Ranked #294

Sasameki Koto (Manga)

Usually in any f/f media text, let alone animanga; either one of the females leaves a quite steady relationship at the end, dies, goes psycho, 'turns straight', IS actually straight and was leading the other on, etc. So this manga is like a breath of fresh air when the main girl is in love with her out lesbian BFF - because, honestly, the 'we're two very closeted girls so we definitely can't be together' trope is getting quite (read: very) tiring. Moreover, there isn't any (unnecessary and unrealistic) explanation for why the latter is a lesbian which is quite a famous thing to see/read in animanga, e.g. disliking or being abused by the opposite gender.

The mangaka is skilled in blending drama/angst with comedy nicely; making the series quite enjoyable despite how slow - romantic relationship-wise - it seems to be going. A thing that sometimes can be excused quite easily considering how fluffy the chapters can get.

Most, if not all, of the characters are adorable in their own way. Though, the slowness can also be at fault in this department of characterisation as well, for it took a while for the author to let us readers consider Ushio a lot more than just a dense air-head.

The art is simple and cute. You can also easily tell who is who (if you don't count Sumika's brothers); I think that part matters the most.

Overall, if you love love stories happening in the high school setting, comedy, fluff, and a bit of drama on the side. This manga is for you. read more