A great novel. Well written and very immersive. Acting as one who walked earth while clearly having supernatural powers. His high intelligence and perfect use of his powers make the story even more interesting and the gory details give the novel a touch of terror. Only pity that it ended so soon.
As another reviewer mentioned, this is indeed a very "syrupy" read. It's packed with lines like "they became my sun" and "I was lost in the darkness because everyone ignored me." Despite its overly sentimental tone, it was still quite good. The art, in my opinion, was one of its strongest aspects. The drawings are beautiful and definitely align with my manga style preferences. The story itself is pretty solid and relatable if you check out the summary. It keeps you engaged, though I must admit, it's fairly predictable who Hikage ends up with. If you've ever been bullied, this is a fantastic story for you to connect with.
The characters were incredibly cute, their personalities charming as well. I genuinely liked every character! I especially loved how close-knit the whole class was. :) Additionally, the age group felt spot-on. With the characters being around 14 years old, middle school is precisely when these kinds of situations occur.
In any case, overall, if you enjoy inspiring, romantic, funny, and somewhat dramatic reads, this is absolutely perfect for you! It's not very lengthy, so if you read quickly, you should finish it within a few days.
Enjoyment
This was predictable and quite sugary, yet it remained a thoroughly enjoyable read. I've always had a soft spot for shy, quiet, timid heroines. The solitary girl who blends into the background is suddenly pursued by one of the school's most popular boys, gradually encouraging her to open up. No matter how many times I encounter this formula, I can't help but love it.
Story
It's a solid story—if you're into the genre. I think there was potential to explore her blog friends more deeply. Additionally, I'm not entirely satisfied with her romantic resolution. I felt like the other character might have been a better match, as though that’s where the author intended to go but was compelled to wrap things up too soon.
Art
The heroine was beautifully illustrated. However, I've seen more striking male leads. They were certainly handsome but lacked that dazzling, ethereal quality often seen in shoujo manga boys. I would have preferred them to appear slightly older, though that decision ultimately rests with the mangaka and her target demographic. Perhaps the more innocent tone of the love story influenced her choice to give them a middle-school aesthetic.
Character
Teru was well-developed, thanks to a flashback and a scene involving his parents. In contrast, Hinata felt rather vague, which is disappointing given his significant screen time. As for the heroine, we gain insight into her feelings of loneliness and her longing to fit in, but we never fully understand her family dynamics or why she became so isolated beyond her leg injury and delayed school entry. A single poignant flashback explaining some of her social anxieties could have added depth.
Overall
While not groundbreaking, this story will stick with me because I adore the "shy girl transformed by a popular guy" trope.
<p>This story is truly simple yet incredibly cute and amazing. It's an excellent manga that effectively demonstrates to anyone who is shy, lives in their own shell, and struggles to make friends that you can indeed find a friend if you make the effort to reach out to others. Even if you initially only manage to connect with internet friends, over time, you can still gain real-life friends.<br />
The art in this manga was really adorable, and I loved it. However, the backgrounds were quite simple and plain, and I wished Ema had gone more in-depth with them. But then again, backgrounds can be tedious to draw, so I assume Ema might have grown irritated with them or perhaps just lazy—I have no idea.<br />
The characters were fantastic; I loved each one of them. They are the same old routine types you typically see in every manga or anime, which is why I gave a 9 for characters. Ema could have probably explored different character archetypes, but the ones she created are still cute.<br />
Overall, I genuinely enjoyed this manga immensely. I'm confident it can offer a lot of encouragement to shy people if they read it. At least, I hope it does. So, I'm sure many will enjoy this manga, even if they notice several flaws, as it remains highly enjoyable.<br />
But overall, this whole piece gets a 9. The only thing I can genuinely say I dislike about this manga is that Ema did not go into depth with MegaPIG (Aoi Nanjo). I really wish Ema would have given us more of a story with MegaPIG and included him more, especially with that one-shot at the end. We didn't really get to know MegaPIG, which is somewhat disappointing because we all like to learn about all the characters in any manga or anime series, even if they're annoying. Hence, I'm disappointed. I think Ema should have done a few more chapters and included MegaPIG, but I highly doubt that will happen. Nonetheless, we can be somewhat satisfied with the little bit at the end with him, so we have that to look forward to, I guess. But I do encourage everyone to read this manga; I'm pretty sure all of you will enjoy it if you're into these kinds of mangas.</p>
Mhm. Most of my reviews tend to be "overly biased," so I'm going to attempt to remain as unbiased as possible for this one.
