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Perfect World #2
Perfect World, Vol. 2
Tsugumi Kawana has started dating her first crush, Itsuki Ayukawa, who's in a wheelchair. However, the deeper and deeper their love gets, the harsher the realities they face become. And at the appearance of Itsuki's caregiver who has feelings for him, Nagasawa, and Tsugumi's classmate who has feelings for her, Koreda, everything begins to fall apart as emotions are stirred…
178 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 12, 2015
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August 29, 2020
fuck. the ending of this volume hurt a lot.
January 4, 2022
It seemed happiness was not on the cards for Tsugumi and Ayukawa in this second instalment of the manga series.
The addition of two new love interests for both Tsugumi and Ayukawa really mixed stuff up. On top of that, the couple faced opposition from Tsugumi’s parents and with increased pressure because of Ayukawa’s health troubles and Tsugumi’s mental vulnerability, the plot completely spiralled into unhappiness until it ended with an unexpected bang.
This was a hard vol to read because of the harsh reality and painful stigma depicted in it. It was nice to see the couple endure slightly in the face of all their obstacles, but that unexpected ending definitely spells future troubles for Tsugumi and Ayukawa in Perfect World Vol. 3...
The addition of two new love interests for both Tsugumi and Ayukawa really mixed stuff up. On top of that, the couple faced opposition from Tsugumi’s parents and with increased pressure because of Ayukawa’s health troubles and Tsugumi’s mental vulnerability, the plot completely spiralled into unhappiness until it ended with an unexpected bang.
This was a hard vol to read because of the harsh reality and painful stigma depicted in it. It was nice to see the couple endure slightly in the face of all their obstacles, but that unexpected ending definitely spells future troubles for Tsugumi and Ayukawa in Perfect World Vol. 3...
June 3, 2025
everything that happened in this volume felt extremely rushed and should have happened in later volumes
June 9, 2020
Rating : 4✨
Once again, we read about real-life issues that disabled people face in their daily life. It's quite poignant, and it hurts to see both characters reach out to each other, but still failing. They fail not because of communication, but because their relationship is young and they still have to adapt around each other.
I really enjoy this second manga, I almost cried at some point. It's a touching tribute, I think. It's real, and raw. They are insecure, but they still try to understand each other. They are honest, and faithful. It's honestly just sweet.
Once again, we read about real-life issues that disabled people face in their daily life. It's quite poignant, and it hurts to see both characters reach out to each other, but still failing. They fail not because of communication, but because their relationship is young and they still have to adapt around each other.
I really enjoy this second manga, I almost cried at some point. It's a touching tribute, I think. It's real, and raw. They are insecure, but they still try to understand each other. They are honest, and faithful. It's honestly just sweet.
January 14, 2023
Este segundo volumen me estresó un poco y es que a nuestra pareja principal, les meten a dos personajes más donde uno está interesado en la chica y otra en el chico.
Odio los triángulos amorosos, pero esto, esto lo puedo odiar un poquito más. Entiendo que sean personas o que haya n sido importantes, pero están en una relación y odio que los del exterior no entiendan eso.
Se leyó rápido y me engancho pero si tengo que decir que es el que menos me ha ha hecho sentir.
Odio los triángulos amorosos, pero esto, esto lo puedo odiar un poquito más. Entiendo que sean personas o que haya n sido importantes, pero están en una relación y odio que los del exterior no entiendan eso.
Se leyó rápido y me engancho pero si tengo que decir que es el que menos me ha ha hecho sentir.
January 22, 2024
[ Re-read in 2024. ]
Wow, talk about a roller coaster of emotions.
If being in a relationship wasn’t hard enough, being with someone who’s have a disability might come with more problems than Tsugumi thought. On one hand, her parents don’t seem to be so happy about her relationship with Itsuki. Also, his caregiver kind of has a crush on him and she’s seen as a new ‘love rival’ because she’s more fitted to take care of Itsuki. On top of that, Tsugumi meets with an old friend who always had a crush on her when they were young.
All these people seem to have a problem with both being in a committed relationship and that takes its toll. Itsuki accidently hurts himself and has these dreams (or more like nightmares?) where he can see himself walking again though this might never come true in reality due his injury. Tsugumi too, she starts to feel panic attacks and anxiety that leads to her having an actual accident.
