Getting back to this series. This is such a refreshing way of dealing with romance. Often times, we get series that plays with rhe tension between the couple all until it boils down to a confession..
But the author prioritized growth and depicting a much more realistic view of youth.
It is easier to just get Shima to confess and all, but him knowing our cute Mitsumi might probably not be ready for it, not to mention he himself is still working on his craft, adds depth to not only these characters but their budding relationship. We know now, that it isn't just a passing fancy between them, but something more that developed from pure friendship.
Another thing I liked with the recent chapters is Mitsumi's family dynamic. It was so cute to see her interact with them. And very very refreshing. I wish I could read more series like this rather than always see family depicted as a source of one's own trauma (which is a realistic take too for some but, for most of us it is a little more complicated than that).
Getting back to this series. This is such a refreshing way of dealing with romance. Often times, we get series that plays with rhe tension between the couple all until it boils down to a confession..
But the author prioritized growth and depicting a much more realistic view of youth.
It is easier to just get Shima to confess and all, but him knowing our cute Mitsumi might probably not be ready for it, not to mention he himself is still working on his craft, adds depth to not only these characters but their budding relationship. We know now, that it isn't just a passing fancy between them, but something more that developed from pure friendship.
Another thing I liked with the recent chapters is Mitsumi's family dynamic. It was so cute to see her interact with them. And very very refreshing. I wish I could read more series like this rather than always see family depicted as a source of one's own trauma (which is a realistic take too for some but, for most of us it is a little more complicated than that).
Okay sorry gushed through this series again lmao.