Sep 18, 2012
Suki Dakara Suki was one of those mangas that I dipped into mostly out of boredom and slight curiosity, being somewhat of a CLAMP fan already, but didn't really expect much out of. It seemed simple enough: a cute schoolgirl, a handsome teacher, and a possible romantic outcome, or at least a sweet, unusual friendship story.
While it is true that Suki has neither the epic twists nor elaborate art style of more well-known CLAMP mangas like XXXHOLiC or Tsubasa: RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE, this actually works in its favor. Like the picture books Hina loves so much, Suki's strength lies in its ability to tug at one's
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heartstrings while barely lifting a finger. It is what it seems - a cute, fairly straightforward story - but CLAMP's magic touch allows them to tell it so well that I forgot I had seen stories with similar set-ups and themes before. And while yes, much of it is going to seem familiar, the main characters were enjoyable enough to keep my interest, even when very little action was actually taking place.
I ended up reading it all in one go, and I get the feeling it won't be long before I find myself picking it up again, even if just for the smile value. If you're looking for a fast-paced, highly dramatic or action-packed story, you're obviously browsing the wrong section on this one. But if you want the manga equivalent of hot cocoa and a fuzzy warm blanket on a cold evening - with just a hint of a delightful secret ingredient that only CLAMP could come up with - then Suki Dakari Suki is sure to hit the spot.
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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