Now, I understand that the people they know might have their own opinion on things but ultimately, they do have a nice relationship. They do communicate and little by little, they’ve been falling in love with each other. Nobody said that a relationship was easy and of course their situation is tough enough, but I think that they make each other happy and that’s all that matters in the end.
I really love this manga and the fact that it talks about the cold, cruel, harsh reality of things instead of just romantizing every single scene. Now, with this I don’t mean they don’t share fuzzy moments, but their relationship seems more mature and ay my age, that’s an absolute win.
Being with someone because you want to and actually working on your relationship when something’s not right means you care. Talking things through and exposing yourself to someone else might seem hard but it’s worth it in the end. Always.
This volume contains chapter 5 – 9.
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Volume 1
Wow, talk about a roller coaster of emotions.
If being in a relationship wasn’t hard enough, being with someone who’s have a disability might come with more problems than Tsugumi thought. On one hand, her parents don’t seem to be so happy about her relationship with Itsuki. Also, his caregiver kind of has a crush on him and she’s seen as a new ‘love rival’ because she’s more fitted to take care of Itsuki. On top of that, Tsugumi meets with an old friend who always had a crush on her when they were young.
All these people seem to have a problem with both being in a committed relationship and that takes its toll. Itsuki accidently hurts himself and has these dreams (or more like nightmares?) where he can see himself walking again though this might never come true in reality due his injury. Tsugumi too, she starts to feel panic attacks and anxiety that leads to her having an actual accident.
Now, I understand that the people they know might have their own opinion on things but ultimately, they do have a nice relationship. They do communicate and little by little, they’ve been falling in love with each other. Nobody said that a relationship was easy and of course their situation is tough enough, but I think that they make each other happy and that’s all that matters in the end.
I really love this manga and the fact that it talks about the cold, cruel, harsh reality of things instead of just romantizing every single scene. Now, with this I don’t mean they don’t share fuzzy moments, but their relationship seems more mature and ay my age, that’s an absolute win.
Being with someone because you want to and actually working on your relationship when something’s not right means you care. Talking things through and exposing yourself to someone else might seem hard but it’s worth it in the end. Always.
This volume contains chapter 5 – 9.
PREVIOUS REVIEWS:
Volume 1
May 6, 2023
Debatiendo seriamente si leer el volumen 3 o no porque entre el día gris y lo deprimente que es esta historia estoy a nada de pegarme un tiro
4 de 5 estrellas.
4 de 5 estrellas.
January 1, 2023
3.5 rounding to 4
Wow this series is so emotional and stressful but so good! As we continue to follow our main characters and their romance, some stressful situations start to pop up for our characters. Looks like we have some love triangles coming in that I’m not crazy about but still a engaging manga that truly lets us in on the struggles of someone disabled and in a wheelchair. From his every day life to trying to have a relationship, you truly feel for the characters in this story as they try to navigate everything together. I would be ok with the other guy coming in for the love triangle, but the nurse has gotta go😝😝😝😝
Wow this series is so emotional and stressful but so good! As we continue to follow our main characters and their romance, some stressful situations start to pop up for our characters. Looks like we have some love triangles coming in that I’m not crazy about but still a engaging manga that truly lets us in on the struggles of someone disabled and in a wheelchair. From his every day life to trying to have a relationship, you truly feel for the characters in this story as they try to navigate everything together. I would be ok with the other guy coming in for the love triangle, but the nurse has gotta go😝😝😝😝
August 23, 2024
This volume was so much better. We get to see real world issues somebody with a disability like Ayukawa’s face every single day and how miscommunication can still happen even while trying to communicate. I did think the love triangles on both sides were wild, but overall I loved this volume and the ending in this one had me sobbing. 😭
September 4, 2018
Ich fand den Band nicht ganz so stark, wie den ersten, weil die Probleme, von denen er handelt, doch sehr vorhersehbar und klischeehaft sind. Trotzdem bricht er einem wieder halb das Herz und wühlt einen auf. Wer Band 1 mochte, sollte unbedingt weiterlesen :)
March 15, 2021
4.5/5
These first two volumes have been so intense and emotional. I love these two together and while I desperately want them together, I respect the author for being so open and honest (often heartbreakingly so) regarding the challenges they face together and alone. I can't speak to the disability rep but I did some research online for people's real-life experiences with disability and found the feelings and thoughts to be realistic. I feel like people often put those with disabilities on a pedestal to be used as "inspiration porn" and that ultimately doesn't give room for the very human experiences of shame, regret, and anger, so I'm grateful the author incorporates these feelings as well as hope.
