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"I used to think that we complemented each other - as the saying goes: even a cracked pot has a lid that fits. But, as it turned out, I suppose I didn't fit my wife very well."

***

A quiet read. The translation makes use of simple words that leave a resounding impact. It's a slow burn romance, but it's precisely for this reason that we are able to witness the growth of their relationship--from awkward strangers to sincere lovers.

I think they fit each other very well.

alisarae's review against another edition

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This was a sweet slow-burn romance with slice of life aesthetics. Lots of details of drinking and bar food yumyum. I was a little weirded out by the way the MC—a 40-something woman—acted very childish,

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and even says at a couple different points that she has regressed emotionally as she got older... but she has a relationship with her former teacher, and that child-teacher relationship seems to be an important part of their interaction as adults. I thought the characters were so cute and sweet, but I wish I didn't have this feeling of like, "Is this book supposed to be a fantasy for middle aged women to act out their childhood crushes?"

Anyways, overall good vibes to eat some homecooked Japanese food and listen to chillhop while you read.

dudaf7's review against another edition

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Chato

sudeshnamitra's review against another edition

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4.0

I have recently started reading Japanese books and this was such a wonderful read. The main character Tsukiko and Sensei are so different, unique and full of their own quirks. Dream sequences , magic realism is something I guess is found in Japanese books and I am slowly starting to understand it.
The story is not something very unique but the way it is written and the way the story forwards is what I loved. There is traveling, eating, drinking, complicated situations, heartwarming conversations, heartbreaking moments... Ahhh quite a nice read ❤️

arriesvty's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful reflective sad slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Loveable characters? No

1.75

marthajean's review against another edition

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reflective sad slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Loveable characters? No

3.25

theinkedreader's review against another edition

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emotional funny lighthearted relaxing sad slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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