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One word: Real. This manga is all too real. It isn't nearly as dramatic as some other romance mangas but it isn't a slow grindfest either where you have to wait 100+ chapters just for the characters to start dating. The reason why this manga stands out to me is its characters. The setting, the plot all those things are as generic as can be. However, the characters are anything but boring.

Take Taira for instance. In short he used to be fat but then he gets a glow up but despite this he still holds on to his past anxiety and overthinks everything. A ... lot of people will be able to relate to Taira which is why he is such an excellent character. He embodies what many of us felt during high school or middle school. I keep coming back to the manga just to see Taira and his relationship with the blondie since he slowly seems to be thawing out of shell by interacting with her (mind you they aren't even the main couple). As for the main couple (pink haired girl and the nerdy glasses guy). They're aight. Nothing new but still a great depiction of the classic extroverted loud gal with quiet geeky guy.

Now onto the art. The art style is unique. It's clean and minimalistic. It won't blow your mind or anything but it is simple and effective and works well with the type of story the manga is working with.

Emma is a beautiful manga. That's the only way to describe it. It makes you feel things. It melts your heart giving you a warm, fuzzy, and wholesome feeling. It also has this strange wistfulness to it.

I adore the art style and it has an amazing synergy with setting of the story. The character designs were masterfully done in my opinion (they're what reeled me into reading it). The setting as well. 19th century Britain was refreshing to see. There's so much detail packed into some of the panels. You get a clear image of the majestic mansions with their embellishments and even the ... little shops with all the little articles they're selling.

I enjoyed the characters. They felt like they had real weight behind them. You get to see snippets of their lives which gives you an idea of where they're coming from. The story did a good job of breathing life into them.

This is great read if you're looking for a good romance.