1- Art: 10/10 I thought the art was pretty decent, it certainly wasn't picture-perfect like those typical detailed types of drawings. But, you know what? I loved it. The art was purrfect. :33 It was like the perfect mix, not too detailed nor messy. It was right in the middle like spring. And, that's when you know the mangaka did a terrific job when it came to the art.
2- Story: 10/10 The story was just EPIC! So, basically it was about a girl named Harumi who apparently had cancer, and she has a few months to live. She meets this new patient named Masato (guy); he has a brain tumor & is a pretty heavy drinker and smoker too! Harumi has never seen the vivid view of the sea before, so Masato, being the judicious person he always is suddenly decides to take her to see the sea! They both go on an adventure filled with beauty & amusement. Sadly *spoiler alert* Masato dies towards the end. But, you know what? That doesn't matter. What matters is that they both enjoyed what life had to offer, they took every single moment seriously. They both pretty much died anyway. But they didn't let death get in their way. Harumi remained strong & composed .. and she realized she got everything she needed. She wanted to observe the sea, try out new stuff (shopping & the amusement park), and mainly kiss that one cool special person. And, eventually in the story it happened.
3- Enjoyment: 10/10 "Live as if you were to die today, dream as if you'll live forever." For some reason, there was always something missing about this quote. I understood it, but most of the time I wouldn't really feel the emotion behind those words. After reading this manga, I truly get what the quote means which is to ENJOY every single moment of life, whether it's helping people out, or even reading manga! Always find the positives in the most tense situations. This axiom is certainly true based on the theme of this story of course. They didn't care if they had a short amount of time left, all that mattered to them was basically for them to achieve their short-term goals! And they did! Which is a good thing! The mangaka is definitely a genius for being able to produce such a great ending that gave mixed feelings towards the audience itself. Some readers felt sad, others felt like crying .. and most people kind of just understood the ending based on knowledge & experience from the story, and life in general. So, overall the enjoyment level was indeed exalting. I adored every single moment of this manga. Moments where Harumi was there for Masato such as when she assured him safety and most of the time, Masato assuring Harumi both safety & excitement!
4- Characters: One main thing about a manga is definitely the chemistry between the characters. And, how did I feel about that in this epic manga? I was impressed! Masato & Harumi definitely had chemistry! The characters were quite likable & funny too. In conclusion, they were meant to be together. They fit perfectly as a great couple! :)
5- Conclusion: The ending was pretty tragic yet beautiful. The way he was left hanging onto her shoulder was definitely an unforgettable moment. It's just one of those scenes that you can't erase. It just stays in your mind like a clear picture, or a dramatic incident that haunts you for the rest of your damn life. Anyway, this manga was certainly amazing! I loved everything about it and I definitely recommend this manga to others out there. *Must read for all shoujo readers out there* Good luck!
Thank you! :D
