Trouble 8 – Real Form
A good chapter, we get to see how Rito’s luck once again prevails and wins over the enemy alien. Ghi Bree in reality was a weak being with holographic powers, a bit of a used idea but effectively done anyway. “Poor” Rito, being put into situations that he doesn't seem to know that a lot of his other male classmates would die to be in, but that’s what makes it so much more funnier. Lala’s invention are also quite entertaining but someone always seems to get into some sort of trouble from it, in this case, Zastin. Poor guy was just taking a bath when the alien pops up, freaking him out (seems familiar?), hilarious.
Trouble 9 – Shopping Panic
Another good chapter, we see that Rito starts to develop some tiny feeling for Lala, which is pretty cool. This chapter’s filled with fan service stuff, but at least the costume changing frames were pretty cool, and we see how innocent and simple Lala really is… which I guess, adds to her appeal. It’s funny how many embarrassing situations Rito gets into, particularly in front of his crush Haruna. Awesome chapter.
Trouble 10 – Confession, Again!?
Continuing on from the previous chapter, just where everything is sorted out, we see Haruna and Rito together, and just as he was thinking of confessing his love, one of Lala’s inventions ruin the moment again (to the reader’s amusement). The comedic moments are nicely done, with the effects surprising. This chapter’s cool, and get to see how smart Rito’s sister, Mikan really is, and I really like her character. Also a mysterious person (or alien) is spying on them, rousing some interest, ten chapters in, the story seems to go at a respectable pace.
Trouble 11 – The Workplace a Battlefield!?
We get to see Rito’s dad in this chapter, who is a… manga writer?! Why does so many manga have the protagonist’s parent/s being manga writers?! Other than that, even Rito finds it weird to see how easily his father accepts aliens… and of his (underaged) son living with a girl. Weird, but comical. Also, the mysterious alien that was spying in the previous chapter? Turns out to be very small in stature and gets defeated accidentally by an opening door… talk about anti-climatic… Other than that, great to see Zastin and his helpers again… this time, as manga assistants, lol.
Trouble 12 – Midsummer Paparazzi
Only a build-up chapter, the chapter after this one is the more interesting bit where all this pans out. The appearance of another mysterious figure (that’s secretly taking photos) made me a bit intrigued as to see what alien prospective husband has appeared and how he is going to defeat Rito…
Trouble 13 – The Lust Whirling Underwater
The search for the identity of the mysterious figure continues! But not before Rito has his share of envious moments, for such an overused running gag in the series, it doesn't get old (mainly coz the reactions each time are different). We find out in the end that it was Motemitsu, who’s a pervert, taking photos of the girls. At least it was something that I didn't expect.
Trouble 14 – You Stupid Typhoon
A more of a filler chapter, I find this one quite boring, but we do see how absurdly powerful Lala is compared to us puny humans… The ending leads to the start of a storyc arc that spans a few chapters, so that’s great, it’s better than the one or two chapter episodic stories that we’ve been getting so far (while refreshing, does leave you desiring more).
Trouble 15 – Steamy & Heart Thumping Emotions of a Traveller
I’ve got to wonder these days, are those high school students really that, for lack of a better term, ecchi? Some more opportunities with Haruna arise for Rito, yet all comically dashed by Lala. Readers of this manga purely for the ecchi scenes would have a field day here, me? I’m just looking forward to the next chapter where it seems to promise some humorous moments!
Trouble 16 – Dare of Fate
As promised, this is a good chapter, quite a laugh from start to finish, love the sarcastical-type comments from Rito, and what’s this? Rito makes it to the end of the dare with Lala and Haruna together, and supposedly, whichever pair makes it to the end getes to become a real couple, who will he choose? It’s always interesting to see some indecision entering the main character.
Overall
A volume with some hits and misses, thankfully more hits than misses, I feel that it is worth reading and a lot of fans agree with me, as To Love-Ru was fairly popular when it was still being serialized. If you get a chance, don't miss out.
