A review by gmzzn
The Springtime of My Life Began with You, Volume 1 by Nikki Asada

4.0

(I got a free digital copy of this manga on Netgalley!)

This was so cute! Very first-love, high school crush, opposites attract and all that good stuff. The art is super adorable and dreamy too, it fit the mood of the story so well!

At first I was worried this would just be a bully romance, which I don't really enjoy, but Takasago was actually a good boy - he felt bad for asking the heroine out as a dare, and decided to hang out with her. Then they started to get to know each other, and we see how they slowly get closer and fall in love (which was kinda fast, considering it was just one volume, but it was so pure and sweet I don't mind much!).

Suehiro is a very quiet, shy girl, who lives inside books, and I love her!?!?! so much?!?!?! She's super adorable and sweet and I just honestly want her to be happy (with Takasago... please...). It was lovely seeing how lonely people get to break out of their comfort zones and try new things, and it felt quite realistic considering they're teenagers (asking someone out on a dare? classic dumb teen move lol).

I'm excited to read more, as well as other works by Nikki Asada!