So essentially I've been on a streak of "affectionately aggressive girl pursues dense boring guy" type mangas (Sono Bisque Doll, Akutsu-san) and it's got a pretty simple formula that they all follow. I'm just a sucker for this sort of thing so I've been enjoying them all quite a bit.
I picked this one up recently, thinking it would be more of the same. It really outshines the rest though in my opinion. I found myself becoming overwhelmed with emotion multiple times on multiple arcs. The premise of these stories is always a bit far-fetched, but this one does a real good job of outlining the characters and making you believe what they're saying about each other. These characters have moments of conflict and struggles that are relatable for almost anyone out there. Both characters grow, albeit at an very slow pace, in a way that's believable and encouraging. It leaves you with a sense of anticipation that you can be confident will pay off soon. Both have admirable traits, as well as things that will frustrate you about them. These traits are what really allow you to see yourself in them and fall in love with them.
I led with what I think is the strongest part of this manga because I really want to encourage others to pick this one up. I haven't even touched on the art, which is incredibly well done and in a style that is somewhat unique. I appreciate how the mangaka was able to his characters beautifully without having to rely on much fanservice stuff.
Essentially this has become my most anticipated romance manga at the moment. I really encourage others to give this one a try.