These first two volumes have been so intense and emotional. I love these two together and while I desperately want them together, I respect the author for being so open and honest (often heartbreakingly so) regarding the challenges they face together and alone. I can't speak to the disability rep but I did some research online for people's real-life experiences with disability and found the feelings and thoughts to be realistic. I feel like people often put those with disabilities on a pedestal to be used as "inspiration porn" and that ultimately doesn't give room for the very human experiences of shame, regret, and anger, so I'm grateful the author incorporates these feelings as well as hope.
July 21, 2022
They introduced a s***ty love triangle. Ewww... I suppose it's better than having them split apart because she couldn't handle being with someone disabled but who knows if that's going to come into it.
The extraordinary part is that there's a love triangle for both love interests. That nurse Tsugumi is jealous of, yeah she isn't married and she is secretly into him. Honestly, bleugh. I need this story arc to be over stat.
The extraordinary part is that there's a love triangle for both love interests. That nurse Tsugumi is jealous of, yeah she isn't married and she is secretly into him. Honestly, bleugh. I need this story arc to be over stat.
October 23, 2020
Mi sembra che ruoti tutto troppo in torno alla disabilità, quasi fosse l'unica cosa di cui occuparsi. Chiaramente è un aspetto fondamentale, ma non certo da innalzare su un piedistallo come se lui non avesse altro da dare. Comprendo la confusione della protagonista, ma è anche un'adulta, che invece si fa trasportare dalle emozioni come fosse un'adolescente.
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March 27, 2021
The romance between Itzuki and Tsugumi blossoms – and the love triangles are introduced. I’m 100% invested now. Cannot believe I’m committing to a manga series! Me?! The one who has refused to be completely sucked into manga knowing they go on and on and on and on. I’ll be tapping my fingers impatiently awaiting the library cataloguer finishing the prep-to-shelve of #3.
July 23, 2021
2.5ish/5
It's okay I guess
It's okay I guess
August 18, 2023
"Don't give up on everything just because you have a disability. Don't doubt your potential even if somebody else does."
I confess that with how much I loved volume one, I have been so hesitant to continue this series because I felt I so often heard how much drama this series has. Maybe I haven't gotten far enough into this series or maybe it's just mislabeled, but I never once felt there was "drama" in this volume. Even when there are two "love rivals" on the page, it still didn't feel like angsty drama of wondering who is going to get with who.
Instead, I found a very gripping story of a young woman's struggle of, "Am I enough or doing enough beside my disabled boyfriend?" Having been told not to date Itsuki so lightly due to him being in a wheelchair, I think it's relatable in how it sets off a chain of stressful events for Tsugumi. I say relatable because if I had been in her shoes, I think I would have been incredibly anxious too, and doubting my every action and move.
For Tsugumi, that reality comes across in such a heartbreaking way in this volume. I feel there has been a change in her actions because now she is acting more "motherly" but I don't think it's intentional where she is trying to be. Her worry and fear are really overpowering her choices and wish I could give her a hug. And not only a hug, but I wish she would be just as open with Itsuki as much as she has encouraged him to be open with her.
And goodness Itsuki's backstory! While I'm not fond of his caregiver, I definitely understand why she is important to him and why he's thankful to have her as a caregiver.
My heart broke and was so worried during those last few pages! I honestly have no idea where this series is going to go but hoping that our leads will grow closer to one another despite outside influence from multiple people trying to keep them apart it seems.
I confess that with how much I loved volume one, I have been so hesitant to continue this series because I felt I so often heard how much drama this series has. Maybe I haven't gotten far enough into this series or maybe it's just mislabeled, but I never once felt there was "drama" in this volume. Even when there are two "love rivals" on the page, it still didn't feel like angsty drama of wondering who is going to get with who.
Instead, I found a very gripping story of a young woman's struggle of, "Am I enough or doing enough beside my disabled boyfriend?" Having been told not to date Itsuki so lightly due to him being in a wheelchair, I think it's relatable in how it sets off a chain of stressful events for Tsugumi. I say relatable because if I had been in her shoes, I think I would have been incredibly anxious too, and doubting my every action and move.
