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Mortal great Dao. Mortal returning concept. Mortal returning domain and even a mortal returning physique at one point…cultivate for what. Just stop cultivating and have a mortal lifespan a mortal job a mortal wife and kids and die like a mortal. If no cultivation cannot protect oneself? Well dying suddenly becos of demons or unreasonable humans is also the fate of mortals. You like to be a mortal what. This author don’t make sense at all. Dont pursue longevity? Break your dantian and meridians then, even if the system gives you qi is also like pouring water into a barrel with a hole at the bottom. If you have strong mentality and can get pass this nonsensical bullshit then it’s a below average time passer. Still can read. If you are allergic to bullshit then AVOID. FFS.

Few chapters to go I'm enjoying it

This manga is certainly not your average shoujo manga. The male lead is a stunning, strong, calm, and composed individual with a somewhat feminine aura, while the female lead is a gorgeous, strong, reckless, and undeniably boyish girl. :)  
The boy plays the piano exceptionally well, whereas the girl can play too, but not as skillfully as him. This manga leans more towards the musical genre, and since I have a deep love for music, I genuinely enjoy this manga. :)  
I believe that although the story development was rather slow-paced, I actually appreciated it. The son of a world-famous pianist and an ordinary girl—two different worlds colliding—and they face challenges in their relationship due to their status differences. Nevertheless, I found the manga to be adorable.

This one felt like it fell short in execution, even though the standalone storyline had the potential to be a ten. I didn't initially plan to review this manga, but since there aren't many reviews out there, I figured why not give it a shot.<br /><br />

The best way I can describe it is as an extended short story.<br /><br />

I kept going from chapter to chapter, anticipating some kind of climax or a major "wow" moment—anything that would really draw me in. After a while, it became clear that this story was banking on its ending. And when I finally got there, the emotional impact just wasn't as strong as it could have been. It had the potential to reach incredible heights, but I never fully connected with it emotionally.<br /><br />

The characters start off pretty clichéd. Shoujo manga often follows familiar tropes when it comes to character design, and this one went with the masculine heroine and feminine hero archetype. Akira's character development was solid. His growth feels natural and is driven by the supporting characters. The narrative focuses more on Takami, but I felt her arc was left incomplete. Her primary role seemed to revolve around fostering Akira's evolution.<br /><br />

There is a hint of romance between Akira and Takami, but it's not substantial enough for me to label this manga as a romance. The plot shifts from exploring the budding love between the main characters to concentrating more on Akira's journey to becoming a great pianist. At first, I found the romantic elements somewhat annoying. Akira's behavior came across as overly forceful—I'm unsure if this was meant to depict his maturation process or simply a misstep by the author—but it did improve as the story progressed.<br /><br />

There's not much negative to say about this manga; it just didn't resonate with me as much as I'd hoped. I almost rated it an 8. Would I recommend it? Yes. Would I reread it? No.<br /><br />

Story: 9 [great]<br />
Art: 8 [very good]<br />
Characters: 8 [very good]<br />
Enjoyment: 6 [OK]<br />
Overall: 7 [good]

My very first review... how thrilling! ^.^ Anyway, Venus Capriccio turned out to be an exceptionally beautiful story. Initially, I was somewhat hesitant to dive into it due to the age gap between Akira and Takami, but I thought, 'Why not? I'm running low on manga to read, and she's only two years older.'

Story: 9

Each chapter of this manga brought me immense joy. Every one of them had its own tale to tell. There wasn't a single moment when I felt like stopping. This story doesn't feature major fight scenes like in Naruto or Bleach, nor does it have intense drama typical of other shoujo mangas. It's all about Akira and Takami's emotional journey together. It made me feel as though I was right there with them.

Art: 9

I must admit, the art is outstanding compared to other mangas. Venus Capriccio is undoubtedly on my list of manga with great art. The story is so detailed in its illustrations. Each page vividly conveys the emotions happening at that time, and it does so beautifully. When Akira plays the piano, I can literally see his passion because Nishikata Mai's artwork is truly wonderful. It was just amazing.

