Indigo's manga / #Romance(21)

This is the story which introduced me to the manga world. I probably re-read most of the chapters more than once. I thought that at some times, the plot was stuck in a loop endlessly repeating itself but I loved every part of it down to the last page. I wanted a spectacular ending and Rui to be happy (with Shizuka) but still this is a cult manga for me (perhaps it is one-of-a-kind manga because I doubt that there is or will be anything which is even remotely similar to it).

The romance in this one shot was "so-so", the shift in the male character's feelings was crude (illogical maybe). I have never been able to understand his logic behind bashing Terry, even if he were afraid of admitting he loved her but the things he told her were simply insensitive and cruel. This angle hasn't been addressed well in the manga. Isn't forgiving an insensitive playboy the same as projecting the image of a woman who lacks self-esteem? Of course I loved Terry but J.B. is a different matter. He is really uncool to say the least (jerk is the word that I had in mind).

This manga can give you very mixed feelings. The thing which I really liked is that Akira (the MC) didn't embrace her awkward behavior. He still maintained a criticizing approach. In addition, he wasn't feeble, he didn't seek to run away though he was alerted by the way she showed her love to him. He tried to mentor her, coach her and finally ... I won't spoil the ending for you but I am glad that the mangaka cast a yandere character who could still find acceptance from the guy she gave her affection to.

This was a quite enjoyable read with an original plot and a beautifully surprising ending.