Review by zabiume - Sweat and Soap, Vol. 1

zabiume 's review for:

Sweat and Soap, Vol. 1 by Kintetsu Yamada

4.0

funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Despite a bizarre first chapter, I found the rest of this manga extremely endearing and enjoyable. I am NOT a shoujo person, but I am well aware of how romance in any medium is usually saturated with miscommunication as a device to create contrived drama and this book does not have that. Both the main characters have such a healthy relationship, and the way they communicate is definitely a huge selling point for me. I love how adult and mature their relationship is and how they fix the issues that come up in their blossoming romance, it's so refreshing. Usually romance gives me secondhand embarrassment but this one was just so charming and believable, I really enjoyed it. Of course, it has its silly moments but I think that's par for the course so it's not that big of an issue. Very worth-reading!

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