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Me too but only 1 and half years

LonelyRock I hope your review is genuine

is this novel worth to read?

It really needs editing, the English isn’t the best.

Originally published in the U.S. within the pages of Viz's now-discontinued Pulp magazine, Assate Dance—hereafter referred to by its English title, Dance Till Tomorrow—unfolds as the tale of college student Suekichi. To his astonishment, he inherits 450 million yen from his recently departed great-grandfather. However, the old man couldn't help but attach a few strings: to claim the inheritance, Suekichi must graduate from college, get married, and establish a career. Initially planning to drop out of school to dedicate all his time to the theater troupe he produces (more out of admiration for its leader, the enchanting Ms. Shimomura, than any specific ambition), he suddenly finds himself needing to reevaluate his priorities. Adding to the complexity, a mysterious and seductive young woman named Aya suddenly enters his life—and she's aware of the inheritance.

Thus begins Naoki Yamamoto's riotous adult romantic comedy. Dance Till Tomorrow features sharp, witty dialogue and nuanced characterization, all interspersed with a generous helping of humor and raw sexual energy. The protagonist, Suekichi, faces a parade of oddballs, including an overly enthusiastic actor, a strikingly well-endowed (and somewhat stereotyped) South Asian immigrant, a persistent ex-husband, and Yakuza with a passion for theater. Stressed, paranoid, and perpetually exasperated by the procession of eccentrics infiltrating his life, he moves about with a perpetual, comical, narrow-eyed glare of suspicion.

While much of Dance Till Tomorrow's humor is dry and deadpan, there are plenty of absurd moments. The ghost of Suekichi’s great-grandfather occasionally appears to offer advice—wise or otherwise—leaving readers guessing whether ghosts genuinely exist in Yamamoto's created world or if these encounters stem from Suekichi's deteriorating mental state. In one of the story's funniest scenes, Suekichi—overwhelmed by the pressures of university, holding down a part-time job, his role as drama troupe producer and accountant, dealing with all the crazies, and Aya's advances—starts showing physical symptoms of his anxiety. And though it may seem cruel, you can't help but find amusement in his suffering.

Undoubtedly, the manga's standout creation is Aya—the cunning and manipulative sex symbol who delights in toying with Suekichi's increasingly fragile mind. She becomes a constant presence in his life, appearing everywhere, seducing him, and driving him mad. Like Suekichi, readers remain uncertain of her true intentions. Is she, as he believes, solely interested in his fortune? Or does she genuinely have feelings for him? While seemingly offended by his accusations, she refuses to explicitly deny their validity. Instead, she highlights his hypocrisy; she might be a gold-digger, but there's no denying that he willingly uses her for sex. She's a remarkable character, powerful and intelligent, knowing precisely how to achieve her goals. As the narrative progresses, we see different facets of her, questioning whether she might be more than just a calculating nymphomaniac. Later, when Suekichi develops an interest in another woman, Aya's polar opposite, this adds a new dimension to his character as well.

Dance Till Tomorrow ranks among the more explicit non-pornographic manga I've encountered. Each volume includes at least two or three highly erotic sex scenes, primarily between Suekichi and Aya, often necessitating blurring to obscure genitalia. Yet, despite this, the sex never feels gratuitous or unnecessary; it's simply portrayed as a natural part of life.

If there's one criticism, it's Yamamoto's artwork. While the designs are appealing, particularly the women, characters sometimes appear off-model and, frankly, almost deformed from certain angles. It's something readers eventually acclimate to. Some characters are intentionally designed to be unattractive, and there are plenty of exaggerated facial expressions, mostly courtesy of the hapless Suekichi. Lastly, the background art is serviceable, doing what it needs to without much embellishment.

In the back of the earlier volumes, there's a brief interview with Naoki Yamamoto. He states that he writes "Ordinary stories about ordinary people—but they have to be erotic." This perfectly encapsulates Dance Till Tomorrow. It's a realistic and mature depiction of adult relationships, and it's humorous too.

