Story: I went in expecting something sweet. I came out getting so much more. The first story, Hana no Miyako de, made me tear up, and broke my heart. I wont say anymore - just that it's bittersweet and if you want a fluffy, happy ending, back your way out of this manga. Otherwise, hold tight and enjoy! As for the second story, Hana no Migoro ni, has that fluffy, happy ending. While there are rough spots in their relationship (and a cross-dressing instance), it all turns out well.
Art: Beautiful. I have a soft sport for this artist. If you ever read Seven Days, it's
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 Alternative TitlesSynonyms: Hana no Migoro ni Japanese: 花のみやこで More titlesInformationType: Manga
Volumes: 1
Chapters: 5
Status: Finished
Published: Sep 29, 2012 to Jan 31, 2013
Theme:
Historical
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HertZ Authors:
Takarai, Rihito (Story & Art) Statistics Ranked: N/A2 2 based on the top manga page. Please note that 'R18+' titles are excluded. Popularity: #1378
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May 16, 2013
I like melancholy, and this manga has a very melancholic mood.
The story is simple, nothing particularly special about it...The interesting thing about this manga lies more in the "atmosphere"... in the mood it generates. I think it transcends the yaoi genre... this particular manga would work even without the one sex scene it has... there is more to it than that. Yaoi characters, as a rule, tend to be very stereotyped... and I don´t think that´s the case here. It is yaoi because it has an explicit sex scene, but the general feeling you get from the manga as a whole is closer to shounen-ai, ... 
Jun 15, 2016
This manga is a prequel of Hana nomi zo Shiru, but it can be read as a standalone story and works very well on its own.
The story is simple yet powerful, it works around the conflict in a straightforward manner that feels refreshing. The characters are well written and real. There's not much room for character development on such a short manga, but they still stand out as unique. As for the art, it's simply beautiful, as it's usually the case with this artist. Fro those who are bothered by graphic sex scenes, there is one in this manga, but it fits into the plot ... 
Dec 21, 2021
Fresh off reading the parent story, Only the flower knows, I got into this thinking it would be just your average sequel/prequel and I was, in fact, wrong.
“Hana no miyako de” 9/10 I loved it. I’m the biggest sucker for melancholic, retrospective plots, and this three-chapter long story delivered and delivered well. I enjoyed this so much more than the parent story. The pace is actually really good, given the length of the work, and in a few pages you get to see the characters development and struggles as they grow to accept themselves and the future that lies ahead for them. The way the characters meet ... |
