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How do I describe this manga? It’s a manga that is extremely fun to read, even though on the surface it looks boring. It had an intriguing plot when it was supposed to be a boring one. So I guess I would describe this manga as way better than it has any right to be. Let’s get down to the nitty gritty, shall we?

Story: 8

I was actually not sure where to score this section. It shouldn’t be much of a surprise to long time shoujo fans that the story is fairly standard. Unpopular girl falls for heartthrob of the School, yadda yadda, you get the ... rest. Really the only shoujo tropes it’s missing is laughably bad melodrama/misunderstandings and the main love interest living with the girl. So why? Why does it get an 8? Well I’m not sure how to describe it myself... the addition of good comedy in the story is what save some it. It turns it from a cookie cutter shoujo manga into what feels more like an extremely entertaining parody, while also being a good rom-com in its own right.

Art: 10

While I wouldn’t hang this in a museum, I would describe the art as a perfect fit. The art itself is fairly high quality, with everything being very crisp. Really not much to say, because the good art really is only a nice bonus which complements the story rather than completes it.

Characters: 9

All the main and supporting cast fit well into tropes of the genre, but also feel unique, interesting, and funny. You likely won’t empathize with them on a deep emotional level, but you can tell that they are unique with their own personalities, needs, and wants.

Enjoyment: 10

All in all, it’s just a fun manga. It’s not a work of art that takes itself seriously, so nor should you. It’s funny, it’s sweet, and it’s really just great for shoujo or rom-com fans (with a little bit of parody sprinkled in).

Overall: 9

It’s an easy read, you’ll never feel yourself trudging through just in hopes that it will get better. But hey, what do I know, we’re only 16 chapters in. Here’s to many, many more.