This manga is a bundle of disappointment: A manga that relies on its trope too much, not much progression, and random plot points/transitions that in theory should have helped the manga in enjoyment and engagement, but it did the opposite effect.
It must be noted that whenever a manga has a somewhat promising premise, there must be an even greater responsibility for it to expand on the set premise and add new and interesting plot points, which this fails to do. Instead, each chapter resembles the previous chapter with the same-old arcs and progression: The progression is as if you took two steps forward but 1 1/2 backwards — that is how cumbersome and annoying the progression is.
Besides for the premise and its progression, the plot itself is tiring and basic. Like noted before, each chapter follows the same script, quickly becoming disengaging as nothing much happens. However, there are cases where the author adds descriptions and plot points to add drama, but it’s done in a forced manner that it isn’t even remotely emotional or interesting, as the plot is predictable.
The characters are all one-dimensional — they have a motive and act on said motive, never changing from their set-design. Despite each character being set up specifically for a singular purpose, the author attempts to add in monumental understanding and depth to the main cast by including a variety of flashbacks; instead, the flashbacks contributed virtually nothing to the plot or characters, rather, it was more similar to filler fan service than anything.
With all of the wrongs this manga does, it should be much worse than it actually is, but the main cast of characters have a relatively wholesome/enjoyable chemistry, no matter how basic or annoying they can be at times. The experience of this manga is similar to many webcomics: There’s a solid premise and start, however, it loses its charm as the chapters move on, since the mangaka can’t help but draw out the resolution as far as possible or not having one in mind in the first place.
Reading Rankings (Portnoy inspired + A Huang-Teizan Original)
10 - God’s penmanship
9 - Must-read. Drop everything else.
8 - Instant bookmark
7 - Entertaining
6 - Good to pass time
5 - Why are you reading this?
4 - Bad.
3 - Typical garbage.
2 - My head hurts.
1 - Retirement is a thought.
0 - “Did they even give you a story?!”
