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I was really surprised with this manga.I read this blindly because there are almost no review. I was looking for fake marriage plot so I immediately read it. Given that this manga is so short, the author made me believe in the ridiculousness of the premise of the story.

This is about Haruhi, a 22-year old heavy equipment operator. She went to a bar, got drunk, and woke up with a husband. The said husband, Nagato Sunohara, was also drunk when he agreed to the marriage. He was twenty years older. I like age gaps but not really large age gaps so I was ... a little bit apprehensive about continuing because I don't want to read a smut romance about opportunistic grandpas and young women. Lol was I wrong.

First off, Sunohara is really good-looking. The art is fantastic! And then the way he approached the relationship, it was respectful, kind, and really mature. I unexpectedly fell for him, damn. I was most surprised with Haruhi. Age gaps mangas usually portray the lead female as needy, whiny, and weak. But not Haruhi. In order for their marriage and their personal agenda to work, she supported Sunohara while he was still unemployed.

The dynamic between them is so so so goood. There were a lot of avenues for misunderstanding but because both characters are mature and level-headed, they talk it out before passing judgement. (Unlike a LOT of mangas I know). Sunohara is so caring and also hilariously honest, but sometimes can get your heart racing like hell 'cause he's hawt.

The occupations of the characters are also unique. A construction worker and a calligrapher? Very interesting. First time seeing this combination.

Overall, this is a short and surprising read. Love it!