The central theme of this manga revolves around stars and the expansive night sky, glittering with countless twinkling stars. Naturally, it also delves into the relationship between two men.
The narrative focuses on the somewhat uneasy bond between two cousins—Enji and Mizuho. Initially, their connection feels like that of strangers, despite their families meeting annually. They haven't seen each other for seven years because Mizuho deliberately avoided Enji for a reason revealed within the manga.
Typically, when I encounter the genre "yaoi," I expect minimal plot development overshadowed by frequent male x male sexual encounters. However, this story defies such expectations. In fact, the first four chapters are almost purely shounen-ai, presented at an exceptionally light level.
As for the artwork, it’s rather standard. I'm uncertain whether to describe it as beautiful or bland and overused. It seems to be a blend of both. While it's visually appealing in its ability to clearly differentiate characters, it feels repetitive due to its typical shoujo style. Still, I found it enjoyable and not difficult to follow.
The characters stand out as one of the manga's strong points, particularly the two main figures. Although Mizuho occasionally annoyed me with his constant doubts, complaints, and misunderstandings, I genuinely appreciated Enji. He embodies the classic "I desperately want to tell him... but..." archetype, leading to amusing yet frustrating failures.
Overall, I highly recommend giving this manga a try—it’s a delightful read! ;)
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The narrative focuses on the somewhat uneasy bond between two cousins—Enji and Mizuho. Initially, their connection feels like that of strangers, despite their families meeting annually. They haven't seen each other for seven years because Mizuho deliberately avoided Enji for a reason revealed within the manga.
Typically, when I encounter the genre "yaoi," I expect minimal plot development overshadowed by frequent male x male sexual encounters. However, this story defies such expectations. In fact, the first four chapters are almost purely shounen-ai, presented at an exceptionally light level.
As for the artwork, it’s rather standard. I'm uncertain whether to describe it as beautiful or bland and overused. It seems to be a blend of both. While it's visually appealing in its ability to clearly differentiate characters, it feels repetitive due to its typical shoujo style. Still, I found it enjoyable and not difficult to follow.
The characters stand out as one of the manga's strong points, particularly the two main figures. Although Mizuho occasionally annoyed me with his constant doubts, complaints, and misunderstandings, I genuinely appreciated Enji. He embodies the classic "I desperately want to tell him... but..." archetype, leading to amusing yet frustrating failures.
Overall, I highly recommend giving this manga a try—it’s a delightful read! ;)