This was one of my first shojo’s and I’m so glad it was, I re-read it at least once a year and it really holds up IMO. The whole story feels very mature in the way it explores emotion and I genuinely believe that every single character is amazing.
Even Yuzan and Iyo who got on my nerves occasionally I came to love by the end and I was really impressed with how the author handled Ooshima in the role of love rival, she wasn’t some 2D villain and I felt bad for her when she was rejected.
I’m also reeeally glad that Micchan and Natsume didn’t end up together, I’m so glad that he acknowledged their age and maturity gap because so many other stories in the genre would end with them together. Besides, Sasayan deserves her!
On the topic of love rivals, I actually like Yamaken better than Haru lol. Don’t get me wrong I love the monster boy too but Yamaken’s arc and gradual love for Shizuku is just so swoon worthy. If anyone’s interested here’s a great fanfic about the pair (one of very few): https://archiveofourown.org/works/3121037/chapters/6763379 TW: mentions of abuse
Anyways, there’s my little essay lol, I’m just so passionate about this series. Robico is a genius. See you next year!
This was one of my first shojo’s and I’m so glad it was, I re-read it at least once a year and it really holds up IMO. The whole story feels very mature in the way it explores emotion and I genuinely believe that every single character is amazing.
Even Yuzan and Iyo who got on my nerves occasionally I came to love by the end and I was really impressed with how the author handled Ooshima in the role of love rival, she wasn’t some 2D villain and I felt bad for her when she was rejected.
I’m also reeeally glad that Micchan and Natsume didn’t end up together, I’m so glad that he acknowledged their age and maturity gap because so many other stories in the genre would end with them together. Besides, Sasayan deserves her!
On the topic of love rivals, I actually like Yamaken better than Haru lol. Don’t get me wrong I love the monster boy too but Yamaken’s arc and gradual love for Shizuku is just so swoon worthy. If anyone’s interested here’s a great fanfic about the pair (one of very few): https://archiveofourown.org/works/3121037/chapters/6763379 TW: mentions of abuse
Anyways, there’s my little essay lol, I’m just so passionate about this series. Robico is a genius. See you next year!