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Mar 8, 2024
Finished this one last night, and found it a very chill and enjoyable read. It's a fairly lighthearted and simple romcom, but it doesn't really need to be anything more than that.

The story is mostly straightforward, and thankfully it skips a lot of the more predictable set-up that most romcoms suffer from by having the main couple get together very quickly. This isn't a "will they/won't they" type of story, and I think that only works in its favor. That said, it can feel a little formulaic at first since a lot of the earlier chapters just feel like fluff that doesn't really add much to the characters. Thankfully it really finds its footing in the latter half of the story when Miria is introduced, and I have to say she adds so much to the manga. She's not only a very fun character, she also adds a lot to the group dynamic of the main cast by having great chemistry with them. I have to admit that I found her romance with Tenma a lot more engaging than the main romance, though that is par for the course for me since I nearly always get more invested in the side-couple than the main one.

My only real complaint with the manga other than the slow pace in the first half is that I found the main couple to be a bit too idealistic at times, mainly because of Kazuma who is just way too perfect. Don't get me wrong, he and Satomi do make for a very cute couple together, and I didn't find him unlikable or anything, but his behavior throughout a large portion of the plot can feel almost satirical in how he always acts like an ideal boyfriend would. Thankfully this is actually addressed later in the story by having Satomi pointing out how it can actually feel a little lonely to be in a relationship with someone who never acts selfishly or makes any real mistakes, which I very much appreciated. It's handled in a pretty mature way and not as something to just be fixed with an apology, which was refreshing and added some much needed layers to their dynamic.

Overall I'd say this is absolutely worth checking out for anyone who is looking for a solid shoujo romcom. It doesn't break any new ground and is pretty light on the drama, but that's only really a negative if you need that sort of stuff in your stories. If you want a chill and wholesome story about two couples who find their way through life together this is certainly worth checking out. Just be aware that it can get a little stale before the second heroine is introduced in chapter 17, so if you don't find the manga too engaging you may want to skim through the chapters leading up to that.
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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