V.B. Rose, Vol 1. By: Banri Hidaka
Reviewed by: Annabelle L., 15
Rating: Really liked it
Weddings gives us the dream of reality....
Shiroi Ageha*, the main protangonist and probably anti-hero, loves fashion- being the infamous creator of the Ageha series- especially that concerning the beauty of weddings. She also loves her sister just as dearly- having a slight sister complex-, but she's soon getting married to this no-name-and-boring guy- and pregnant!! What's a girl to do? Well, help out of course!
Stumbling upon the slightly more touch-and-feel persona of Kuromine Mitsuya*, and the stoic, grumpy Arisaka Yukari*- both young and dashing looking men- who co-run a bridal business, she ends up becoming their part-timer for the bridal dresses- especially with the task of helping create her sister's own wedding gown!
Will Ageha try to sabotage her sister's dream wedding? Or shall she become enraptured by the loveliness of wedding dresses and beauty- enough to accept her sister's decisions? After she's all done with her sister wedding though, will she stay on as part of the V.B. Rose crew?
This lovely first volume of V.B. Rose (Velvet Blue, as I have come to discovered the words behind the initials) enticed me, especially being in tune with fantasys, dreams, and the like (inwardly). Ageha is a strong, persistent character that learns as she goes on, though most of the time she causes the mischief. Plus, Hidaka's exquisite drawings of the characters and their unique and stylish outfits are a wonder to look at. It may be a bit cliche of a manga, but it still relates to reality and overcoming events that could hold you back. A very enjoyable read.
Recommended to: those who enjoy a light-hearted, but still realistic-type manga and is into the shojou-like (more girly) drawings
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