For Tsugumi, that reality comes across in such a heartbreaking way in this volume. I feel there has been a change in her actions because now she is acting more "motherly" but I don't think it's intentional where she is trying to be. Her worry and fear are really overpowering her choices and wish I could give her a hug. And not only a hug, but I wish she would be just as open with Itsuki as much as she has encouraged him to be open with her.
And goodness Itsuki's backstory! While I'm not fond of his caregiver, I definitely understand why she is important to him and why he's thankful to have her as a caregiver.
My heart broke and was so worried during those last few pages! I honestly have no idea where this series is going to go but hoping that our leads will grow closer to one another despite outside influence from multiple people trying to keep them apart it seems.
November 2, 2022
Why was I already crying when nothing sad happened? This story is so heart-warming and tender (and guaranteed to give you emotional damage).
February 10, 2025
I was totally not expecting this to evoke so much emotion! You can feel the emotions and stress the characters endure. That ending… heartbreaking
February 27, 2024
jui en fou rire la fin overdramatic and for what j'adore
March 5, 2024
Living for this drama!!!
Also starting to show real life problems in an inter-abled relationship in a world that caters to able bodied people.
Also starting to show real life problems in an inter-abled relationship in a world that caters to able bodied people.
December 28, 2022
this is my favorite manga series i need the third immediately 3
June 20, 2023
Conflict is conflicting! I am invested. No, I did not read this online…
April 30, 2022
do you ever read something that neither good or bad but just a little bit strange that you can't put it down? that's how i feel about perfect world.
the story is crafted with great care to tell a story about an abled woman falling in love and pursuing a relationship with a disabled man, the mangaka has good intentions and is being very careful. that being said, i think the story has 2 main default (which might resolve themselves as the story continue), the 1st being : the story is a little bit too informative and at times, it feel more like the author is more preoccupied with informing you about what a disabled person & wheelchair user go through (which isn't a bad thing!) rather being preoccupied with telling a story including those theme.
2nd default : the heroine is weird. she's good-willed, she's a good person who want to do good. in volume 1, she's mostly transparent, in volume 2, a large chunk of her personality revolve around her wondering if she's worthy enough to be the romantic partner of a disabled person, which is okay but it end up being about how she feel rather than how her partner' feel.
other than that, it's a good manga a little bit strange in its storytelling, i would recommend.
the story is crafted with great care to tell a story about an abled woman falling in love and pursuing a relationship with a disabled man, the mangaka has good intentions and is being very careful. that being said, i think the story has 2 main default (which might resolve themselves as the story continue), the 1st being : the story is a little bit too informative and at times, it feel more like the author is more preoccupied with informing you about what a disabled person & wheelchair user go through (which isn't a bad thing!) rather being preoccupied with telling a story including those theme.
2nd default : the heroine is weird. she's good-willed, she's a good person who want to do good. in volume 1, she's mostly transparent, in volume 2, a large chunk of her personality revolve around her wondering if she's worthy enough to be the romantic partner of a disabled person, which is okay but it end up being about how she feel rather than how her partner' feel.
other than that, it's a good manga a little bit strange in its storytelling, i would recommend.
March 22, 2018
Dans la même veine que le précédent, un manga aussi touchant qu'intelligent. Il pousse vraiment à la réflexion sur le handicap et notre rapport à celui-là.
J'ai beaucoup aimé également la manière qu'a l'auteur de faire évoluer le couple, la façon dont sont mis en avant des sentiments parfois ambigus. En revanche, j'ai trouvé l'entrée en scène de prétendants perturbateurs un brin rapide (la relation est encore jeune), mais cela rajoute un peu de piment émotionnel on va dire.
J'ai beaucoup aimé également la manière qu'a l'auteur de faire évoluer le couple, la façon dont sont mis en avant des sentiments parfois ambigus. En revanche, j'ai trouvé l'entrée en scène de prétendants perturbateurs un brin rapide (la relation est encore jeune), mais cela rajoute un peu de piment émotionnel on va dire.
April 2, 2023
IT'S ONLY BEEN 2 VOLUME AND THERE'S ALREADY SO MANY CONFLICT HAPPENING?? I'm scared for their future. Dear author, please let them be happy don't give them too many struggle. Though, I'm happy that they're pretty open with each other and not hesitating to tell their worries & reassurance, that's great. But on the other note, I hope the outsider of their relationship would back off, they really put so much stress on the couple, they'll do so much happier without their inconsiderate input.
