I Swear I Won't Bother You Again! (Manga) Volume 5

I Swear I Won't Bother You Again! (Manga) Volume 5 - 144 pages

Haru Harukawa (Artist); Reina Soratani (Original Creator)

Summary (Back Cover)

After Lady Violette committed a grave crime and was imprisoned, she lost consciousness and woke up to find herself transported one year back in time.  Determined to stay out of trouble, Violette vows to stay out of everyone's way and live a quiet life.  But to her dismay, other people just keep interfering with that dream!  Her friends and enemies are all acting nothing like how Violette remembered, and keep seeking her out!  And now that prince has something he wants to confess?!  

Review

It seems we are reaching a turning point in the narrative - one I hope is explored with depth and tact in any future publications.  I was also glad to see Marin's character given more of a backstory beyond just being the devoted maid.  All in all, while the pacing is on the slower side and some of the scenarios can be a bit cheesy at times, I have been enjoying this series and am looking forward to reading any further publications.  

I Swear I Won't Bother You Again! (Manga) Volume 4

I Swear I Won't Bother You Again! (Manga) Volume 4 - 148 pages

Haru Harukawa (Artist); Reina Soratani (Original Creator)

Summary (From Goodreads)

A year ago, time rewound for Lady Violette, and after being careful to not make the same mistakes as last time, her actions have now lead her to meeting the neighboring kingdom's princess, Rosette. Violette and Rosette actually do get along, but things grow awkward when they realize that they're both candidates to be Prince Claudia's future wife. When Rosette meets the prince at a social gathering, she's shocked to see just how much Claudia is drawn to Violette. Is Violette destined for trouble even in this new timeline?!

Review

The addition of Princess Rosette's character was a much-needed breath of fresh air.  It's nice to see characters interacting in a way that doesn't focus solely on their romantic woes.  I hope we get to see more of this (and Princess Rosette) in the future!  

I Swear I Won't Bother You Again! (Manga) Volume 3

I Swear I Won't Bother You Again! (Manga) Volume 3 - 144 pages

Haru Harukawa (Artist); Reina Soratani (Original Creator)

Summary (Back Cover)

When Violette went back in time, she vowed that she'd live her life differently.  Instead of trying to break up her half sister and the prince, she'd make sure that the two of them got together!  But now it's starting to dawn on Violette that in this new timeline, Maryjune and Claudia aren't even interested in each other.  As Violette tries to figure out a new plan, she remains oblivious to the fact that the prince has fallen for her!  

Review

I can see some parallels between Violette's circumstances in the original timeline and this one.  Her near-single-minded pursuit of a goal, be it marriage to Prince Claudia or escaping to a convent, causes her to push away those closest to her.  

I Swear I Won't Bother You Again! (Manga) Volume 2

I Swear I Won't Bother You Again! (Manga) Volume 2 - 180 pages

Haru Harukawa (Artist); Reina Soratani (Original Creator)

Summary (From Goodreads)

One noblewoman's attempt to rewrite the past--and avoid her descent into villainy. (And don't miss the original light novels, also from Seven Seas!) Succumbing to long-simmering jealousy over her younger sister, noblewoman Violette snaps and does something terrible. As she languishes in prison, something unexpected happens: time is rewound, sending her back to the day she first met her sister! Armed with the memories of her disastrous first go-round, Violette is determined to take the script in a different direction this time.

Review

The pacing of this one is a bit slower, though that's because more time was spent on fleshing out some of the characters - not a bad thing in the least.  This includes more of Violette's tragic backstory. I hope this second chance at life and love works out better for her!  

I Swear I Won't Bother You Again! (Manga) Volume 1

I Swear I Won't Bother You Again! (Manga) Volume 1 - 180 pages

Haru Harukawa (Artist); Reina Soratani (Original Creator)

Summary (From Goodreads)

Succumbing to long-simmering jealousy over her younger sister, noblewoman Violette snaps and does something terrible. As she languishes in prison, something unexpected happens: time is rewound, sending her back to the day she first met her sister! Armed with the memories of her disastrous first go-round, Violette is determined to take the script in a different direction this time.

Review

I found this one to be quite bittersweet in nature.  It's always nice to see a good redemption story, but I can't help feeling so badly for Violette!