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Sakura's Dedication, Vol. 1 by Fuyu Yukimiya
5.0

Thank you Netgalley and Kodansha once again for granting me access to cute coming of age manga about young love, Sakura's Dedication Vol # 1 by Fuyu Yukimiya.

Young Sawa just got out a semi-serious relationship and wishes nothing more than to meet a good guy who actually cares about her. However, one might say be careful what you wish for, because to Sawa's surprise her classmate Sakura stands up one day to her and loudly declares his love. Surprised but seemingly unbothered she straight out tells Sakura that his not her type, thinking that's the end of the strange encounter, until he comes back the next morning to confess again.

Read about this duo was interesting, I honestly thought at first that Sakura doesn't know what the meaning of those words meant or that he was just toying with her. Until I read further and discovered that Sakura has a sweet and honest nature. I loved getting to see the two slowly come to an understanding and being more honest about their feelings, especially Sawa who's ex (a real jerk) keeps coming back to discourage and emotional bully her.

This was a really cute story and I can't wait for vol 2!

5/5 stars!