. Will others enjoy it? I believe they will.  

I highly recommend this for a quick and light manga read that takes roughly 30 minutes. It demands minimal time and energy but guarantees a few giggles or leaves you smiling oddly. The story isn’t groundbreaking, but it’s entertaining. The artwork is fantastic, the Bishie—is definitely eye-catching. The characters are well-crafted, though their brief appearances limit depth. Nonetheless, I was pleasantly entertained, and it certainly earned the grade I gave it.  

Give it a try if you have 20-30 minutes to spare.

So, call me ambitious, but I took it upon myself to hunt for a shoujo manga where the female lead wasn't clueless (I know you get those feels.) Soon enough, I stumbled upon this manga and thought I was in for a treat.  

Well, to sum it up, I found what I was looking for: a romance featuring a clever girl who wasn't just arm candy. But why, oh why, did Kotobuki Atsuta have to make the male lead so slow? Is it really that challenging to craft a romantic story without one of the leads being excessively dense?  

If you're anything like me, on the quest for an intelligent romance, keep searching.

A significant portion of shoujo revolves around a playboy who falls in love with a girl, ultimately ceasing his playboy ways. The girl is often depicted as fragile, helpless, and awkward, requiring his protection and reassurance. But not this time. Enter Yumi Sakashita, a reserved and composed individual.  

If he believes he can charm any girl, he soon discovers an exception in her. Even if he eventually succeeds, he finds himself more of a pet than an equal partner.  
The narrative explores the frustration a playboy might experience when the tables are turned from the familiar dynamics we're used to. It subtly suggests that girls should consider the possibility that all boys might harbor masochistic tendencies.  

I genuinely appreciated the scenes involving attempts at intimacy, though they may be frustrating from a male perspective.  

I've awarded this manga exceptionally high marks due to its unique qualities that set it apart—no other word fits better.  
In my humble opinion (IMHO).  

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