Shinju no Kusari

~Story~
The storyline isn't too original on a larger scale. For instance, the soccer, love triangle, and "quit or else" scenarios are all quite common. However, the rest is somewhat more original. Here's how it goes: A girl becomes the manager of a soccer team that has two star players—one she has known since middle school and the other his best friend. The best friend falls in love with the girl, and the guy she has known for a while gets jealous and tells them that if they don't break up, he will quit the team. We go through this whole ordeal of accepting each other and falling in love. It's rather cute but not amazing.
~Art~
The art wasn't bad; it had the basic good elements like well-drawn bodies, exaggerated talent, good landscapes, and not overly large body parts. That was good, but I suppose it was art you could find anywhere. It didn't have anything special about it... it's just average.
~Overall~
All in all, I found the manga readable but not recommendable. The manga was average—it wasn't one I would remember or read again, but it wasn't one I couldn't finish due to dislike. It was just okay. So, if I were to recommend it, to whom would I?
I would recommend it to people who absolutely have nothing to read and are bored out of their minds. Then I would suggest you read it. If you're looking for a cliché manga, this is one you should read. Want a plot you've seen over and over again? I would recommend it. But if you have other options, I would suggest you don't read it.
Thank you for reading.

When I'm on the hunt for something to read, reviews are my go-to guide. The feedback I've stumbled upon regarding this particular story hasn't been promising. Curiosity got the better of me, and I decided to dive in myself to see if it was as bad as everyone claimed. To my dismay, it was another letdown.

I found myself questioning why I should continue reading. There was nothing groundbreaking or original about the plot. It boiled down to two individuals falling head over heels in love, sharing their first intimate moments within days of meeting, a friend getting hurt along the way - cliché after cliché. The only redeeming feature was the artwork. Despite its simplicity, it outshone the lackluster storyline.

Trust my experience and give this one a miss. I wouldn't want anyone else to waste their time on a subpar manga without being forewarned.

This manga intertwines romance with sports, yet it doesn't diminish the tender moments. However, these moments aren’t quite emotional enough to be deeply moving, and the storyline feels very 80s, clichéd to the point where you might wonder how characters keep a straight face while delivering their lines!

The story revolves around Hisa, an energetic and cheerful soccer team manager. She’s diligent and sweet, adored by the entire team (their "angel"), especially by a senior she has known for some time. Yet, she finds herself drawn more towards Saikyou, the quiet star player who just happens to appear when she's changing clothes or after her part-time job to walk her home. How curious, one might think he's interested in her too! Will they find happiness under the stars in a gazebo, or will a potential love triangle threaten the close bonds within the soccer team? Oh no! You’ll have to read to discover what unfolds and the various heartbreaks each character endures.

Despite the sarcastic comments, each character's internal struggles are portrayed sincerely, and they all mature as the story progresses. But it's such a hilariously over-the-top plot that this redeeming feature is completely overshadowed by its unabashed cheesiness!

This manga isn't for those who enjoy a slow, dramatic build-up to romance. It's nothing like "Kaichou wa Maid-sama!" or similar stories where love gradually blossoms. Instead, it focuses more on teenage attraction.

After only a few days of knowing each other, the characters jump into a physical relationship right on a table... There's no sense of romanticism in that. Moreover, this type of sexual content appears in every chapter.

The story lacks a coherent plot, and the title seems unrelated to the actual narrative. The amusing parts come from the soccer players' reactions upon discovering the main characters' relationship, but that's about the best part of the story.

It's a quick read, and if you're into this kind of content, then this manga might be enjoyable for you. Otherwise, it may fall short of expectations.

For starters, this is my first review and English is not my native language, so please forgive me if I spell some words wrong.

The story is very basic: the cute, new manager of the soccer team, Hisa, has a part-time job to support her family. This has to be kept a secret because if the school finds out, she has to quit being the manager. However, this secret is discovered by Sakyou, the handsome, star player of the soccer team, and then guess what happens: they start dating (they also have sex very quickly).

This story is more mature than stories like Kaichou wa Maid-sama; there is a lot of sex, and the reactions of the supporting cast are more mature.

Character: The character development is minimal. Hisa and Sakyou remain pretty much the same, while Kaito undergoes a major change in one chapter: from being jealous and aggressive to understanding and supportive. This change isn't explained very well in the manga.

The art is good, but I don't know much about art, so I will keep this section brief.

Overall, this is a good manga if you want to read something without a deep story. It's perfect if you have an hour or so to spare and you want to read a romance manga where there isn't a challenge to the relationship between the two main characters.