A review by minbyrnes
Strobe Edge, Vol. 4 by Io Sakisaka

funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

"Sometimes even just admitting you feel sick makes you feel a little better. Pushing yourself like that isn't okay! Sometimes it's all right to not try so hard." 

"I have my own way of being nice and that includes not being nice to everyone." 

"Is it okay to love you this way? 'I wish there were two of you.' I'll bet even this is wrong." 

"My heart hurts. He's never going to feel this way about me. And on top of that, I feel guilty because I can't help hoping that someday he will." 

Basically, when I read Strobe Edge it's no thoughts, head empty, just love. So idk what to say in my reviews besides I LOVE IT. 

This would be a very different kind of manga if
SPOILER FOR THE WHOLE SERIES KINDA BUT NOT REALLY Ren didn't like her back lol.


I really feel for Ren though, and Mayuka's family situation reflects her and Ren's relationship as well.
It's no one's fault really when you fall out of love. And no matter how hard you try to hold on it won't work and will end up hurting a lot more.