MY EX BOWS TO HIM!!

[The ‘UnKnown Dao’ doesn’t not know what to say about this book. The ‘UnKnown Dao’ had a migraine while reading this. The ‘UnKnown Dao’ says this book is not bad, but the goal of the main character is uncertain. The ‘UnKnown Dao’ wishes the best of luck if the reader wants to read this novel.]

Not yet, but almost there😅, I don't know why, but I can't binge this like some other novels, I've been reading 2 to 3 chapters every night, hopefully I finish it by the end of summer.

Nah bro I feel scammed. I though we actually got new chaps

this novel is underated, and the reason is probably because the title, tags and sinopse, if you look at those you think this novel will be about playing a realistic game with OP cheats, but this description could not be more wrong, i mean the system and game aspects of the novel is so irrelevant that we dont even know the stats of anyone Mc included, this novel is more about family bonds, is about the MC learning how to be a responsible adult and learning how to take care of his family, the whole journey is focused on that, all those other things like the system and game are basically secondary, the fights of the novel also sucks so i think thats why this novel is underated.

they censored so might as well change it to taking a sh*t

Line is a brief manga that presents a straightforward yet captivating concept.  
A group of suicidal individuals places their lives in the hands of an ordinary schoolgirl. The sole connection between the girl and the man guiding her is a cellphone.  

The narrative is profound, yet not overly intricate. You learn very little about the protagonists, and the reasons behind why the people wish to take their own lives are never disclosed. But this is part of the manga's charm. Instead of attempting to elicit tears from readers by recounting tragic tales, you're presented with the story as it might unfold in real life—simply observing events as they happen, without much reflection on the past.  

The manga is intriguing, and since it’s a quick read, I would recommend it to everyone. I’m confident you won’t regret giving it a try.  

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Line is a manga penned by Yua Kotegawa, following school student Chiko as she stumbles upon a cellphone. Haunted by an unknown tormentor on the other end of the line, Chiko embarks on a mission across her city to prevent individuals from committing suicide.  

This is a truly captivating manga with a robust concept. It's distinctive, and I've never come across anything quite like it before. The story unfolds flawlessly over its four chapters, and I'm grateful for its concise length. Extending this manga could have led to unnecessary repetition, but Kotegawa skillfully balances between redundancy and plot progression. Every event serves a significant purpose. The narrative flows naturally, keeping me on the edge of my seat and holding my breath at various moments—it generates a tension that lingers until the final scenes of chapter four.  

I wished for more developed characters than what was presented. Some elements felt superfluous, such as the fleeting focus on a character's lesbian identity, which was quickly abandoned afterward. It seemed out of place and didn't sit well. It felt like filler material, which, as a member of the LGBT community, I don’t appreciate. If the characters had handled it more casually instead of making a spectacle, I might have been okay with it. Unfortunately, they did not, leaving me slightly disappointed in an otherwise high-quality manga.  

Nevertheless, overall, this is an excellent manga. Its length suits its content perfectly; it’s unique, intriguing, somewhat horrifying, and full of tension. Kotegawa has crafted a small gem within the jisatsu genre, and I eagerly anticipate reading more works from them in the future.  

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"A single cell phone. That's all it took... to drop me into a deep, dark hole."

In just one volume, Line has a limited space to fit its ambitious concept. The result is a fast-paced, frenetic, somewhat haphazard yet ultimately compelling story about the value of life and the power of an individual. While the narrative can appear thin and disorganized with minimal thematic exploration, the brief chapter count, rapid pace, and inherently engaging subject matter make it hard to overlook.

Line's strength lies in its core concept, which managed to reduce much of the danger of a "game of death" premise without sacrificing suspense or drama. Plot progression is fairly sparse, with about one point of development per chapter, while the rest of the time is spent on characters rushing around at top speed. Consequently, its weakness is its focus on the running rather than implications. The manga never bothers to name the people Chiko is trying to save or explore why they need saving. They're implicitly dismissed as inconsequential with a cry of "Well everyone has problems!" Task's identity and motivations are glossed over with a line or two of inadequate explanation at the end that fail to satisfy or even spark imagination. Line ultimately relies on the reader's initiative to ponder things after finishing, but it provides few salient plot points to think over.

The art in Line is similar to the plot: good, but not exceptional. The character designs are somewhat generic but cute and pleasant enough to look at without being overly cutesy. While the art tends to be rather stiff much of the time, it effectively conveys the plot. The backgrounds are detailed enough for those familiar with Tokyo geography to recognize various settings (for example, Shibuya Crossing) without being so cluttered as to distract from the characters as they rush about. It's sufficient to get the job done, but there's nothing particularly special about it.

The issues of characterization and character development in Line are peculiar. Chika seems like a fairly straightforward character: a calculatedly popular and stylish girl who learns about a darker aspect of society and the value of life throughout the plot. However, the story introduces random traits intended to round out her character but ultimately seem puzzling due to their lack of relevance — for instance, the fact that she only pretends to be endearingly clumsy (but has klutzy tendencies nonetheless), or a baffling throwaway line about how she's working hard to get along with her stepfather. What was that all about? Bando is an even more hopeless case, with practically nothing explained about her character. Readers know there's a rumor she's a lesbian — but this goes nowhere. She smiles in inappropriate situations — but no explanation is even hinted at. Aside from her being a model student, there's really nothing to characterize her with. It's hard to believe a handful of pages spent doing nothing but running couldn't have been better utilized with some basic character development.

But while Line may seem a bit sparse in its core elements, just scraping by with a passing grade, it's difficult to hold such things against such a quick read. And it's quick not just because of its limited chapter count — the frantic, kinetic nature of the characters and the story itself demand swift movement from panel to panel and one page to the next. Even if the story doesn't reveal much, the desire to know what will be revealed is hard to resist, and the single volume is all too easy to devour in a single brief session. Although Line leaves much to be desired, it is definitely the kind of work where one can get more out of it than was put in, and even for that reason alone, it is well worth the short time it'll take to read.