The One

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I feel like how much I'm starving for healthy love stories, there's a dark corner in my soul that needs a bit of toxic relationships and I'm eternally glad for such mangas exist.

First things first, the art in this manga is everything! I'm can't say I'm fashion girly myself, but I'm into stories about fashion and design, and the showbiz world, and the way they're all shown in "The One" is perfect for me. It has this vintage, edgy, and totally romantic style that I'm totally obsessed with. Don't even get me started on the male characters – their gorgeous, feminine features are eye-catching ... and breath-taking!

Now, the plot isn't exactly groundbreaking or unique. It's something you would expect from a manga set in the worlds of art, fashion, and showbiz – lots of drama in every chapter. Sometimes the drama felt forced, and I couldn't really relate to the characters. But, you know what? It's kind of fresh to read something just for the pleasure of it, without looking for deep life lessons.

I really appreciated the slow character development. Watching them grow and evolve over time was great. The manga also addresses different aspects of sexuality and gender complexities, which was pretty forward-thinking for its time and feels a lot relevant now.

But let's be real – not everything in this manga is good. One big issue for me (and I'm highlighting it's just my personal preference) was how it sometimes made it seem like sexual harassment and abuse were okay if it's called "love" or "protection". Some of the ways the male characters acted to "protect" their close ones were just not okay and pretty upsetting. Just a kind reminder, "The One" isn't about teaching healthy relationship vibes, but this part was kinda hard to ignore.

So, would I recommend "The One"? Yes, but... Read it, enjoy it. However don't forget to keep a clear head about it. It's important to separate the fantasy of the manga from the reality of what healthy relationships should look like.

I have known this manhua for a few years ago, but i refused to read it because it is a manhua and i don't like long-haired guy. Maybe some of u confused why i don't like manhua, the reason is because i have known so many manhua which is cheesy and don't have a great stories/ But, after trying The One, my perception of manhua change a bit, at least now i know that there is manhua which has the same level as manga. And before i said i don't like long haired guy. But, after reading The One, i don't hate it anymore and ... i think the ML in this manga is really hot and very suitable with long hair. So, here is my honest opinion of The One

The things i like :
the story definitely a great thing about this manga, but what i love the most is the character. I love how the author makes the character looks so beautiful and mature, it makes this manhua looks even more serious. I love the growth of each character in this manga, especially Lele and Eros, they grow so much. Lele is the one who grows the most, when u look at Lele in the first chapter and compare it with the last few chapters you will definitely confused whether she is the same person. But, although she looks and act so different, we cann still find the core who makes Lele a Lele. Eros also grows so much during the series. He is a really closed and dark person at first, but he opened up his heart to Lele later on and it is so cute to see his growth. I also fucking love the relationship between Eros and Lele, they are so cute and makes the best couple ever. I think the most useless and annoying character in this manhua is Feidna, that ungrateful bitch. I know from the start and already have a feeling that she is the bitch in this manhua. Tbh, it is okay to be a bitch, but she is an ungrateful bitch, you will find this out after reading The One.

The things i don't like :
(in this part there will be a little spoiler, so u can skip it if u want)
i don't really like all the disgusting things involving sex with old people. Tbh, i am not against any sex scene, it just i am quite disgusted when the ML had to have sex with an old hag, i mean this ruins my imagination. Especially, the Angus thing, how can he have sex with an old hag when he was so young. Another thing that i don't really like is how there are so many gay relationship in this manhua. I think gay relationship appears more often than normal relationship. It makes me anxious when i read it. But, i must say the gay relationship in this manhua is sweet and romantic.

The ending (spoiler) :
I read several reviews briefly before i read the actual manhua and i regret it. Those reviews said the ending is too rushed and unexpected. It makes me scared that it won't be a happy ending for Lele and Eros. and i am scared that it will be a stupid ending. Obviously, i don't hate sad ending, it just that for this kind of manga, i realy really prefer the ending to be a happy one. Thankgod after reading the entire series i feel satisfied with the ending and i don't even think it is too rushed or anything. I read the last 2 chapters very slowly, i'm scared that i have to end this beautiful and amazing manhua.

