First up, the good stuff: Yamaken, Natsume, Sasahara, and Misawa. These characters had some real development and watching them change and grow was a highlight for me. It was genuinely nice to see their journeys throughout the series.
But, let's talk about the rest. Shizuku, honestly, she just didn't do it for me. She came across as arrogant and kind of oblivious to her friends' feelings, which was frustrating. And Haru? His whole thing with being tough and into fist-fights felt a bit too much. Together, they kind of had this toxic, co-dependent vibe going on, which was a bit concerning.
Maybe this kind of dynamic works in a high school setting where clichés about how boys and girls 'should' act in relationships are still a thing. You know, the whole idea of guys hiding their feelings and girls putting up with it.
But comparing it to other shoujo animes, I'm not sure it's worth the watch if you're looking for something that'll warm your heart. If you're into dramas that kind of play with your emotions, then yeah, maybe give it a go.
