Honey and Clover, Vol. 4

by Chica Umino

A Japanese pop-culture phenomenon invades the U.S. Morita has disappeared, leaving his friends bereft and confused. Hagu and Takemoto turn to their art, while Mayama and Ayu cling to their unrequited loves. When his coworker begins to romance Ayu, Mayama can't help interfering. But what does he care, when he's nursing a flame for a woman he hasn't seen in a year? Takemoto lives in a run-down student apartment, where his greatest worry is when he'll...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1421515075
• ISBN13: 9781421515076
• Release Date: December 2008
• Publisher: Viz Media
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 4.9" x 7.4"

Customer Reviews

Much more dramatic, the fourth volume focuses on Mayama and Yamada. Continuing another wonderful vo

With the previous three volumes, I have had nothing but positive things to say about the Kodansha Award winning manga series "honey and clover" by Chika Umino. Having spawned an anime series, a live drama and film, it's no surprise that many men and women have enjoyed "honey and clover" and now available from Viz Media via their Shojo Beat imprint is "honey and clover". With volume 4, the storyline for this volume are more focusing on Mayama and his feelings for both Rika and Yamada. The following are brief synopsis of each chapter: Chapter 22 - With Morita off to Los Angeles, Takemoto doesn't know if he wants him to come back. Perhaps now is a good time for him to share his feelings to Hagu and let her know how he has felt. Chapter 23 - Meanwhile, Professor Hanamoto and Mayama talk about Rika and we get a glimpse of Mayama and Rika's working relationship and his time with her. Chapter 24 - It's the Summer time and Yamada has planted basil and shiso. But the tall Shiso plant has broken off and her wife tells her to cut the plant and so it can grow normally but Yamada looks at the Shiso plant and the broken part still has new leaves growing. She sees herself almost like the Shiso plant. But it's time for the summer fireworks festival and Yamada decides to try again to see if she can attract Mayama by wearing a kimono. Is she like the Shiso plant. Should she get a fresh start or continue to be broken. Chapter 25 - We are introduced to Mayama's co-workers at the firm. As for Mayama, he longs to see Rika but doesn't know if its the right time to see her just yet. Chapter 26 - Mayama's co-workers are wondering why he won't let them see Ayumi Yamada (there are more orders for the flower bowls), so his co-workers end up seeing him at a Shrine Festival and introduce themselves to Yamada. But all of a sudden, Mayama becomes jealous of Nomiya trying to meet Yamada because he's a playboy. And even more shocked to find out that the following day, Nomiya went to visit Yamada. Chapter 27 - Mayama's co-workers, especially Nomiya confront Mayama in regards to why he goes out of his way to prevent them from trying to meet Yamada. Especially if he likes Rika. Meanwhile, Nomiya takes Yamada out on a trip to dinner many miles away. Chapter 28 - Mayama is a bit furious that Yamada went with Nomiya to dinner. His friends don't understand why he's being so protective over Yamada and Yamada is furious that of all people, Mayama is trying to tell her what to do with her life. Meanwhile, in a chance meeting, Mayama and Rika see each other again face-to-face. Also, included is "Umino and Her Friends" and concluding the manga is a "Honey and Clover Study Guide" featuring an explanation of certain location, talent and words such as "Galaxy Express 999, "Rakkyo", "Umeboshi" and more. The fourth volume of "Honey and Clover" is definitely much more dramatic and deeper than volume 3. And more surprising is how the storylines focus more on Mayama and Ay