draagon 's review for:

Koigakubo-kun Stole My First Time, Volume 1 by Rin Miasa

4.5

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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This is probably my fourth or fifth time rereading this volume in particular, and it still holds up as one of my favorites. I think the biggest pull is just how much I relate to Eiko on a personal level -- her desire to knock off work in order to run home to game hits home hard, as well as her overall disinterest / feigned disinterest towards starting any romantic relationships, believing it is too late for her. While admittedly Koikakubo does come on a bit strong, and his initial reason for helping Eiko is a bit weak, I can forgive it in light of his age and Eiko's own awkwardness.