Might contain very light spoiler
i first read this manga way back 2011 but dropped it after reading a few chapters. mainly because early on, they talk about sex all the time. having sex with different guys or different girls. and having this categorized as "smut" in a manga site i was reading it on, i thought this manga would be all about it. especially since Yamato would kiss Mei intensely everytime. it's just a matter of few more chapters before Mei gives in to Yamato. and they will have sex on every chapter after that. lol (my biggest mistake and i'm now guilty of thinking of this manga that way)
Now I'm rekindling my relationship with manga and anime after several years of hibernating, I decided to pick this up after reading some great reviews. I couldn't be more glad that I did because Suki tte Ii na yo turned out to be the manga that I was looking for all this time.
Story 10
i could've given this a 9 because there was like a 1 or 2 chapters where i found boring but I couldn't demerit this manga since it was like 2am, i was speeding up my reading(to the point where i'm not understanding what i read anymore) and my eyes were so damn tired. I'm planning to reread those chapters.
That aside, what made this manga the one i was always looking for is... You know when you read a manga which has a great ending and you kinda wanna know what happens next after high school graduation or after started dating? You feel like there should've been more.. Suki tte Ii na yo showed us the struggle of finding a career, going to different universities, being in different circles, the pain of being not in each other's side all time, being tempted, and that pursuing dreams apart could put your communication and relationship in jeopardy.
Yes there were topics about sex in the early chapters but that was just a tiny portion of a bigger picture. and it has to be discussed for the proper character development of the parties involve.
Character 10
I am just amazed on how these characters were portrayed. They are all lovable though some of them you might hate at first... once their reasons were laid out you'll see where they were coming from and what turned them that way. you'll find yourself relating to the characters' experiences at some point. They are realistic. Each of them have flaws and was addressed by the mangaka. I mean you can't change your negative behavior right away but you can see in this manga how the characters managed their weakness and how they improve and change it into something positive.
Art 10
The art is impressive. It is consistently good throughout the whole series. Call me shallow or superficial but I mainly choose the manga i read based on the appearance of the characters. lol
Enjoyment 10
This manga gave me a roller coaster of emotions. you will laugh. you will cry. you will hate. lol really a good read. it is something that will make you smile after reading. especially if you're someone like me who likes binge-reading before sleeping. you'll will not sleep with a depressed heart instead you'll sleep happily because it is a happy ending.
Overall 10
Having said that i am a sucker for good art, am also kinda picky with synopsis. I can say this manga suits my taste perfectly.