Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Platinum Garden: Vol. 4

by Maki Fujita

Synopsis
Revelations surface in Maki Fujita's romantic shojo... Toya Magahara opens up to Kazura and tells her about the Magahara family -- including a life-and-death secret that could change their lives. Then, with the New Year approaching, Kazura spends some more time with Mizuki. When she sees a side of him not even his family knows, Kazura learns that happiness can hurt sometimes -- and some wounds never heal.

Review
I'm not really sure what to make of this volume. Some stuff gets explained, like why Mizuki is the head of the family, and the services he performs for them, and Kazura regains her memories of her childhood friendship with Mizuki. But I feel like nothing really develops. Mizuki is still very much a jerk to her, and they don't talk much nor spend much time together. Ultimately, Mizuki sends her away for "a while" which upsets Kazura. I'm really starting to feel sorry for her, because it's clear that she really cares about him, but can't really read his feelings for her. Also, other people say how lucky he is to have her, etc., but Mizuki doesn't even seem to need her, nor does he act appreciative in any way that he has her.

I'm really curious to find out what it all means and what's going to happen, but it's a little frustrating to read at times, seeing characters hurt and not knowing what's going on.

Final thought: I'll read the next book.

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