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A review by erdicooper
Citrus: Volume One by Saburouta
5.0
The best way to describe this series to point out that, at the end of every book, the author writes that she hopes we'll continue to follow along with the series so that we can all keep "looking after these girls." That's really what this is all about. Caring about two people who have no idea how to handle their situation.
It's a romance between the class president of an all-girls school and the delinquent new girl. Immediately they butt heads (of course), but they quickly begin to fall for each other. This story is about navigating personal baggage and shame over the burgeoning feelings they share for each other. It's awkward and scandalous and dramatic, but man, at its core? All you'll find is love and hope.
This series comes with one big warning though: it's a story about discovering sexuality told in a visual format. And it's manga. There's no sex and you don't see any more than you would at the beach, but the author has a tremendous skill for capturing sensuality. And like, the artwork is never "hot" if that makes sense. Yes, you'll see bras and passionate kisses, but everything about the body language of these scenes is directed at the other character involved. There are no gratuitous "look how hot this anime girl is" shots.
Ultimately, I consider it a welcome addition to this wonderfully sweet, awkward romance as it grants an extra layer of characterization. It's just something to prepare for.
It's a romance between the class president of an all-girls school and the delinquent new girl. Immediately they butt heads (of course), but they quickly begin to fall for each other. This story is about navigating personal baggage and shame over the burgeoning feelings they share for each other. It's awkward and scandalous and dramatic, but man, at its core? All you'll find is love and hope.
This series comes with one big warning though: it's a story about discovering sexuality told in a visual format. And it's manga. There's no sex and you don't see any more than you would at the beach, but the author has a tremendous skill for capturing sensuality. And like, the artwork is never "hot" if that makes sense. Yes, you'll see bras and passionate kisses, but everything about the body language of these scenes is directed at the other character involved. There are no gratuitous "look how hot this anime girl is" shots.
Ultimately, I consider it a welcome addition to this wonderfully sweet, awkward romance as it grants an extra layer of characterization. It's just something to prepare for.