Kono Oto Tomare!
Also known as: この音とまれ！, Stop this sound!, ฝากฝันไว้ที่เสียงโคโตะ!, Sounds of Life, 一弦定音！
by Amyuu Sakura
Since the graduation of the senior members of the club, Takezou ends up being the sole member of the "Koto" (traditional Japanese string instrument) club. Now that the new school year has begun, Takezou will have to seek out new members into the club, or the club will become terminated. Out of nowhere, a new member barges into the near-abandoned club room, demanding to join the club. How will Takezou be able to keep his club alive and deal with this rascal of a new member?
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- 158
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The StoryHoard editorial verdict
A warm, lively school-club story about a lonely koto player fighting to keep his dying club alive, with a sweet tone and a cast of earnest characters.
Pros
- Warm, earnest portrayal of school club life
- A lively, unexpected pairing that drives the story
- Traditional music woven naturally into the drama
Cons
- The early chapters are slow to find momentum
- Some side characters are thin
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Kono Oto Tomare! is a warm, lively school-club story about a boy who is left alone in a dwindling traditional music club. The koto club has lost its senior members, and he must find new recruits or lose the club altogether. Then a loud, unexpected newcomer barges into the abandoned room and demands to join. The pairing is a fun engine for the early chapters, and the friction between the two drives the story forward. The series is earnest and sweet, with a real affection for school life and for the music itself. The honest cons: the early chapters are slow to find their momentum, and some side characters are thin. The romance is gentle and predictable. Still, it is a heartfelt read that celebrates persistence and friendship. If you like school-club stories with a sincere heart, this is a good pick.
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