A review by draagon
Bless, Vol. 2 by Yukino Sonoyama, Yukino Sonoyama

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I think this volume is well written and I see what it's trying to do, but it just doesn't resonate with me, neither the characters nor the messages. It may be because I couldn't care less about make up, though there are other manga I read about hobbies I couldn't personally care less about that I enjoy. It could also be that both of the main characters are dealing with hang ups that I've never really had to tangle with. I've never been taller than my peers and thus stood out, I've never wanted to wear clothes that other people said I couldn't pull off, etc. I read these things happening, I understand logically how they affect the people involved, but I just don't feel any sort of connection. It's strange because this is a beautiful series with good art, but so far I just feel kind of... meh about it. I'll give it a few more volumes to see if this feeling changes.