Taiga is so lovable, Kei not so much. Taiga does everything in this relationship; he flirts, confesses, chases, communicates ... and for what? Kei is too selfish and not in a good way. The conflict was forced and unnecessary.
I love this author too much, but her writing is a bit off here. She usually does conceits pretty well but the extended metaphor doesn't work as well here. I understand what she's going for: a chameleon who absorbs and loses himself in the colours around him needs grounding, and that stability lies in an evasive love. A good metaphor but it loses potency when it's too heavy-handed.
I still enjoy the premise, the dialogue, the writing (to a certain extent), and Taiga's character. Could've been better had it been longer and more fleshed out: 3.5/5. (2024).
White Liar