ひらやすみ・Hirayasumi Book Club Volume 7! 🏠

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Schedule

Week Date Chapters
1 September 4th 54日目 + 55日目
2 September 11th 56日目 + 57日目
3 September 18th 58日目 + 59日目+ 60日目
4 September 25th 61日目 + 62日目

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Membership

Will you be reading volume 7 with us?

  • Yes
  • Yes, but I might start late
  • Maybe
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P.S. Most of this post was stolen from past contributors. Thank you all who have built up this club over the years <3

Week 1: 54日目 + 55日目

Volume 7 begins!!

Happy reading!

Participation Poll:

  • I’m reading along!
  • I’ve already read this part
  • I’m reading this after the book club has finished
  • I’m still reading but I haven’t reached this section yet
0 voters
Week 1

Man, Natsumi just got over lashing out at Hiroto over her own problems, and now she’s jealous of her best friend instead of being happy for her.

I get that kind of thing is part of her character, and maturing is probably going to be a big part of her overall character arc. But I wish they had given us time for her to get back into our good graces before giving us another story arc where she’s clearly in the wrong.

FYI, I ended up reading ahead. I’m still around, but may not vote in the participation polls.

Week 2: 56日目 + 57日目

Week 2! Sorry for the late post, been a bit too busy lately

Participation Poll:

  • I’m reading along!
  • I’ve already read this part
  • I’m reading this after the book club has finished
  • I’m still reading but I haven’t reached this section yet
0 voters

Hope you enjoy!! I’ve been super tempted to read ahead and catch up, but trying to stay disciplined haha

Week 1

Well, we had this scene…


Apparently it was enough :grin:

Week 3: 58日目 + 59日目 + 60日目

A 3 parter this week!! Make sure to start early if you can!

Participation Poll:

  • I’m reading along!
  • I’ve already read this part
  • I’m reading this after the book club has finished
  • I’m still reading but I haven’t reached this section yet
0 voters
60日目


I need a plan like this for this autumn! Especially with ムダを楽しむ

No rest for the wicked main characters.

Week 3

I’m glad things are going well between Hiroto and Yomogi. Man, it sucks for Akari though. She’s always there for Natsumi, so I hope Natsumi can be there for her.

Week 4: 61日目 + 62日目

Talk about a late post… sorry all!! Just been so hectic lately and I honestly forgot that I didn’t post last week. Hope everyone enjoys the new chapters :slight_smile:

Participation Poll:

  • I’m reading along!
  • I’ve already read this part
  • I’m reading this after the book club has finished
  • I’m still reading but I haven’t reached this section yet
0 voters
Week 4

I’m glad Akari and Natsumi were able to make up. It was definitely a growth moment for Natsumi, when she heard that Akari was jealous of her too, but still congratulated her on her manga award.

Always happy to see another Grandma chapter too!