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--Slight spoilers ahead--

Taiyou no Ie leaves you with a fuzzy feeling of something that may be shunned in society; relationships with a large age difference. Sure, this is common, but Taamo approaches it in a different way. It starts with a small girl, Mao, who seems independent and strong, but really isn't on the inside. This also goes for Hiro, her childhood friend, who eventually accepts her into his house later on in the years because of Mao's family issues. You may be wondering, wouldn't this be your typical shoujo? I'm not sure myself, but this has left a strong impression on me.

No one ... truly has an iron heart. This is evident within the characters in Taiyou no Ie. You will meet Daiki, Hiro's brother, Mao's father, and Mao's mother, who seem cruel and brutal in decision making, but really aren't. Everyone has a hidden reason, but it all depends on how one conveys it. The characters in this manga all have unique personalities, sometimes aggravating. But this is the beauty of the manga, things turn unexpected, and the plot develops, questioning the characters of their true desires.

The art in Taiyou no Ie is refreshing, cute, simple, yet very detailed when it comes to the facial expressions. The main characters are quite easy to read, but honestly, everyone in the manga was easy to read. They just weren't very good at expressing themselves.

I enjoyed Taiyou no Ie... a lot. It Although some parts were left unanswered, they won't do much harm. Taiyou no Ie's a pure addiction for those who love romcom/shoujo.

A little something I wanted to say:
> To those who were pretty pissed about Hirunaka no Ryuusei's extra chapter, there are many of those in Taiyou no Ie in between the main story, and they're short and sweet.
> Sometime around the middle of the manga you may be thinking, "Isn't this just like Hirunaka no Ryuusei..." It's not. You'll find out if you read it, but both are good; HnR for the suspense, and Taiyou no Ie for a cozy, warm aftertaste.

Taiyou no Ie is a must for those who are seeking some hidden shoujo/romcom out there. I've been having trouble looking for some myself, but here I am, happily sitting on my chair, with the urge to type a review for a manga that's not Horimiya, haha.