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robofrog's review against another edition
5.0
This book... means a lot to me.
I always seem to reread it a couple of times a year. It's my comfort book-- a gentle, warm story to cozy up to. It's amazingly romantic and pleasantly surprising. My first few rereads I always picked up on or saw something new. The characters are believable and the art is perfectly atmospheric even if rough in a few spots.
The story itself is one I cherish very much. It's funny, it's sweet, it's fluffy. I urge anyone who enjoys romance of any kind to pick it up. There's nothing explicit and it's honestly one of my favorite stories (and manga) of all time, time has only strengthened my love for it. Genuinely cannot recommend it enough. I almost wish I could write to Tachibana herself to tell her how much this week-long book means to be, if that's not too dramatic (lol).
Watching the relationship between the two is nice. It's wonderfully paced and the dialogue really shines at times (the ending line stands as one of my favorite lines ever). The cast is great and I feel like I'm with them on that warm Japan day as well. The art has some nice, calm moments as well that really help the atmosphere. The way the art and the story work together is something only a manga could achieve...
I just hope that any part of this review helped encourage you to read it. It's a quick read (only two volumes!) and a great romance so you're sure to get *some* enjoyment out of it, which I hope you do! If you're looking for a romantic, sweet read for a relaxing day, please pick this up!
I always seem to reread it a couple of times a year. It's my comfort book-- a gentle, warm story to cozy up to. It's amazingly romantic and pleasantly surprising. My first few rereads I always picked up on or saw something new. The characters are believable and the art is perfectly atmospheric even if rough in a few spots.
The story itself is one I cherish very much. It's funny, it's sweet, it's fluffy. I urge anyone who enjoys romance of any kind to pick it up. There's nothing explicit and it's honestly one of my favorite stories (and manga) of all time, time has only strengthened my love for it. Genuinely cannot recommend it enough. I almost wish I could write to Tachibana herself to tell her how much this week-long book means to be, if that's not too dramatic (lol).
Watching the relationship between the two is nice. It's wonderfully paced and the dialogue really shines at times (the ending line stands as one of my favorite lines ever). The cast is great and I feel like I'm with them on that warm Japan day as well. The art has some nice, calm moments as well that really help the atmosphere. The way the art and the story work together is something only a manga could achieve...
I just hope that any part of this review helped encourage you to read it. It's a quick read (only two volumes!) and a great romance so you're sure to get *some* enjoyment out of it, which I hope you do! If you're looking for a romantic, sweet read for a relaxing day, please pick this up!
snoellong's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
serru's review against another edition
3.0
It's cute but like, kind of shallow? I feel like this is the type of story that only makes sense in yaoi/BL-world and not at all in reality but BL is mostly a product of women's fantasies anyway. Maybe I'm just over this kind of thing now.
pkrantz's review against another edition
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
brookeisbusyreading's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Okay, this is a lot more well-constructed than I thought it’d be! A week-long romance of course would be sweet and dramatic, but I was worried it would feel rushed…and it wasn’t! When you put a timeline on falling in love, it increases the pacing because of expectations. Yuzuru and Seryo’s relationship was pretty evenly paced within that pacing though.
I really like the dynamic between the characters! Their personalities were nice compliments to each other without the impulsive one (aka Yuzuru) overpowering the sweet/calm one (Seryo). The only thing I would’ve liked to see expanded on was the current relationship between female Shino and Seryo and maybe a scene where Seryo explains it to Yuzuru. BUT I still give the story and characters 5 stars! And man, Rihito Takarai knows how to draw some pretty guys!
I really like the dynamic between the characters! Their personalities were nice compliments to each other without the impulsive one (aka Yuzuru) overpowering the sweet/calm one (Seryo). The only thing I would’ve liked to see expanded on was the current relationship between female Shino and Seryo and maybe a scene where Seryo explains it to Yuzuru. BUT I still give the story and characters 5 stars! And man, Rihito Takarai knows how to draw some pretty guys!
nyxthecactus's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
dynamicdylan's review
5.0
This was absolutely adorable! It totally lived up to the hype!
Follows a young boy who who starts dating another boy. This mysterious boy dates someone for one week, by the end of it he'll tell you if he loves you. I loved the relationship between these two, and how mutual it is! The fact that you get both boy's perspective was extremely adorable. I need to read more manga from Venio Tachibana. I highly recommend it!
Translation by Adrianne Beck
Lettering by Deborah Fisher
Cover and Graphic Design by Alice Lewis
Editor is Jennifer LeBlanc
Follows a young boy who who starts dating another boy. This mysterious boy dates someone for one week, by the end of it he'll tell you if he loves you. I loved the relationship between these two, and how mutual it is! The fact that you get both boy's perspective was extremely adorable. I need to read more manga from Venio Tachibana. I highly recommend it!
Translation by Adrianne Beck
Lettering by Deborah Fisher
Cover and Graphic Design by Alice Lewis
Editor is Jennifer LeBlanc
robinks's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I enjoyed the premise and the characters, though sometimes their internal monologues and behaviors confused me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity
Moderate: Toxic relationship
Minor: Homophobia and Sexism