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Generally, this story is about step-siblings falling for each other after they start living with each other. Although the story isn't original and similar storylines are usually pretty shallow and mostly promote sexual content, the flow of the story and the actions of the main characters are actually pretty lax and not rushed. Although the female MC is the typical type who commonly gets themselves into trouble and overthinks everything, it does not interfere with the writing of the story and it is not in a way that makes her annoying. On the other hand, the main reason this manga is a little better compared ... to some other shoujo mangas is because the male MC doesn't radiate a nonchalant but overly possessive attitude. The main MC definitely gets possessive at times but his actions and personality are justifiable and he is easy to understand. I also enjoyed the comedy of the writer. The thing that stands out about this manga is that I actually really liked the 2nd love interest therefore it made me not want to root for the male lead. Thinking about it, yes it is frustrating but it is realistic to not want to root for the siblings to get together, especially when there's a better alternative (but that is just personal opinion).

It is an interesting storyline and although the art style is old, it still looked very appealing. It was very enjoyable and each character had a lot more depth to them than you would think from first impressions. I was also interested in their styles and fashion throughout the show. I really liked the relationship between the main character and the people she surrounded herself with. Although I am biased and dropped the show due to the fact that she didn't end up with the love interest I was rooting for, I would still recommend the show for those who have nothing else to watch.

The first most important thing to take into account when reading this manga is that character development exists and characters won't always stay how they were in the beginning. This manga began with a really shaky start, an asshole of a ML, insecure but arrogant FL, terrible classmates, etc. but as the story continues, the characters and story develop very well. Problems usually aren't repetitive which proves actual improvement with the character and frustrating situations are quickly resolved. And although a shoujo manga will always have fictional aspects, I believe that the way the FL reacted to each situation was always very realistic: spoilers ahead...

Conflicting ... with other reviewers, I believe that the way Tsubaki reacted to Kyouta's abusive manner was very realistic. Tsubaki was so angry with herself that she was interested in a player that would casually sexually harass her but in reality as Tsubaki was hoping to find love, this smart attractive male who helps her in time of need begins to show this girl with no friends some attenion. Even though he is a complete asshole, it is very realistic that she would fall in love with him and be angry at herself about it. As their relationship develops, it is potrayed that Kyouta's actions are caused from trauma and betrayals, which doesn't justify sexual harrasment, but it clearly changes the route of the story when he is able to face the idea that "not all women are cheaters". After you see a change in Kyouta's character when he seriously views Tsubaki as someone he loves and wants to protect. Tsubaki on the other hand develops through each individual scenario as she is the main character. Anyways, the idea is that this story's shaky start was resolved through character and story development.

When I first finished this manga, I rated it a 6 out of anger towards the trash and unsatisfying ending it gave me. Now that I've had some time to think about it I rate it a 7 since honestly the story itself and the characters are pretty interesting and well developed. As I read it on an online manga website, I was able to see the views of other readers and how they believed the MC is stupid and annoying. Personally I just believed she acted as an insecure teenager engulfed in her love life. She quickly joined the acting world in order to ... beat her mom who had emotionally abused her as a child. She actually worked very hard as a teen and was able to accomplish her goals through hard work and help from her peers. Suddenly she stowed away from her goals as her love life began to improve, which is okay but the part that I hated was the fact that it just ended then and there. The writer was given an opportunity to create character development for the MC's maturity, mind set, career, etc. but instead she just prioritized her boyfriend. So the reason I give it a 7 now is because I realized that's reality. Many people get lost and caught up in love so they end up abandoning the things they should prioritize in life. They also end up ignoring all the red flags in their significant other. So basically this manga just shows the reality of an insecure teen in love.

I wouldn't say this story is the best, but it is a light story that shows a couple living together. People forget that stories aren't only created to see characters improve but some can show the stability in someone's life and development is not always necessary for every story. I personally liked the female and male leads. The guy was portrayed as a typical asshole, a popular guy that doesn't care about anything (but food lol) but unlike other mangas I have read, Hisashi's love for Nao is still evident through his coldness. I feel like other mangas tend to depict a cold love interest ... in a bad way and they end up being a toxic character that has heavy mood swings but Hisashi has good priorities and is pretty honest about how he feels. The FMC is a typical happy-go-lucky type but I would rather call her ignorant and simple-minded rather than stupid. Throughout the manga, I saw many comments about her being stupid but I think her feelings and actions were normal and although her bf was super popular she wouldn't get too jealous about surrounding girls. They both didn't let others interfere with their relationship. Overall, I enjoyed reading this manga to let time pass.