A girl who suffers physical and psychological abuse from her parents is kidnapped. But... kidnapped? Could this girl have Stockholm syndrome? Or could her captor have Lima syndrome? Or maybe both at the same time? This is something that’s subtly explored as the chapters progress. At the beginning, due to the pain of constant abuse over the years, feelings are ignored. However, as the chapters unfold, emotions gradually take on significant relevance in the manga’s plot. Love? Interest? Loneliness? These are themes addressed on the basis of trauma. Added to this is a subplot about the investigation into the kidnapping, where both the police and a private detective agency try to uncover the truth behind the "crime."
Moving to the technical aspects of the manga, the art is good but not the best in the world. The scenes depicting physical abuse are very well drawn, but the manga’s "beautiful" moments are more average. The story puts a lot of focus on the sad and hard-to-read parts of the plot, while the uplifting moments don’t stand out as much. That said, the art is still enjoyable and something I liked. The character development was fantastic, except for some secondary characters like Yashiro, who could have used a bit more depth since he’s a relevant character but doesn’t receive much attention. On the other hand, other characters get entire chapters dedicated to their lives and childhoods.
In conclusion, I highly recommend this manga if you enjoy stories with drama, suspense, and psychological elements. It’s not a romance manga. If that’s what you’re looking for, this isn’t the story for you. However, that doesn’t mean you won’t like it. While it’s certainly not a romance, it does explore themes like love and loneliness in an indirect way.
