Train_Man: Densha Otoko, Volume 3

This story remains really cute. I love the way Train Man keeps the rest of the 2Channel forum waiting throughout this volume. It was cute and suspenseful in the novel and remains so here. Even though I knew how it was going to end, it still felt extremely rewarding. I look forward to reading some other manga versions of this (and maybe even watching the jdrama), but it'll be a while before I read them, since I want to keep enjoying them.

Ah, such a feel good boy meets girl love story!

I usually hate boy meets girl love stories. I prefer books where everyone dies in the end.

But this - I just couldn't help myself! Train Man and Hermess continue their relationship with the whole Internet community rooting them on. I was rooting for Train Man. Go, Train! You can do this!

Well, anyway, I had a soft spot for the geeky guy who gets a really smart chick.

This concludes the outcome of Train Man's courage.

I just don't like the idea of him letting go of all his otaku stuff. He really changed for someone but isn't it wrong to repress himself of his passion and interest? Isn't it better if Hermes accept him for his true self?

This review is for all three books in the series.

Interesting story with decent humour and the artwork isn't all that bad.

I have a problem with the moral of the story though. The whole point of the work is that the main character changes his entire life just to get the pretty girl. Instead of trying to have her accept his as he is, he has to change his clothes, his appearance, what he likes, his habits, and all the rest. In other words, he becomes a fake.

While love may be more important, is living as a lie for how ever long this relationship lasts worth it? After all, the very end of book 3 has him introducing her to what he enjoys without her seeming to be upset about it.