Lauvil's manga / #Slice of Life(134)

Because of a misunderstanding that happened between her and a friend, over a boy, in middle school, Sumire is the victim of vicious rumours and is shunned by her peers. She then begins to get involved with Ritsuki - or rather, he involves herself with her. It initially began a malicious bet with a friend, to get closer to the girl, known as a slut. But he quickly discovers that she is nothing like the rumours and falls for her. They start off as friends and through this friendship, Sumire is finally able to confront her past, change and make new friends, so she can begin to actually enjoy her high school life. Pretty cute story and the romance isn't too drawn out. They've already kissed a few times and 14 chapters in they've confessed and are going out. I kinda wonder, though, what the author is going to make happen next. In many stories I've read, where the couple gets together quick, it gets stale after that and then adds random characters and drama to keep the tension. I hope that won't happen here, but I have a feeling this new Kanzaki character is exactly that... Plz just give us some cute and fluffy (and maybe some smexy smexy) and not a ton of random drama and new misunderstandings!

It was a sweet story. I really liked how chiharu slowly made progression on changing and getting better at communicating with people. Sonoda helped him begin that journey, but Chiharu wasn't reliant on him and continued to grow even as they were apart. They were also able to resolve their issues without major conflicts or drama, and there were no annoying antagonists or romantic rivals to add unnecessary drama. Also enthusiastic consent and mutual sexual interest is always a plus! I hate it when the uke goes "no" but the seme just continues or goes "but I know you like it"...

I'm usually not a big fan of shoujo, but this one was just too cute. I love how the characters communicate with each other before misunderstandings get out of hand. There is no unnecessary drama and clichés are kept to a minimum. Also the two main characters are the cutest and their chemistry is amazing.

Paused at ch. ??? (After arrival at castle)

I'm glad I picked this up, it seems really interesting. We stan a strong female lead!