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Aug 15, 2023
Preliminary (22/? chp)
This is a deconstruction of the typical romance manga, exploring the darker side of romantic relationship. What if someone has baggage? What if there are misunderstandings that are more dangerous than they appear at first glance? Do men and women even need to date in the first place?

These questions and many more are answered in this alt-romance blowout. It can make you cringe with how uncomfortable you will feel, but that's part of its charm. Unlike most romcoms, this story is unafraid to showcase just how ugly interpersonal relationships can get. However, this difficult material is handled with patience and grace, giving every character the chance to give their point of view. The characters themselves are multifaceted and easy to root for. There isn't a villain perse, rather people are just the victim of unfortunate and very real circumstances, and are trying to move on in spite of them.

Overall, 8/10. The art is nice, characters don't feel forced, situations don't happen for the sake of driving the main leads together. This is a more realistic and grounded take on romance and trauma, and it is told through the lens of compassion and understanding. Underneath its admittedly scary exterior is a very wholesome and compassionate story.
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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