July 27, 2019
Valutazione: 3,75
May 13, 2023
Perfect World follows Tsugumi who had a crush on Itsuki since she was in high school. When high school ended, they parted ways but yet they meet again at a company dinner years later. She learns he has been in an accident and has been wheelchair bound since then. She decides to try to be his friend again and learns more about his disability along the way.
I really love this manga so, so much. I think that this is such an interesting manga and I can't stop reading when I am reading it. I was flying through the pages of this manga as I wanted to know what was going to happen next. I love how this manga shows the reality of a disability.
This volume really hurt my heart so much. I felt so bad for the two characters in this as they are trying to navigate being with each other and the BS they're getting from other people. I wanted to tell a few characters to step back and give these two space so they could breathe and learn to be together. The ending of this volume absolutely broke me. I was so sad seeing the end and I'm so nervous for volume three.
I absolutely love this manga and I would highly recommend reading this.
I really love this manga so, so much. I think that this is such an interesting manga and I can't stop reading when I am reading it. I was flying through the pages of this manga as I wanted to know what was going to happen next. I love how this manga shows the reality of a disability.
This volume really hurt my heart so much. I felt so bad for the two characters in this as they are trying to navigate being with each other and the BS they're getting from other people. I wanted to tell a few characters to step back and give these two space so they could breathe and learn to be together. The ending of this volume absolutely broke me. I was so sad seeing the end and I'm so nervous for volume three.
I absolutely love this manga and I would highly recommend reading this.
February 23, 2024
En este segundo tomo, si habrá spoliers, así que tengan cuidado de lo no leer si no quieren enterarse de nada.
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Me dió rabia en este tomo la reacción de los padres de Kawana al saber que estaba saliendo Itsuki, quién está paralítico de las piernas.
Sé que se preocupan por su hija, de verdad lo sé. Pero si la que estuviera en sillas de ruedas fuera ella y él no, claro que estarían más que felices y satisfechos de que ella pudiera estar con alguien que la cuide, la valore y la quiera de forma sincera.
Fueron groseros con Itsuki en más de un sentido y todavía el padre tiene el descaro de pedirle que corte con su hija.
De verdad que si me enoje mucho.
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Me dió rabia en este tomo la reacción de los padres de Kawana al saber que estaba saliendo Itsuki, quién está paralítico de las piernas.
Sé que se preocupan por su hija, de verdad lo sé. Pero si la que estuviera en sillas de ruedas fuera ella y él no, claro que estarían más que felices y satisfechos de que ella pudiera estar con alguien que la cuide, la valore y la quiera de forma sincera.
Fueron groseros con Itsuki en más de un sentido y todavía el padre tiene el descaro de pedirle que corte con su hija.
De verdad que si me enoje mucho.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 16, 2024
okay so I think this volume was excellent overall and so heartbreaking. Really shows the realistic parts of physical disabilities and the turmoil from both the disabled party in question and their loved ones. Especially with the frustration of not being able to help from either side.
However, there was weird romantic drama with his nurse/caregiver who, when he was still younger and after his accident had happened not too long ago his 5-years-older-than-him nurse KISSED HIM while he was passed out with illness that had him in the hospital WHILE SHE WAS ON THE JOB like HUHH???? weird shit man. there was no need for that and now she's being all catty and petty and staking her claim on Ayukawa saying to his girfriend that she (the nurse) knows him so much better than she (the girlfriend) ever will like? it does feel a little bit dated because of some of these tropes.
However, there was weird romantic drama with his nurse/caregiver who, when he was still younger and after his accident had happened not too long ago his 5-years-older-than-him nurse KISSED HIM while he was passed out with illness that had him in the hospital WHILE SHE WAS ON THE JOB like HUHH???? weird shit man. there was no need for that and now she's being all catty and petty and staking her claim on Ayukawa saying to his girfriend that she (the nurse) knows him so much better than she (the girlfriend) ever will like? it does feel a little bit dated because of some of these tropes.
August 3, 2021
vederla dimagrire andando avanti mi fa capire quanto sia pesante tutta la situazione. anche lui che non può fare niente per lei è orribile ahrobsieqahai mo pure i genitori che si mettono in mezzo e non supportano la loro relazione mi fa arrabbiare di brutto
ps ho pianto tantissimo anche qui
ps ho pianto tantissimo anche qui
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