Story [ 8/10 ]
The story was fantastic. It combined creativity and realism, much to my satisfaction. However, some viewers might prefer anime that are completely unrealistic and outlandish. If you're looking for an anime where there's a meeting with fairies or the person who ends up with the heroine just "happens" to be wealthy and perfect, then this may not meet your expectations. That said, both main love interests were quite popular, so I don't really have anything else to add... >x:)
Popular Reviews
The characters were incredibly cute, their personalities charming as well. I genuinely liked every character! I especially loved how close-knit the whole class was. :) Additionally, the age group felt spot-on. With the characters being around 14 years old, middle school is precisely when these kinds of situations occur.
In any case, overall, if you enjoy inspiring, romantic, funny, and somewhat dramatic reads, this is absolutely perfect for you! It's not very lengthy, so if you read quickly, you should finish it within a few days.
This was predictable and quite sugary, yet it remained a thoroughly enjoyable read. I've always had a soft spot for shy, quiet, timid heroines. The solitary girl who blends into the background is suddenly pursued by one of the school's most popular boys, gradually encouraging her to open up. No matter how many times I encounter this formula, I can't help but love it.
Story
It's a solid story—if you're into the genre. I think there was potential to explore her blog friends more deeply. Additionally, I'm not entirely satisfied with her romantic resolution. I felt like the other character might have been a better match, as though that’s where the author intended to go but was compelled to wrap things up too soon.
Art
The heroine was beautifully illustrated. However, I've seen more striking male leads. They were certainly handsome but lacked that dazzling, ethereal quality often seen in shoujo manga boys. I would have preferred them to appear slightly older, though that decision ultimately rests with the mangaka and her target demographic. Perhaps the more innocent tone of the love story influenced her choice to give them a middle-school aesthetic.
Character
Teru was well-developed, thanks to a flashback and a scene involving his parents. In contrast, Hinata felt rather vague, which is disappointing given his significant screen time. As for the heroine, we gain insight into her feelings of loneliness and her longing to fit in, but we never fully understand her family dynamics or why she became so isolated beyond her leg injury and delayed school entry. A single poignant flashback explaining some of her social anxieties could have added depth.
Overall
While not groundbreaking, this story will stick with me because I adore the "shy girl transformed by a popular guy" trope.
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The art in this manga was really adorable, and I loved it. However, the backgrounds were quite simple and plain, and I wished Ema had gone more in-depth with them. But then again, backgrounds can be tedious to draw, so I assume Ema might have grown irritated with them or perhaps just lazy—I have no idea.<br />
The characters were fantastic; I loved each one of them. They are the same old routine types you typically see in every manga or anime, which is why I gave a 9 for characters. Ema could have probably explored different character archetypes, but the ones she created are still cute.<br />
Overall, I genuinely enjoyed this manga immensely. I'm confident it can offer a lot of encouragement to shy people if they read it. At least, I hope it does. So, I'm sure many will enjoy this manga, even if they notice several flaws, as it remains highly enjoyable.<br />
But overall, this whole piece gets a 9. The only thing I can genuinely say I dislike about this manga is that Ema did not go into depth with MegaPIG (Aoi Nanjo). I really wish Ema would have given us more of a story with MegaPIG and included him more, especially with that one-shot at the end. We didn't really get to know MegaPIG, which is somewhat disappointing because we all like to learn about all the characters in any manga or anime series, even if they're annoying. Hence, I'm disappointed. I think Ema should have done a few more chapters and included MegaPIG, but I highly doubt that will happen. Nonetheless, we can be somewhat satisfied with the little bit at the end with him, so we have that to look forward to, I guess. But I do encourage everyone to read this manga; I'm pretty sure all of you will enjoy it if you're into these kinds of mangas.</p>
Story [ 8/10 ]
The story was fantastic. It combined creativity and realism, much to my satisfaction. However, some viewers might prefer anime that are completely unrealistic and outlandish. If you're looking for an anime where there's a meeting with fairies or the person who ends up with the heroine just "happens" to be wealthy and perfect, then this may not meet your expectations. That said, both main love interests were quite popular, so I don't really have anything else to add... >x:)