This manga has a poignant ending that resonates with me and which still replays in my mind now and then. This is a cute love story between two guys. What makes it different from other romances is that it follows the couple from high school to old age. While the majority of stories end after the characters confess and become a couple, this manga shows the trials that await a long-term relationship.
The problems which the characters face are realistic instead of cliched drama. For example, it addresses the societal pressure of having a heteronormative relationship, and feeling like a gay relationship is abnormal and just a passing desire that will ultimately result in regret.
I really liked the story’s use of a line as its visual metaphor. The line represents a person’s path in life, and how even when one might stray from that path and end up lost and confused, there is still hope of finding the right path again.
The manga does have some flaws though. The frequent time skips make the story seem a bit rushed and shallow. I would have prefered the manga to spend more time on each section and delve deeper into the plot and characters’ thoughts. However, its strong points are what stick with me in the end. All in all, the story is very sweet and heartwarming with just the right dose of realism.