Indigo's manga / #School Life(8)

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).

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.

It is a sweet story. I liked the message she left to him at the end and the fact that he hasn't given up so the end might just be a new beginning for both of them.

It was a good story. I loved it albeit the portrayal of the rivalry between the two sisters seemed exaggerated. Sensei (Ryuu-chan) was mature as for Ageha, she was cute and sincere. Ryuu-chan is probably one of the best authentic male leads in shoujo mangas. I might add that the mangaka managed to reveal in this story , the inner thoughts and the insecurities of all its main characters and she provided a male character who is ever loyal and considerate towards the girl he is dating. He might seem frivolous, superficial and flirtatious but beneath all that there is someone loyal in love.

This is one of my favorite mangas. I've been looking everywhere for it. Of course it is not fair for Tsunayoshi's girlfriend but they are both mistaken. Tsunayoshi for trying to run away from his love of Misao and the girlfriend for not stepping back when she realized that he is in love with Misao. Of course, it is a heart-breaking situation, but love is something to be thought of maturely. It is something which should be mutual, hence no matter how much she loved the other guy, how much she needed him, she should have just stepped away and let him consume his happiness. If you don't reach a phase where you genuinely think of the happiness of the other person, even - and especially when it is realized without you -, then you don't know what love is. That would be the illusion of love, the crystallization of our weaknesses and inability to stand on our own feet.

This is a wonderful story with a very smart artwork, and a clear point of view. The author was able to shed the light on the plight of abused kids and pull us into their lives as they struggle to find hope and stand on their own feet. Absolutely brilliant. I strongly recommend that you read it. Trust me, you don't want to miss out on it.

Such a powerful story! I wish if there had been more!