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3.85 AVERAGE
3.85 AVERAGE
funny
lighthearted
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Thank you net galley for giving me access to this manga, I loved this so much it was so cute and so warm. I loved how the characters communicated with each other even when they couldn’t fully understand why the other was behaving the way they were . Definitely recommend and I hope to read volume 2 when it comes out
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
medium-paced
This manga was different from other manga I had read. I enjoyed reading it. There was something's that worried me like how Hananoi put his health at risk and how he tries to change to fit Hotaru preference. I did like that Hotaru told Hananoi that she didn't like that and wanted him to be himself.
This is one of my favorite manga
This is one of my favorite manga
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
funny
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
This was definitely cute...but also kind of creepy at times. The male love interest seems to teeter between adorably patient and supportive, and a giant red flag- emotionally manipulative at times. I'm not an avid Shojo reader so I'm not entirely sure if this is common behavior in this genre?
I am definitely getting Aromantic vibes from the main character, which is super rad! The art style is adorable and I really did like the story, but I'm feeling a bit conflicted. I would absolutely read the second volume.
I am definitely getting Aromantic vibes from the main character, which is super rad! The art style is adorable and I really did like the story, but I'm feeling a bit conflicted. I would absolutely read the second volume.
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This is one of the best shojo manga I've read! It's so original and the characters were relatable but unique 🫶 I loved how the male lead was so self-sacrificing for the girl he likes and how she in turn tried very hard to be a good girlfriend and do nice things for him.
A wonderful story about young love, learning how to care for someone you like and also embracing yourself in the process 🥰
Incredibly heartwarming and so sweet it just gives you warmth and happiness 😊
A wonderful story about young love, learning how to care for someone you like and also embracing yourself in the process 🥰
Incredibly heartwarming and so sweet it just gives you warmth and happiness 😊
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Recommended: yep!
For a cute book about a girl who doesn't know what love is like or if she's even interested, for a boy who is all-in but maybe to his own detriment
Thoughts:
Aww man, I loved this. It made me smile so much, but also made me reflect on my own relationships and habits I have in them. A good mix of lighthearted and genuinely thoughtful.
First up though, the art is wonderful. It's fully shaded so it's really easy to tell what's going on in each panel -- who is doing what, what they're wearing, where they are. Sometimes with more draft/sketch art I get a bit lost, and I was grateful that didn't happen here. There is also a lot of detail in it, from facial expressions to outfits and it all adds up to feel very lush and immersive.
The story is pretty straightforward and an impressive amount is told in this first volume. I feel like I have a good sense of each of the two main characters. Their faults and their strengths were each highlighted, and enough is still unknown that I'm eagerly anticipating learning more about them. They made me laugh a lot, as well as give me those warm fuzzies when a moment is just genuinely *nice* and the people in it are connecting in a lovely human way.
Some situations felt a little silly, though! I wouldn't necessarily say that's a bad thing, but there are still some tropes of the genre that are used in here (though I can't specify without spoiling some key moments). That added to the charm, honestly, because the rest of it was so mature and honest that having a little fluff balanced it out nicely. Hotaru is very easily thoughtful of others and Hananoi-kun will give everything of himself to those he cares about. It can be easy to get hurt or taken advantage with either of those traits, so their generous tendencies reciprocate nicely and ensure they each take care of each other when they sacrifice to their own detriment.
One thing I'm curious to see further is the discussion in here of give-and-take in a relationship. Keeping score or feeling like you need to refuse a gift or are obligated to do something for the other person to keep things "even" can be a big issue, though in here it seems to be presented in it's nice way where it's doen out of affection and not obligation. I hope that doesn't become a burden to them, but it does seem like it could so we'll see!
Overall I definitely recommend this if you're a fan of sweet stories of teens trying something out and learning more about who they are. It's very tenderhearted and I immediately wanted to read the next volume when I finished this one, so job well done! :)
Thanks to NetGalley and Kodansha comics for a free advanced copy. This is my honest review!
For a cute book about a girl who doesn't know what love is like or if she's even interested, for a boy who is all-in but maybe to his own detriment
Thoughts:
Aww man, I loved this. It made me smile so much, but also made me reflect on my own relationships and habits I have in them. A good mix of lighthearted and genuinely thoughtful.
First up though, the art is wonderful. It's fully shaded so it's really easy to tell what's going on in each panel -- who is doing what, what they're wearing, where they are. Sometimes with more draft/sketch art I get a bit lost, and I was grateful that didn't happen here. There is also a lot of detail in it, from facial expressions to outfits and it all adds up to feel very lush and immersive.
The story is pretty straightforward and an impressive amount is told in this first volume. I feel like I have a good sense of each of the two main characters. Their faults and their strengths were each highlighted, and enough is still unknown that I'm eagerly anticipating learning more about them. They made me laugh a lot, as well as give me those warm fuzzies when a moment is just genuinely *nice* and the people in it are connecting in a lovely human way.
Some situations felt a little silly, though! I wouldn't necessarily say that's a bad thing, but there are still some tropes of the genre that are used in here (though I can't specify without spoiling some key moments). That added to the charm, honestly, because the rest of it was so mature and honest that having a little fluff balanced it out nicely. Hotaru is very easily thoughtful of others and Hananoi-kun will give everything of himself to those he cares about. It can be easy to get hurt or taken advantage with either of those traits, so their generous tendencies reciprocate nicely and ensure they each take care of each other when they sacrifice to their own detriment.
One thing I'm curious to see further is the discussion in here of give-and-take in a relationship. Keeping score or feeling like you need to refuse a gift or are obligated to do something for the other person to keep things "even" can be a big issue, though in here it seems to be presented in it's nice way where it's doen out of affection and not obligation. I hope that doesn't become a burden to them, but it does seem like it could so we'll see!
Overall I definitely recommend this if you're a fan of sweet stories of teens trying something out and learning more about who they are. It's very tenderhearted and I immediately wanted to read the next volume when I finished this one, so job well done! :)
Thanks to NetGalley and Kodansha comics for a free advanced copy. This is my honest review!