Story - 5/10
Story wise, L-DK doesn't stray from its path and follows the ups and downs of our main couple. But man, what an emotional rollercoaster it is. It's like someone never thought that it's too much drama. A conflict is ended, beware! There comes another. And another! And they never seem to stop. And these aren't even typical teenage conflicts, we talk about evil plans, we talk about sexual harrassment. When there aren't conflicts, the comedy becomes repetitive and it ultimately seems that the main couple's goal is only to get laid. Get your tally marks, guys. Don't get me wrong, there were times when their domestic life was cute and there were also some emotional moments that found their perfect timing. But these are rare and don't make up for the horrendous storytelling we got here. Think about any other shoujo manga but make it ten time worse. There was at some point the 20th chapter and we already had the problematic brother, the long lost lover, feelings development, unrequited love, second unrequited love, tears, broken windows etc. And you start asking yourself: what am I going to read for the next 60 chapters if everything happened already? Then you find out that it's a loop. A dramatic one, at least. The ending isn't any better, but I've appreciated at least that the author had some mercy and left them together, not choosing to follow the infamous path of "I'm going to America but hold on! Wait for me like 4 years and I'm coming back." That's what gives you a 5 and not a 4.
Characters - 4/10
The characters are horrible for the most part of the story! The female lead has some backbone at first, but like ten chapters after, she's brainwashed and everything she thinks about is how to be closer to the male lead. She doesn't know about boundaries with other characters and this is why she often ends up in uncomfortable situations. Like read the room, girl. It's not like that guy friend who already hugged you like a million times will take you to his home to show you his card collection. The male lead starts off as an insufferable douche who doesn't know a thing about consent. His sexual jokes are particularly unfunny and he acts like a jerk when the FL confesses because he doesn't feel like talking. Well, this manga could have been 70 chapters shorter if these characters would have known what communication means. The secondary characters are either bland or horrible, see the brother or the best friend. Aren't you able to be his best friend without trying to steal his girl? The only interesting and decent characters are Sanjou and Eri, but they've been done dirty in the end. They got some development but the author got tired fast and went back to the old drama.
Art - 5/10
I wasn't head over heels for the main lead, he didn't look that special as the author was trying to advertise him. Take his black hair away and that's it, background character. The female lead is like any other shoujo female lead, I can't even imagine how she was able to break so many hearts. But here we are. The style is nothing special and let me tell you, there's not a single kiss drawn right in these 98 chapters!
Overall, 5/10 and don't waste your precious time.
