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CONTEXT: Before I write this, I do want to mention that this was my first manga ever, so that might have influenced my decision. Also, I was very young when I read this, so that also is a factor that played into it. My 'self' has changed since then (not dramatically), but that also plays into that. Okay, with that done, let's get into the thick of it.

Story (7) and Enjoyment (9): The plot is good, it literally follows the synopsis, and sparks enjoyment. Who doesn't love a romance? Anyways, more into the story, it's good, it never felt like it was ... being dragged on, etc etc. Everything in the story felt natural that was together, except for a few moments, but other than that, it was overall a great story.

Character (6): Now, with story and enjoyment, character is interwoven with that. As all the characters on their own, they are all pretty cool, and their dynamics are all so fun to watch. Not only that, the arcs that they have, and how the characters meet each other together in the end, is fun as well. However, the only reason that I gave a 6 for this category is that, I just wish that the main characters were fleshed out. Like, I get their whole thing, and we get to see some backstory, but I feel like there could have been more, so that the reader can feel more 'into' their characters.

Art (10): Lastly, the art is amazing. I don't what it is about that classic Yuu Watase art style, but I love it.

Overall (8): This is literally just the mean for the score so yeah. NOSTALGIAAAAA

Anyways, lastly, before I go, don't let some random person's review stop you from reading/watching something. If you end up loving or hating it, it should be up to you, and not someone like me. Remember that we are all human beings with different opinions, and unique tastes.

This manga is more realistic than Yuu Watase’s other work. This manga is a simple story about a simple country girl who helps change a technology ran and expensive high school. Yuu Watase’s art is always very nice and it’s clear what’s going on in the story. The characters are easily defined, visually, and it’s easy to tell them apart from the background characters.

As far as the writing, though, it’s good at first. The romance is pretty clear between Tanpopo and Koki, the male lead and there is an actual friendship between the two. Not only that, it’s clear that there’s a friendship between the ... characters (especially Aoi, Arisa, and Tsukiko) and it doesn’t really feel forced although Aoi’s pranks do go a bit far sometimes where it’s almost unbelievable.

For their personalities, though, they’re unique and not just cookie-cutter. Tanpopo really is one of a kind where she’s always smiling, even while she’s being bullied at first, and she always tries her best to inspire her friends.

The manga comes almost to a halt, though when they find Youji, Kouki’s older brother who had disappeared a couple years prior. It also drags a little bit more when Erika, the obligatory fiancee, shows up. It would have been nice if there was some mention of it before (or at least a rumor of Kouki having a finance spreading around – even if Tanpopo never really pays gossip any mind, it still would have been better off hinting at it) or at least something that headed towards that direction.

It does end up having a “pair everyone off” issue at the end after Tanpopo decides to go back to Hokkaido after her grandfather faints. Honestly, I wasn’t really completely disappointed by the ending – it would have been a lot nicer and more fun if Tanpopo stayed in Tokyo (and really, get rid of Erika and her last conversation) but it’s still a pretty decent ending, nevertheless. It’s not too bad but others might have an issue with it.

The comedy, though, is pretty funny and a lot of it is deadpan humor and puns. Overall, this manga doesn’t require a lot of thought but it does get you invested in these characters’ relationships with Tanpopo herself, though not so much with each other.

It’s a simple manga that’s fun to read when you just want a simple romance manga. I’d recommend it to those who especially love the country girl in the big city type of manga.

Art: The art is nice.
I like Yuu Watases style.
Especially the male characters that she draw.

Story: The story is okay.
Not bad but not very good either.
I's alot about friendship.
Overcoming difficulties, supporting each other, being able to work out arguments, being able to lift each other up... etc.

Characters: The characters are good.
... Loving the bond between them as friends.
Loving the differences between them and yet how close they become to each other.

The extra chapter part about the past of Tanpopo, I liked.
To read about what happened before in the past.
Yea, I enjoyed that part.

Some nice sentences written in it.