A love story that is frustrating and isn't going anywhere at all? That is the most realistic and relatable thing I ever heard! Hahaha...that made me sad.
This series is littered with trope aversions and outrageous misunderstandings done so hilariously well that jokingly pokes at romantic cliches in shoujo mangas.
Story (8): The series mainly focuses on the comedy rather than the romance so there is no drama or that rivalry cliches we have seen before which is very entertaining and refreshing. However, due to this lack of drama and the fact that the plot is not particularly story-driven, there is nothing much to lure the viewers back in again. Once you pause, it's difficult to find the urge to resume immediately.
Art (9): Since the manga is done in a four-panel style, the art is mainly neat with no outrageous arrangements so it's very easy for beginner manga readers to start with. Fitting to the main topic of the series, the style of the manga is that of most shoujo mangas, with sweet, shining background effects and a cute, attractive drawing-style.
Characters (9): The characters are obviously the best thing about the series since each one of them are unique, distinctive and expressive in their own way which makes for terrific characters dynamics between them. The characters play off each other so well that it makes every interaction entertaining and hysterical. However, I am not one to give a solid 10 so easily but these set of characters are pretty close to perfect for this light-hearted romantic comedy.
Enjoyment (7): I enjoyed every chapter and I was by no means disappointed but as I mentioned before, with a lack of any story-driven plot I can easily forget and move on to something else. I have come back to reread once or twice and it is enjoyable but with not a lot of enthusiasm as I have with other series.
Overall (8): I recommend this as good light-reading and for those who definitely want to laugh at old romantic cliches and tropes they have seen many times. I can recommend this to beginner manga readers but it is better if you have a good knowledge on rom coms and shoujo mangas to get the jokes in the series. Also a good way for inspiring writers and artists to get a small glimpse on what it's like to be published manga artist.
Dec 28, 2015
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