I spent an unforgivably long time watching this one. I'm not sure why, as it was incredibly frustrating and disheartening throughout. At some point, I decided to set it aside and finish the Viz manga translation first, just to avoid torturing myself with unanswered questions. That strategy worked. While I didn't care for the ending at all, I managed to regain my momentum.

Let me tell you, the manga takes a wild turn in the later chapters. However, that doesn't mean it gets good. It's essentially concentrated mediocrity disguised as a stoic and philosophical love story. Sorry, but no. Yamamoto Naoki seems like someone who wanted to draw pornographic doujinshi but ended up in a "normal" magazine instead. The plot is shallow and mundane, which wouldn't be so bad on its own if it weren't also trying too hard to appear profound.

Most importantly, it lacks authenticity. This manga is littered with jokes—many of which aren't bad—but they detract from the story's immersive quality. You can't fully empathize with the characters because of this. Not only that, there are too many characters to empathize with, none of whom deserve your sympathy. My point here is that we turn to fiction to read about people and events that, while not real, are better than those we encounter in everyday life. In this case, everyone (except Freddie) is spineless, unscrupulous, and unsympathetic. The characters exist in a gray area—they're too unrealistic and irrational to evoke empathy, yet not unreal enough to entertain.

Ultimately, it's a deeply depressing and unrewarding manga that's unnecessarily long for what it tries to convey. A comparison can be made with another peculiar work by Orphan, Okama Hakusho, which shares more similarities with Asatte Dance than initially meets the eye. With Okama Hakusho, I was genuinely excited to reach the end and wasn't disappointed by its progression, despite the story being cheesier and sketchier. Okama Hakusho was straightforward and focused when resolving the inevitable love triangle; it never pretended to be a highbrow tale of love but embraced its niche as a sketchy anti-pro-gay manga. Conversely, Asatte Dance loses sight of its purpose by volume 3.

You could argue that I'm just bitter about this manga because I don't get laid nearly as often as Suekichi does—and that would be a valid point too.

Another odd comparison that comes to mind is Koi Kaze. I haven't read the source manga, but from the TV series I watched, I got the exact opposite impression of Asatte Dance. Typically, you'd approach Koi Kaze with skepticism after reading the synopsis. Personally, I grew very fond of it as the series progressed, impressed by how touching, kind, and humane they handled what seemed like a degenerate concept—it's a deep and moving story about love and real, relatable people beneath the surface of doujinshi. On the other hand, Asatte Dance is the complete opposite—a doujinshi masquerading as a romance manga.

It's fortunate that the OVA left out the most annoying characters, but I still don't understand why it was even made. To me, it's just another ordinary "gold digger" story. Maybe it was groundbreaking at the time? At least it's relatively short and dynamic compared to the manga. <p>

Just an all-around "fun" manga to read. Right from the first chapter, you're thrown into a somewhat confusing "should he really be doing this" kind of experience. The main character, Suekichi, is suddenly presented with a very "weird" and "random" girl who seemingly just wants him for his newly discovered (but not yet in his possession) family inheritance. So, here's what I thought of it all.

Story:  
Suekichi's grandfather passes away, leaving him the "future possibility" of claiming 450 billion yen if he graduates from college. But wait, Aya, a girl whom he finds lying next to him after his grandfather's funeral, appears to want this money for herself. Can having sex with Suekichi really win him over that easily, or is there more to her feelings for him?  

The story is funny, not very predictable, and ends on a pleasant note.  

Art:  
Really old-school artwork. I didn't love it, but there's not much to complain about.  

Characters:  
Picture yourself in college. Suekichi is basically any ordinary guy trying to make his way in the world. The girls aren't dumb, and it's not a "we all love Suekichi" show, so you'll probably like most of the characters.  

Enjoyment:  
Very enjoyable. Not really much more I could have asked for. You'll laugh a lot, and you'll find yourself asking questions about what you'd do in certain situations.  

Overall:  
Give it a read. If you like comedy, nudity (sex scenes), and a good plot, you won't be disappointed.

author I'm sorry but your story is going way too slow atleast give us 2 chapters a day whenever you update and please try to make early i understand you must have your reason but then you should tell us the day when you gonna update the chapters...