Overall, i really enjoy reading this manhua. It is definitely the best manhua in the world. And i do think this is similar to Nana, but i love this manhua much more than Nana. Maybe because i love the character a lot more in The One than in Nana. Also, there is less sex scene and the relationship in this manhua is deeper than in Nana imo. But, that's just my thought, so it doesn't have to affect your thought. That's all about my review, it has been a long time since i review something, maybe like a month ago? And i review this because i can't contain the happiness of my soul when i read it alone.

In principle, it is presented as the story of Lele Cane in her dream of being a model, from there it escalates as more characters are included, becoming a 3-way narration: Lele, Eros and Angus. The evolution of each one, with their frictions, encounters and disagreements. It is a good idea, the execution in general gives us that perspective of fullness in how each thread was approached, my problem is that when being remembered a little more specifically how we got to that point, I notice and notice concessions that were pushed aside at convenience.

The context of the world of fashion is a good example, ... it could well have been any other type of character and it would have fit in anyway, it would not be necessary to make so many changes, for example, if it were music, instead of stylists they would be producers; same achievement, same effect, showing that what is around did not matter as long as the conditions are met. A pity because the first chapters were very centered around these ideas, and then, never explores the cranks around that context, it is a superficial presentation of them, with whom they belong does not go beyond the stereotypes that we generally have associated with them.

There are common elements in how the 3 stories are narrated, and that is that the presence of the Time Skip becomes the norm, not an exception, several times throughout the narration we will have it as the perfect way to skip the mention of how the evolutions of characters. I've never been a fan of this technique and I may only tolerate it once, how much more a couple, but at some point it already contradicts the very idea of being a character development, so it's just a collection of memories.

Regarding how those 3 evolutions were, you notice how they change between those who began went to how they ended, where numerous characters appeared along the way, some better than others, several quite irrelevant, also if I had to enclose everything in the same narrative it would be " overcoming the past ”, it just doesn't fit with Lele. Of course, it is not necessary that everything was involved at millimeter levels, plus the idea of simply locking the protagonist to personal growth, leaves her at a disadvantage compared to the other 2, even worse when they do have an authentic thematic link that they carry at least decently. It is true, it supports one of those other 2 and has a certain effect on more characters, a pity that by itself it has nothing to say to us, beyond "waiting is worth it."

Angus and Eros lived a tug of war that from a certain moment takes the absolute leading role in the story, actually quite interesting that it could have been the main nucleus. However, in development it also has concessions, such as amnesias, erased memories, separate spaces. But it is not worth emphasizing what is wrong, when I read it I did not appreciate it, it is in perspective where I find that they are not mere nonsense, there is authentically something, a narrative thread with teachings, changes, developments.

Eros and Lele's relationship can be quite wrong for some, however, it is not an area in which I perform well, I prefer to leave that conversation for other people. For my part, I can say that, although most of the secondary ones are more comical than functional, among the latter, once space is dedicated to them so that they develop as they want is where I enjoyed the most, small moments that gave respite to the accumulation of emotions.

Artistically I have been compliant, I regret that I never taken advantage of the ideology of fashion to highlight the visual presentation, it does not go beyond the bar of being what it should represent. The covers and background art are where their level is best noticed, several quite detailed and with exotic costumes. Likewise, the presentation, rhythm and flow of the narration do not dazzle me. Never overwhelm, but not stand out.

In The One there are flashes of an intention, not a continuous presence on it, the general feeling can become positive, unfortunately it is when you weigh how they reached that point that the illusion is cracking, I see more fissures in a set that appeared to be good. It has not been sharply disappointing (mainly because at the beginning there was nothing to look forward to) more could have been better, so much better.

