Chains of Obsession

5 stars all the way

This is a rather silly (a fun kind of silly) master/servant romance story. It's not meant to be taken seriously; it's just a quick, fun, and rather light-hearted read.  

Fourteen years ago, the wealthy Kogami family traveled to China and vanished. With the Kogamis presumed dead, their mansion was left to their head butler and his son, Megumi.  

Megumi is living a carefree life when one day it's discovered that the Kogamis' daughter, Suzaka, survived and will be returning to Japan. Megumi is determined not to take up the position as the Kogami family butler that had been planned for him. However, upon Suzaka's return, Megumi learns that his family line has been cursed to obediently serve the Kogami family.  

Suzaka begins to fall in love with Megumi and becomes determined to break his curse so she can find out if the feelings Megumi seems to have for her are genuine or merely a result of the servant's curse.  

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Toraware no Minoue primarily revolves around a romantic relationship between the main characters, who share a master-servant dynamic. However, the servant is under a curse that compels him to obey his master's commands with extreme intensity, which adds complexity to their bond.

Story: Admittedly, the master-servant theme isn't entirely original as it appears frequently in narratives. Nonetheless, this story incorporates a fair amount of comedy effectively. There are also moments of serious romance and tragedy, but the mangaka skillfully balances these elements so they aren't overwhelming.

Art: I genuinely appreciate the mangaka's artistic style, particularly the detailed yet simple face sketches she creates.

Characters: The characters themselves are fairly typical. Suzuka, the master, is an independent, kind-hearted, and considerate individual with a relatively straightforward personality, though she carries some tragic experiences from her childhood. These past events aren't overly emphasized, however.

Megumi, the servant, can be characterized as good-natured and dependable. He is someone willing to do [almost] (I'm uncertain...) anything for the person he loves—Suzuka.

As they embark on various adventures together, they eventually discover their love for one another while seeking a cure for the curse. Although the story follows a somewhat clichéd path due to its simplicity, it remains an enjoyable shoujo manga.

I recommend this to readers looking for a light-hearted romance comedy where the romance develops at a steady pace without delving too deeply into complex plots.

(P.S. It's surprising that no one has reviewed this yet... But, I'm pleased to be the first to provide a review and recommendation.)

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I can recommend u but that one is set in time of Dynasties period of China like old times. A secret love with problems with family and little misunderstandings here and there a good read the name is "SEEKING HAPPINESS" read that one.Other stories I can recommend are on Wattpad or websites where I used to read before the best part is that I read and keep only completed stories in my collection.