A review by timefliesaway
きみが死ぬまで恋をしたい(7) 7 by あおのなち

dark emotional lighthearted reflective sad medium-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

3.5

“Does liking someone mean that you have to become lovers?” 

 

“I didn’t realize what your relationship was. And yet, I still tried to forcibly assign a name to it...” 

 

I really love that the mangaka talked about this! At the end tho, it seems, they took the black & white route. I mean, nothing’s set in stone, and the label of a relationship can always change. Considering how mature everything’s been handed so far, I had really hoped for a QPR or something along those lines. 

 

It’s clear they want to be a special someone to each other, but you don’t have to be lovers for that. I feel like she’s forcing herself because everyone says that you automatically become lovers (or get heartbroken) if you like someone. 

That’s really so odd about society. Love is the one emotion that’s sooo vast with such variety, and yet everyone’s always coming to 1 conclusion. Don’t y’all feel dumb? And we’re supposed to the the intelligent species... 

 

It’s still nice that there’s no extreme awkwardness with stuttering. Even though the characters are blushing a lot, they’re still comfortable around each other. So that’s a plus. 

 

And so are Esther and Rika. I’m rooting for them. 

 

For the other storyline, Sheena started to work in the infirmary alongside Fran-sensei and helps out with the injured soldiers. It’s sweet how she’s finally found something to be useful for. I teared up in that chapter. 

 

-04.03.25 

 

“It’s just as Fran-sensei says: War is a never-ending struggle. Interrupted only by fleeting breaks.”