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Komi Can't Communicate, Vol. 12 by Tomohito Oda

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lovelymisanthrope's review against another edition

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  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I picked this up as part of my continuation of this series. 
“Komi Can’t Communicate, Vol. 12” continues to follow Komi on her quest to make 100 friends. In this volume, Komi’s family babysits a young girl named Rei for the week. This could not come at a better time because Komi has just started her summer break. 
I really enjoyed this volume and the introduction of Rei. I think Rei compliments Komi well. The young girl, who has her own difficulty communicating with people because of how often she moves, I think helps Komi learn new skills of communication. It was also really fun being able to see Komi forced to communicate with someone without the help of her friends. However, with that in mind, her friends were there for her, and help her break down the wall to be able to communicate best with Rei. 
I am very invested in this Komi and Rei plot line and excited to see what happens in Volume 13. 
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emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

5.0

  • This is the first volume that gets us a closer look at one of Komi's teachers - called Omojiri! Her awkwardness and struggles with keeping up appearances with her job were super relatable. It was great to see someone else struggle with communication in their own way.
  • I also loved the beach episode that takes place during the summer holidays! And Komi making her own bucket list for the summer before her friends join in and add their own items - that was so cute 🥰
  • The volume ends with the Komi family getting a guest in the form of young Natsukido, a girl whose parents are often away on business. I related to Komi's uncertainty how to react to someone new living in your home and not knowing what to say to them 🙈 I often don't know how to interact with kids either, so I really felt her struggles! Especially as Natsukido is pretty aloof and distanced!
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