Ryuunosuke is naturally intimidating, even more so when he puts on his death glare, a look that seems to intensify whenever he looks at Shima. Shima doesn't understand the cause of that stare, but soon finds out none of his guesses had even come close.
Yukue Moegi is a good writer. Her portrayal of relationships and the affection, anxiety, and longing that come with them is natural and convincing, but she seems to have a strange penchant for slapping you with problematic relationships as if they were normal out of the blue.
I love Ryuunosuke. He's the embodiment of what a loving marriage and a close-knit family can produce and nurture. He's affectionate (in his own way), mindful, kind, strong, fearless, and the list goes on, a charming young (involuntary) thug for sure. The story was enjoyable overall, although I found myself impatient with how much Shima unknowingly pressures Ryuunosuke (to stop fighting and to smile) at times. He's a bit bland and lacks backbone for my taste.
If you don't want to spoil your enjoyment of this story skip vol.1, ch.6 (unrelated characters, rape, pedophilia).
Decent, enjoyable: 3/5. (2015-23).
Nirameba Koi