4.32 AVERAGE


This is the first manga series I’ve finished in a long time. But honestly, it was kind of a binge-read. I’m a sucker for love stories, and this one did the shojo high school romance well. There’s a love triangle involved, and I actually found myself rooting for all sides of it throughout different points in the story. Few authors can pull that off, but this one did. I haven’t seen the anime, but I may need to restart my Crunchyroll subscription just to do so! It’s just a gripping and ridiculously cute story.

THE ENDING !!!! everything about this volume was so wholesome and i am sooo happy with the ending, i got everything i wanted

I felt that this kinda yo-yo'd a bit more and wasn't super happy with the direction of the previous volume. It's cute, but yeah.

It came back full circle but with everyone coming out for the better! I am so happy for every single one of these characters! I could not put this series down and I feel like I finished it too fast but don't worry, this will definitely not be the last time I read this series!

I won't go too deep into this review because I am at work and I'm definitely not at my quota for the day but I'll just say this: The message of the series hits me really hard. It's about changing for the better, doing what's right when it hurts, and loving everyone around you as hard as you can. It's a beautiful coming-of-age story about two people who liked each other and learned to love better to be together. I am just...wow.

Of course there are some things that I wish were dived in a bit more ( TOUMA!!! T-T ) but i understand why there weren't. They aren't the main part of the story. Just these two teenagers. These two messy, flawed, complex, precious, idiotic, intelligent teenagers and their ups, downs, and love for each other and everyone around them. Honestly I'm just going to say it: This is probably my favorite slice-of-life manga and it ....surpasses Daytime Shooting Star! AHHHHHH that physically hurt me!! but it's true!! akwenfawenfeif well i guess i need to watch the anime now...soooo...peace!!
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sof_egm's review

4.0
emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I've read this manga five or six times, and I've always liked the importance of friendship in this story. I know love is the main issue here, but I think without the friendship, this story wouldn't have shocked me as much as it has. I'm very fond of this manga because it was the first one I read and it was the first anime I saw. These characters will always be in my heart. AND THE DRAWING, IT'S BEAUTIFUL.

Omg I forgot about this but I loved it sm in 2015, till this day it’s the best shoujo manga in existence

now i want a high school romance...

achelushaurus's review

5.0
funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

My heart is full, this ended so perfectly! Overall the series was pretty good, it had be hooked and wanting more every volume but there so issues I had with it. Like most high school romance plots the will they won't they, constant obstacles, miscommunication etc did get a bit annoying at times and it seems to make the plot drag. However they way the friendships were written and shown we so lovely to see. The strong bond the girls ending up making was just so heartwarming and I really did enjoy how Kou and Kominato's friendship blossomed.

I'm so glad Kominato and Murao got the ending they did it really melted my heart, and I was happy with how Yuri ended up as well. As much as I am a sucker for angst I think the older I've gotten the more some of these love triangles and miscommunication tropes tend to irritate me but I have to say I really do love Kou and Futaba's relationship and how they both as individuals and together were able to grow as people throughout the series.

Overall its a fun shojo lovie-dovie romance series and it really does live up to the hype.

Also can be take a moment for the artwork, I mean, I'm lost for words its so beautiful! This was the main reason I wanted to pick up the series to be honest.