This is because the show's premise of pitting a "false-lover" with a childhood friend is a premise which is hard upon the viewer. The majority of the show is spent with Akari; viewers want to see a return on investment for her feelings, whether through a confession or more romantic moments spent with the protagonist. Akari is hence at an advantage when viewers want to decide the "waifu of choice". Yet, this anime makes viewers question whether this is right, because Shiori is a "childhood friend" who has "always been there" and the protagonist "loves her too": plot points which feel very forced and artificial. The end result is a very unsatisfying plot with an equally unsatisfying ending which offers no resolution or substance whatsoever.
Yet romantic snippets somewhat redeem this: the show does not shy away from its visceral depictions of kisses or the shades of crimson upon the characters' cheeks. No doubt this show will feature on some "Best of Romance" anime compilation on YouTube someday, if not already. For fans of "romantic moments" (note the distinction from a "romantic, well-rounded plot), this show really does excel.
Excel this anime does too in its art. The art style is lovely. Iridescendent splashes of colour really make the female characters (especially Akari) very pretty and pleasing to the eye to watch. For fans of more mature bodies, this show does not disappoint, with spattering of fan-service shots throughout. Voice acting in the series was good too: palatable and generally reflective of the characters' personalities.
The music is decent too, though it may not be to everyone's tastes. The OP is an idol-song backed title sequence which is not extraordinary or particularly engaging, though fans of "kyun-kyun"/"doki-doki" culture will probably like it. The ED is some twilight city-pop funk popular in J-pop these days, delving into lofi-jazz-funk vibes, with some really nice visuals, though it may not be everyone's cup of tea.
