The story is obvious. There isn't a moment where you aren't sure where it's heading, you always know and you are always right. Even so there are a few times where even I got swept up into the drama. I enjoy the kind of cheesy melodramatic writing Crossroad's is full of. But that isn't what I really stuck with me about this manga. It was definitely the side romance plot.
I understand why a lot of people wouldn't understand Akai or his involvement in the story, but I personally love his character. I thought it was spot on. I enjoyed his interactions. And if you've ever been in a similar spot you can really feel the truth in all his all of his actions with Kajitsu.
At the end of the day, that can't redeem this manga into a great story. But you like something a little racey, a little cheesy, this isn't a waste of time. It's a nice way to kill a few hours.