Character: 10

Both the characters and their development were fantastic. This captured my attention because of how the summary described Akira as a pretty boy, and Takami as a manly girl. They're definitely unique in their own way.

I loved how Akira gradually grew up as each chapter passed. He became more independent and passionate. But it wasn't all at once, nor was it at an unbelievably slow pace. It was subtle and really sweet.

Takami was fascinating to read about. Her loyalty to Akira made me adore her, not to mention that she's not the type to cry whenever something goes wrong. She can take care of herself and loves being by Akira's side. The scenes with those two are truly heartwarming.

Their relationship wasn't like some mangas where it seems the girl just instantly falls in love. Akira's feelings were evident from the start, but you could still see how he fell for her over the years. Takami was a bit reluctant because for most of her life, she had always seen Akira as the sister she'd always wanted (though later he gets upgraded to 'Cute little brother'). Over time, you can easily see her getting closer and closer to him. It's a really lovely progression.

Enjoyment: 10

I genuinely fell in love with every aspect of this story! There wasn't any unnecessary drama, and everything was laid out perfectly to reach the end. Although I wished Nishikata Mai had extended the final scenes, it was just perfect.

Overall: 10

Other things I'd like to say:

I would recommend this manga to everyone and anyone of all ages. There's no smut, bloody, or gory scenes. But despite the lack of heart-pounding moments, Venus Capriccio makes you slowly but surely fall in love. And before you know it, you've hit rock bottom and realize it was such an unforgettable journey.

<p>For a guy who doesn't want to end up like his dad, he sure is heading down the same path. Musicians, particularly those in the orchestra, often have the worst relationships. They frequently tour around the world and need solitude to focus and practice. The series was a pretty straightforward romance drama, and if it had stuck to that tone throughout, it would have been much better. Still, it was a decent read for the Shoujo genre. The last few chapters, however, were unrealistic in every possible way. Akira not only somewhat forgives his father but also agrees to train with him, who, by the way, is a scammer and abandoned his family. Akira's words didn't align with his actions. I still want to know what misunderstanding that foreigner was even trying to convey?</p>

Honestly, I'm being generous by giving this a 5. I don't understand why so many people have rated it so highly. Let me just list what's wrong with it.

- The female lead is utterly obnoxious and extremely inconsiderate of the male's feelings. He confesses to her, yet she keeps talking about how she wishes he was her little brother. Actually, it seems like she has forgotten later on, since he has to tell her again, and she acts like, "OMG, I had no idea!"

- I see absolutely no reason for him to like her. She's nice to him. That's all. This is one of those manga where instead of seeing feelings develop naturally, we're just told that one party already likes the other, and then the unrequited love becomes mutual because—SURPRISE—they realize their love interest is of the opposite sex!

- The female lead is also extremely childish. I mean, I can be immature at times, but this is just absurd.

- One time I was put under for surgery. During the time I was unconscious, I probably still had more personality than the male lead.

- The male lead goes, "Grr, you're at a guy's house, and you don't realize I like you, so I'm going to threaten to sexually assault you because testosterone." Then he blames her for it.

- She falls for him after he touches her. Because why not?

- The classic, "My heart is beating, and I'm nervous. What on earth could this mean?"

- Whenever they want the female lead to seem attractive to anyone other than the main character, they just put her in a dress because apparently femininity fixes everything.

I'll try forcing myself to finish reading this, but gods, it's just the same painful thing over and over again. This manga is so overrated.

This is a unique manga to read because the main male character is the strong, dominant person in the relationship. In this manga, not only is he shorter and younger than the female lead, but he also exhibits more "girlish" traits compared to her.  

Our female protagonist is very boyish yet not overly tomboyish in an immature way. Her behavior feels very realistic—she isn't some stereotypical cute girl who cries over trivial things or constantly thinks about finding a boyfriend.  

I've just finished volume 2, and I truly enjoyed this series. I would recommend it to people who appreciate "pretty boys." :)