absentia's manga / #5 stars(108)

SERIES ORDER: 1. Kyuuso Ha Cheese no Yume Omiru 2. Sojou No Koi Wa Nido Haneru

Lacks a traditional happily-ever-after, but I honestly think that would have cheapened what is a highly unique and compellingly-constructed narrative.

Two words: Character development. Started this story and couldn't put it down until it was finished. The protagonists are flawed, the issues are realistic, and the plot doesn't fall into the usual contrived pitfalls. Beautifully done.