When I heard about this manga I was surprised, because I heard that it was about an aroace woman and a gay man. I have seen aroace representation in manga once before, and I thought that was the only piece I would get. I am so happy that there seems to be more aroace characters being created, and the sexuality is beginning to be understood!
The artstyle is nice, and the characters are great so far (although I have only found 3 chapters translated.) Obviously since I haven't read much, the plot hasn't picked up yet, but the characters have so far fleshed out personalities and there has been a glimpse into the aroace characters backstory, and her struggle with her lack of sexual attraction, but how she still enjoys romance, when it isn't about her.
Since I knew that the plot was about an aroace woman and a gay mans pretend marriage to fit in with society, I was worried they were going to gain romantic feelings for each other, but luckily it doesn't seem to be going in that direction.
I am excited for the future of this manga!

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Honestly? I'm aroace myself, and I can't really recommend this manga. Mild spoilers ahead.

I found the first two volumes more or less alright, because I initially liked the thought of their relationship. The premise sounded promising, and the first few chapters were admittedly interesting. But then it went downhill and especially the third volume really disappointed me. The female main character became increasingly more bland as the focus clearly moved onto the male lead and especially his childhood friend - and first crush - Sousuke and his relationship troubles. I kind of feel like the author ran out of ideas for more ace-centered chapters, which isn't even surprising me that much - after all, what is there to tell about a relationship when there's no love and not even real chemistry between the characters? Still, it was disappointing. Maybe to get back at least a little to the supposed main subject they then threw in some aphobia from the main character's friends and family, although only in a few panels before it never got mentioned before. Then the focus went back to Sousuke.

So, well. Maybe the way the story is told might be revolutionary for Japan, but from a Western perspective I didn't really find it all that great. It definitely wasn't worth the read as an ace person, and I'm not even sure I would recommend it to an ally, because the blandness of the female aspec MC could possibly make them think that all aces are as bland as she is.

And oh well. Maybe there'll be better represantation in manga form in the future, and this series paved the way for it. I'd love that, actually.

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