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En principio es presentada como la historia de Lele Cane en su sueño por ser una modelo, de ahí va escalando mientras más personajes son incluidos, convirtiéndose en una narración en 3 bandas: Lele, Eros y Angus. La evolución de cada uno, con sus roces, encuentros y desencuentros. Es una idea buena, la ejecución en general nos brinda esa perspectiva de plenitud en como cada línea fue abordada, mi problema es que al ser recordada un poco más en especifico el modo en que llegamos a ese punto, noto y noto concesiones que fueron apartadas a conveniencia.

El contexto del mundo de la moda es un buen ejemplo, bien podría haber sido cualquier otro tipo de personajes e igual hubiese encajado, no sería necesario realizar tantos cambios, por ejemplo, si fuera la música, en vez de estilistas serían productores; mismo logro, mismo efecto, demostrando que lo del alrededor daba igual mientras cumpla las condiciones. Una lástima porque los primeros capítulos estaban muy centrados alrededor de estas ideas, y nunca explora las manivelas alrededor de ese contexto, es una presentación superficial de los mismos, con quienes son pertenecientes no pasan de los estereotipos que les tenemos generalmente asociados.

Hay elementos comunes en como son narradas las 3 historias, y es que la presencia del Time Skip pasa a ser norma no excepción, varias veces a lo largo de la narración lo tendremos como la perfecta forma de saltar la mención de como ocurrieron las evoluciones de personajes. Nunca he sido fanático de esta técnica y puede que la tolerará sólo una vez, cuánto más un par, pero en cierto punto ya contradice la misma idea de ser un desarrollo de personajes, así sólo es una colección de recuerdos.

Respecto al como fueron esas 3 evoluciones, si que se nota como cambian entre quienes fueron al como terminaron, donde numerosos personajes aparecieron en el camino, algunos mejores que otros, varios bastante irrelevantes, además si tuviera que encerrarlo todo en una misma narrativa sería “la superación del pasado”, sólo que no encaja con Lele. Claro, no es necesario que todo estuviera involucrado a niveles milimétricos, más la idea de sencillamente encerrar la protagonista a crecimiento personal, le deja en desventaja frente a los otros 2, peor aún cuando ellos si tienen una autentica vinculación temática que llevan al menos decentemente. Es cierto, sirve de apoyo en uno de esos otros 2 y ejerce cierto efecto en más personajes, lástima que por sí sola no tenga nada que decirnos, más allá de “esperar vale la pena”.

Angus y Eros vivieron un tira y afloja que desde cierto momento toma el protagonismo absoluto de la historia, en realidad bastante interesante que podría haber sido el núcleo principal. Sin embargo, en el desarrollo también tiene concesiones, como amnesias, recuerdos borrados, espacios separados. Más no vale la pena recalcar lo equivocado, cuando lo leía no le apreciaba, es en perspectiva donde encuentro que no son meros despropósitos, hay auténticamente algo, un hilo narrativo con enseñanzas, cambios, desarrollos.

La relación de Eros y Lele puede ser bastante equivocada para algunos, sin embargo, no es un área en que me desempeñe correctamente, prefiero dejar esa conversación para otras personas. De mi parte puedo decir que, si bien la mayoría de los secundarios son más cómicos que funcionales, entre estos últimos, una vez se les dedica espacio para que se desenvuelvan como quieran es donde más disfrutaba, pequeños momentos, que daban respiro al cúmulo de emociones.

Artísticamente me ha sido cumplidor, lamento que nunca hubiera aprovechado el ideario de la moda para remarcar la presentación visual, no traspasa la barra de ser lo que debería representar. Las portadas y el arte de fondos son donde mejor se nota su nivel, varias bastante detalladas y con trajes exóticos. Así mismo la presentación, ritmo y flujo de la narración no me encandila. Nunca abrume, más no destacada.

En The One notó son destellos de una intención, no una presencia continua sobre el mismo, la sensación general puede llegar a ser positiva, desgraciadamente es cuándo se sopesa como llegaron a ese punto que se va resquebrajando la ilusión, veo más fisuras en un conjunto que aparentaba ser bueno. No ha sido tajantemente decepcionante (principalmente porque al comienzo no había nada por lo que esperar) más podría haber sido mejor, tanto, tanto mejor.