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Tsurutsuru to Zarazara no Aida is a slice of life romance centered around the relationship of two middle school students--one the son of reptile shop owners and the other a reptile lover. The author does a great job of incorporating reptiles into the series without smothering it. Overall, it's a very warm story that ends quite open. If you like for stories to end explicitly, it may leave you dissatisfied. However, in doing this, I think the author is able to continue the warm feeling through to the end. You have two side romances that are only implied; they never become official within the story. ... Romances can be messy and emotional, but this one just leaves you happy and possibly even loving reptiles a bit more than before.


The art is beautiful and fun with a few 4th wall breaks. The characters are unique and not easily forgettable while still behaving like average people. Facts about various reptiles are weaved throughout the series quite seamlessly. The character development is subtle and natural. The only character I somewhat disliked was the father because the daughter complex trope annoys me, however it creates humorous moments and he mellows by the end creating a heartwarming chapter.


If you're looking for a mellow, happy slice of life romance, this is for you. The reptile aspect makes in memorable and the story is beautifully executed. The open ending may put some off, but if it went on longer the story risked becoming overcomplicated. It's relatively short and sweet and something I'd reread even though I typically don't enjoy doing so.