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After reading this manga, I have so many thoughts on my mind, that I don't really know with what should I start. Actually, about my state now... this is that unusual moment, when I really have much stuff in my mind but the feeling is as if it was completely empty. What is for sure, I am overflowing with this pleasent, warm feeling which usually appears after reading something good.

I thought this would be relaxing lecture that does not involve thinking and any sort of effort. I thought I needed something like that. But when I read Hana to Rakurai I actually realized, primo, that ... this is nothing like short, simple and silly love story, and secudno, that THIS is what i really needed.

The story is short - only 8 chapters - but it is built in very clever way. There are no superfluous plots, everythink builts tight and structured shape; there are none missing plots either, although you desires more. Good author knows where to stop the story and Watanabe-san has really nice timing. Emotions are not overstated, you can feel them thanks to climat, not because you are constantly reminded about them. (9)

Art is really nice and suits each situation. (9)

Characters are created really, really well. What I liked the most is that most of the times whenever someone new appeard, I already had an idea about what this person may be like - they features were stated so nicely as well as not pushy. They simply felt r e a l. (9)

As you can tell by now, I enjoyed this manga very much. I am grateful for this warm feeling to the story. I apriciate mangaka for making me feel like I can do anything. Hana to Rakurai also gives you oportunity to cry a bit, especially if you are soft-hearted like I am, there are humorous moments as well, but what I will remember for longest is the motto that is in there. (10)

I wish this manga could gain more attention, because it surely deserves it. If you like soft stories with love, friendship, life, a little bit of drama and beautiful idea, than spare some time and read it. It for sure on't take long, and I can't imaging regretting something like this.

Before I begin, I would like to apologise for any mistakes that may occur due to the fact that English is not my native language. Nonetheless, I could not fight the need to write this review.

'Hana-kun to Koisuru Watashi' was a surprise. Shoujo mangas are my guilty pleasure and most of the time when I feel like reading one, I am not expecting much form it. With this manga, I once again came to the conclusion that finding something precious when you are not looking for it is great pleasure.

Story is quite simple, nothing extraordinary but it has kind of fresh sensation to it. Emphasis ... is placed on characters' emotions but at the same time they are not overstated. At some points I had a feeling that mangaka is perpously refering to some cliches of shoujo mangas, such as when main male character is rescuing the heroine. Once you're reaching those scenes, you are starting to think 'this again', but than it turns another way round and brings feeling of respect for the author. (9)

Art is nice and very pleasent. Again - nothing extraordinary, yet satisfying. (8)

Characters are defenitely strong point here. They are developed and at the same time not exaggerated. Supporting characters weren't abandoned, what is actualy something quite rare - sometimes after reading shoujo manga I cannot recall anything about heroine's bff and here their features are stated clearly, same for the rest supporters. Lastly, what is most important for me, they are presented in a way that makes you feel connected with them very easely - it goes for me at least. I cared about each and every one of them to the point that I wanted happy ending for everyone. (10)

I enjoyed this manga very, very much. This was the first story in a very long time that gave me such feels. I laughed, I cried my eyes out, I was hoping, I was excited, I was anxious. At some point I wanted to drop reading for few days to calm down, but I kept myself only for about an hour. In the end I swallowd 34 chapters in two days. The worst thing is lack of katharsis due to the fact that manga is still being published but obviously this is not affecting my opinion. (10)

'Hana-kun to Koisuru Watashi' is gentle, bittersweet story with no breathtaking plot twists but still giving hunger for more. I recommand this mostly to those, who are looking for something authentic and emotional with a pinch of comedy. If you are fan of slice of life this story is total must.