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Hello, everyone.

To be quite honest, I don't understand why this series is rated somewhat poorly. Does romance have to be action-packed, and filled with drama, and have insanely macho masculine men? Does there really have to be a damsel-in-distress at every passing moment for the MC to rescue, or plan to rescue?

No. There really doesn't have to be one. This manga will show you why, and hopefully, charm you with its beauteous simplicity.

The synopsis is exactly what it says: this really is the story of a boy, and his girlfriend, or a girl, and her boyfriend. Whichever you prefer.

Story:

When it comes to the story, ... you get your average slice-of-life coupled with the moe moments, and the moe flowers bloom, etc. so there isn't really too much to talk about there, but the protagonists recognize their feelings for each other rather quickly, and act on them (thank goodness) instead of the generic back-and-forth "action" that we typically see in modern manga.

Art:

The art isn't anything terribly fantastic, but it conveys the emotion that the characters feel rather clearly, and it's still rather up-to-date with today's standards. I would say it's not anything special, but its quirks make it rather easy on the eyes, and enjoyable.

Character:

This is where I'm rather happy regarding this story. The characters have very gradual development throughout the story, but near the end, they change their attitudes rather quickly. Perhaps, I'm not experienced enough with relations in real life to say too much on this subject, but it was rather surprising. The development between the MCs is something already, but the side characters all get their own moments in the spotlight from time to time, and it becomes apparent that growth isn't limited to just the protagonists, but the ones supporting them as well.

Enjoyment:

This was so ridiculously easy to read, enjoyable, and stress-free *cough waiting for Kingdom chapters cough*. Hah, but banter aside, there's very little drama, and the manga explores the situations that young people growing up usually encounter, and how in this case, they choose to communicate. They choose to try to understand each other, instead of following the beaten path of miscommunication.

Overall:

Today's Yuiko-san might just be a little different from tomorrow's Yuiko-san. There were some minor quirks that irked me, but they could be enjoyable for the next person over. I give this a 9/10. Purely enjoyable from a slow pace-of-life standpoint. To those that enjoy a manga on the more peaceful side, this is a hidden gem indeed.

Though some people might say that this manga could be longer, it's short and sweet, yet quaint story, is a perfect fit for three chapters.

What I really enjoyed about this manga was the fact that both the relationships between a significant other, and a best friend are equally well explored. The manga manages to delve into what it really means to have a best friend from a few select angles. As someone who really loves his best friend, the story really rang true to me, but perhaps a bit more extreme.

As for the significant other aspect, the story shows more about what it ... means to really care for the person you're interested in because a real relationship isn't without it's obstacles along the way. One has to put up with many different things, whether they stem from the person they love, or from other obscure sources. This manga does a good job of highlighting that.

However, for those that really like a more traditional manga style romance, the real hidden gem in the 4th chapter that takes some small measure of digging to find on the internet. The 4th chapter goes on to explore more about what some people would do for other people, and accentuates the theme of obsession to a very finely honed degree.

Overall, a short, yet worthwhile read, and easy to take some small measure of wisdom from.

I honestly don't know where to start. This is my first review, so please take it easy on me, but if I didn't review this, I think I would go—slightly—mad.

Context.

So here I am, hearing about 2ch's phenomenon of "Train_Man" after searching up what 2ch was. I read the summary and really just couldn't believe my eyes. An otaku stands up for a bunch of women getting harassed by a drunk on train and meets a woman among that group that congratulates him with an expensive tea set. 2ch instantly realizes this for what it is, and helps our dense MC start taking the bull by ... the horns to pursue a relationship with the woman in question.

I instantly felt a connection to him as a person that hides in his shell and never tries to venture into the outside world. I just had to read the manga adaptation at this point, so I read it in one straight go.

It warmed my heart from the inside, and eventually, the warmth radiated throughout my entire body and took shape in the form of a gigantic suppressed grin.

The story is, in itself, a true phenomenon. As the phrase "One of us, one of us!" chanted itself throughout my head intermittently, I found myself drawn into the world of the manga itself. I felt like I was a 2channer among the other 2channers that were helping Train_Man through his struggle. Masterfully crafted, the progression is not too quick, but not too slow either. The pace was just right as I delved into the life of Train_Man and Hermes (the girl that Train_Man meets in question).

The art is wonderful. We really do see the fleshing out of Train_Man as he turns into a butterfly that has emerged from his cocoon. By that, I mean he is hot AF mmmmmhmmmm hahahaha. Hermes is gorgeous as well; her proportions are amazing, and she is extremely affable. The expressions of all characters throughout the manga are very easily interpreted. The background was nothing too special, but the characters and their liveliness really brought everything together.

The characters of the people in the entire series is extraordinarily dynamic. The 2channers, though initially somewhat distant and only trying to give some advice, eventually become a part of Train_Man's family and support him throughout the chapters. The MC himself is extraordinarily relatable. His behavior is only all too real to people who have been in his same shoes, and the art only helps accentuate this. Though Hermes doesn't seem to change very much, her staying true to herself and Train_Man in terms of feelings only helped deepen the depth of the bond between the pair.

Overall....

There is great humanity abundant in this manga, and it really starts making you wonder about the people living around you, and far away from you. It makes you start thinking about how you should be enjoying the company of others, and loosing yourself in a world much different than yours by just taking a chance, or one small step. The beginning of a bond between a modern man and woman is so elegantly highlighted in such an amazing collection of 27 chapters that it will—surely—warm your heart.

Take a look, and read this. Please, just do it.