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I haven't read many manga so far, but this is definitely the best one I have read and is easily the best SoL I have ever read. Absolute shame it hasn't gotten an adaptation so far, and I hope it does one day. If you like SoL, go read this. If you don't, go read this.

Story: It isn't all that complicated. It's very simple, and follows a very realistic and grounded school life compared to other SoL where there's constant drama at every turn. It plays out kind of similar to some sports manga too as there's a heavy baseball ... element, and although I'm not a huge sports manga/anime fan even though I watch actual sports, I found it entertaining enough that I didn't ever skip that content, especially since it is integral to the story (and possibly one of the best panels I've ever read happens during a baseball game). At its core, I truly believe this is a romance, although it is a very, very, VERY slow burn. The seeds are there from the beginning.


Art: The art is the only aspect of the manga that isn't absolutely outstanding. It's just OK, not bad for a SoL read. He's very good at drawing facial expressions which is the highlight of the art style.

Character: The strength of Yugami-kun. The titular character is one of the most fascinating you will find in SoL and in the industry in general. He's consistent and true to who he is throughout, but you can see him growing into something else as time goes on. The female MC isn't the most interesting person in the world, but she doesn't need to be and is a great foil for Yugami. The side character cast isn't massive, but is strong and interesting.

Enjoyment: I laughed multiple times while reading this. It's cozy, wholesome and hilarious.

Overall: I can't give this anything less than a 10. I tried to keep things short so that I don't spoil much. I wish I could wipe my memory and read it all over again.