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sweetdreams_sunshine's review
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I won’t lie because I’m rating this mostly off vibes but this is so dang cute. I really loved the beginning and the romance. I am not typically into roommates to lovers and friends to lovers only works for me sometimes but in Mao & Hisashi’s case it just worked so well. Also the art is absolutely beautiful.
I do wish we could’ve seen them interacting a little bit more and that they were college age vs in high school. Overall though the positives outweigh the negatives for me.
I do wish we could’ve seen them interacting a little bit more and that they were college age vs in high school. Overall though the positives outweigh the negatives for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Pedophilia and Domestic abuse
reila's review
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This might just be me, but this series is something special. The art is beautiful and alive, and the story was conveyed well and spoke to my emotions fast enough to pull me in (there was no saving me!). Bittersweet and to the point, but it isn't totally tragic. It's rather inspiring for something so ordinary. I'm invested to see where Mao and Hisashi go from here. They all feel genuine (and not just...leaning into the trope, I can't put my finger on how to define that 'line' just yet). Personal bias: I'm looking forward to learning more about the director, Ichikawa. Haha. When I say, 'I kick my feet up and giggle,' this is the most genuine response I can share.
I definitely re-read this since learning about the anime adaptation in summer '24.
I definitely re-read this since learning about the anime adaptation in summer '24.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault and Sexual content
Moderate: Abandonment, Pedophilia, Adult/minor relationship, and Toxic relationship
slytherinloki's review
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship and Pedophilia
rumireads's review against another edition
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, and Domestic abuse
Minor: Homophobia and Incest
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