“Shirota's settling into his new role as Student Council President Takamine-san's closet, but when her underwear supply runs out, he'll have to take on another task—helping her restock! Still, Shirota's a little embarrassed, and a trip to the lingerie store isn't improving matters! Picking out panties is one thing, but when Takamine drags him into the dressing room to try them on, it might be more than he can handle…” (Yen Press)
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The inaugural release of “Please Put Them On” was a perfect blend of please and tease, based off the premise of the ‘perfect' student Takamine using panty magic time travel to erase any mistakes. Her partner in crime, Shirota, who endured humiliation to ensure her undergarments were always in stock, gave the book a further comedic edge and indulgence in lewdness. A silly premise, yet, one that proved to be consistently humorous and entertaining. However, the first volume left the question as to whether such a premise could be stretched out into a compelling series, and while the series looks to shift tone, it still manages to capture everything that made the initial release so titillating.
Notably, the series is still unapologetically crass ,with nudity often used as a punchline or set-up to make Shirota squirm at breasts or panty shots. The art of Yuichi Hiiragi pushes these sexual elements through both suggestive and blunt, posing of Takamine-san – every page containing fan service or nudity. In addition, there are a few double panel spreads that are meticulously crafted with a keen focus on the female form. If anything, “Please Put Them On” is best described as indulgent, but Yuichi Hiiragi balances it out by making Takamine a strong and determined character – her strong persona making her transcend just being eye candy.
In comparison to the defined Takamine, Shirota is still a mild mannered and underdeveloped character (which was one of my major complaints about the first volume). Still acting as a catalyst for the awkward sexual humor, volume two does see a slight shift as he expresses emotions beyond just embarrassment. Consequently, the major transition from the inaugural release teases the idea of romance and a past encounter that set their current predicament in motion. It is still vague as to what this connection is or the direction the work will take, making the second volume more of a transitional story with some uncertainty of how things will play out. Regardless, the shift of narrative, while still embracing what made the first volume an uproarious readn bodes well for the development of the series.
The constant set-up of panty themed humor will, obviously, have a pretty set audience who will embrace the absurdity regardless of narrative. As such, most reader will know if this series is for them after browsing the synopsis – not everyone is comfortable with sexual humor and an over abundance of fan service. For those who are willing to indulge in some naughtiness, “Please Put Them On, Takamine-san” is a hilarious title with a sharp visual aesthetic that makes it stand out among the many mature titles.
