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jessievelociraptor's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
positive_grapes's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
iqraina's review against another edition
5.0
soo cuteeee *sobs *sobs now I have to hold back from continuing to read because the manga isn't finished yet *sobs *sobs
rakoerose's review against another edition
5.0
So sweet! My little heart can’t take it, lol. But this small-town-girl-meets-big-city-world is great, and I like the positive energy of it all.
This is so cute and makes me mentally assume the OTL pose frequently. I love slice of life media so much, y’all. Mitsumi is so adorably naive and wholly committed to enjoying everything the city has to offer that it makes her super endearing - to us as readers and to her new classmates. This first volume hooked me in mainly because she’s such a great protagonist.
Shima is an adorable love interest and definitely has that Golden Retriever Energy that can be appealing in fictional guys. His gentle way of navigating conversations and the clear care he displays in wanting everyone to be comfortable is sweet! His go-with-the-flow attitude helps with that too.
I like the themes being tackled here in terms of being aware that assuming the best can sometimes be incorrect, but also it’s important to sometimes see the bright side of everyone and everything. Being cynical is depressing, being relentlessly hopeful and optimistic is refreshing. I also like how Mitsumi showcases that popularity is socially ingrained in how her arrival has made an eclectic group of friends that “typically” wouldn’t be hanging out. But they gel together so well!
Anyway, I’m so glad I picked this up on a whim after an artist I follow talked about it. Influencing working for good for once!!
This is so cute and makes me mentally assume the OTL pose frequently. I love slice of life media so much, y’all. Mitsumi is so adorably naive and wholly committed to enjoying everything the city has to offer that it makes her super endearing - to us as readers and to her new classmates. This first volume hooked me in mainly because she’s such a great protagonist.
Shima is an adorable love interest and definitely has that Golden Retriever Energy that can be appealing in fictional guys. His gentle way of navigating conversations and the clear care he displays in wanting everyone to be comfortable is sweet! His go-with-the-flow attitude helps with that too.
I like the themes being tackled here in terms of being aware that assuming the best can sometimes be incorrect, but also it’s important to sometimes see the bright side of everyone and everything. Being cynical is depressing, being relentlessly hopeful and optimistic is refreshing. I also like how Mitsumi showcases that popularity is socially ingrained in how her arrival has made an eclectic group of friends that “typically” wouldn’t be hanging out. But they gel together so well!
Anyway, I’m so glad I picked this up on a whim after an artist I follow talked about it. Influencing working for good for once!!
nikanika_'s review against another edition
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
olivemartini's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
A masterclass in setting up a unique and lovable cast of characters who still feel like very real people.
bookswithemmie's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
sunnyd76's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
dreamsinfiction's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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? No
4.5
Ahh I love this series so much! Already watched S1 but going thru the manga is super cute too