This manga is amazing. When I read it, I get the impression that tMnR mind-melded with me when I read Citrus, saw all of the things I disliked about it and set out to write a sister (or rather step-sister, in both cases) story that made everything right again. Even if you're not a part of this mind-meld along with us, Tatoe Todokanu Ito da toshitemo depicts a much different, more serious and more realistic take on the "girl falls in love with her step-sister" premise that is captivating to read.
Our cast of characters this time around consists of Uta, an ordinary high
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 Alternative TitlesSynonyms: This Love That Won't Reach, Secret Crush on my Sister Japanese: たとえとどかぬ糸だとしても More titlesInformationType: Manga
Volumes: 7
Chapters: 37
Status: Finished
Published: Nov 18, 2016 to Oct 17, 2020
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tMnR (Story & Art) Statistics Ranked: #39342 2 based on the top manga page. Please note that 'R18+' titles are excluded. Popularity: #1337
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Apr 12, 2019
I read 22 chapters all in one go, and I've got to say that this story flows very well and does a great job at conveying emotions to the reader. Although they have nothing to do with each other, I was reminded of "Kimi no Iru Machi". At times when reading sad parts, I would feel my heart drop and I could feel the sadness coming through the pages to me. Series' that can somehow transmit the feels to you are awesome. And, even though I have pretty much nothing in common with the protagonist, the storytelling is done in a way where I feel
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Jan 3, 2022
This story is a prequel to a manga I wish existed. Spoilers ahead.
This manga has a constant sense of weight that is hard to describe. In most stories like this, something heavy might happen to set the scene and you get the entire story of them falling in love. This time around, the entire story is around overcoming some heavy shit, and at the end you get your relationship kinda put out there at the end. So like a reverse take. I can't say I like this method much since cute lovey dovey romance is my preferred, but it does do well in setting up these characters ... 
Oct 30, 2020
[No spoilers]
A story about a couple living together with a teenage girl and the growing feelings between the females. The story focuses on the emotions and growth of the two. Especially the younger one is nothing like a static character as she grows significantly throughout the story and repeatedly surprises both other characters and the reader with her maturity. All main characters share the premise of their feelings having no place in their lives and suppressing them, but in different ways for each of them. I find all of them believable and interesting, though the male lead is portrayed a bit weaker than I would ... 
Jan 23, 2023
There's a lot that could have gone wrong with a premise about a high school girl in love with her adult step sister but I'm pleased to say that this manga is actually quite good and does not engage in anything unpleasant regarding the adult-child relationship.
This is a story about an unrequited love that cannot be realized and how the main character, Uta, deals with it. Will she move on? Will she cherish her feelings even though they hurt her? As the title suggests, the crux of the story is whether Uta's feelings will ever be understood by her step sister and if so, ... 
Apr 10, 2021
I will start with addressing the elephant in the room, the rushed ending. I don't know why this was done, but I disliked it, I guess everyone did. This story deserved a better, proper ending; but I guess we will not get it. That's what stopped it from becoming a great romance/Yuri manga. Thar being said, I still want you to read this manga. And allow me to explain why.
Lets focus on the good part, the drama in this story is top tier. You really feel for the characters and get invested on the story. There is a lot of angst and sadness, all stemming ... 
Jun 21, 2024
This manga revolves around two couples, one overshadowed by the theme of urequited love - having the chance of being near the person you're in love with all the time, but not being able to do or say more to them (Uta and Kaoru). The other couple's dynamic explores what it's like to slowly learn to love someone who is in love with you, when you don't particularly understand or feel romantic love at all (Miyabi and Kuroe). One of these is bound to hit home for a lot of people, and it's very well written.
The author has a beautiful way of describing all these ... |
