Art: 9/10
Well it's 4koma, so art is much harder to judge. However, I like their character designs very much, especially Shizuku, and brings out their personalities.
Characters: 10/10 The interactions between the main 4 or great, as it shows them growing over 3 years in high school. The development of the romance is very natural, without feeling like it’s forced (unlike, say, Komi for example). Shizuku’s backstory is very nice, and it shows that she wasn’t just sheltered on a whim, and helps explain what she’s like.
Story: 10/10 The story is great, and really is a great example of slice of life. The ending was bittersweet, as we watch as the main characters leave the high school where they made many memories and move on with their lives. Even the more standard slice of life tropes are well-written, and are comedic, and serve to move the story forward.
Enjoyability 10/10: I really loved reading this manga. The ending and the last volume cover really help make me feel sad as the manga ended, and really gives me nostalgic vibes. I enjoyed the comedy bits, and I wish the manga had more story (although, it is a complete story in itself and doesn’t need anymore, to be honest.)
Overall: 10/10 Hakoiri Drops is a must-read for anyone, but especially for Hitoribocchi no Marumaru Seikatsu and Komi readers. It is a great manga, and it’s a shame that this never became an anime. I will recommend this manga with a crazy zeal, and for good reason.
