Manga: Mermaid Boys 3

Mermaid Boys Vol 3 
Rating: 4/5
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Source: Copy courtesy of the publisher! 

Love gets messy for Prince Naru when his bubbly fiancée Moana suddenly appears...with legs?! Mermaid or human, it's not the first time a girl's chased after the hot merprince, but there's a bigger problem-they must form a bond or she'll turn into foam! Naturally he's only got eyes for Nami, but he can't just leave Moana to her fate...not when he's the one who led her on in the past. Meanwhile, after learning of Naru's feelings, Moana realizes it'll take more than a confession to get his attention, and approaches a familiar figure for help...who is Arashi?! 

Last volume saw us end with a little surprise....that being that Moana has popped up with the same conditions as Naru, but we all know that Naru can't return her feelings. Which leaves things for her looking a little bleak to be honest. But when it comes to Nami...the jealousy is real, even if she refuses to admit or acknowledge it, so at least things are looking hopeful for Naru. 

Poor old Moana, however, has to move in with Arashi and I ship it already. I see a solution to everyone's problems, and I'm completely jumping on it. 

One thing I particularly liked this volume, was getting to see a different side of Naru thanks to Moana and her memories. Turns out he can be quite sweet and kind. Plus we get a fun bonus story in this volume that lets us see a connection between our two main characters which was...interesting. I liked that it added more to the romance between the two of them. 

As for the plot, it moves forward a little this volume. We meet Riko who's in the same situation as Naru and we get to see what happens when the bond is formed and what should happen to Naru if he ever gets there. But more importantly, things take a turn towards the end of the volume and rim appears to be about to join the party. Things are looking a little bit desperate for Naru's kingdom but Rim should fill him right?! 

While we don't move that much further, and the thing with Moana is resolved quite quickly, there are some hints to Namis' feelings, but this volume seems to be filling in some background and showing us what'll happen to Naru if he's successful which hits home when we see more of Mellow and his plan as well as giving Naru some confidence to go for who he wants. I'm looking forward to getting to know Rim, although....just how many of them are going to end up turning in to sea foam?!