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I’ve wanted to write a review for this for so long, so here we are. This series is still on-going, but I’ve read all the 60 chapters currently out in English, and I think it’s enough for me to form an opinion. To put it simply : I. NEED. MORE MANGAS LIKE THIS!!

Story : looking for that good medieval era drama?? You like stories where the characters find love in a world of war?? Fan of that GOOD angst ? I got you. The story is very interesting, it was never obviously predictable, and I love the storytelling in this. You can see ... there’s so much care in every page. Does a good job at portraying gender dysphoria in a medieval society. In fact, I loved how Richard starts owning his body in the last 30 chapters, after all these years of hiding and feeling ashamed. And at the same time, I really like his character development, going from “I hate myself I’m an ugly demon” to “yeah I’m that badass demon you guys keep talking about”. 10/10

Art : 10/10, no doubt! The art is average looking at the start but as you progress with the story it gets soooo gorgeous. Especially the illustrations before every chapter. Thanks Aya.

Characters : Catesby. 10/10

No, jokes apart, I’m gonna give it a 9/10, because the age gaps are a bit weird (Buckingham I’m looking at you) and Henry was so annoying at times even though he was literally the main love interest? Idk if I’m the only one but I enjoyed a lot his new persona. Also, spoiler warning, Edward of Lancaster deserved a character development.... I wanted him to realize that Richard isn’t a girl and that it’s okay to like men as a man but naaah!! He had to die like that. I’m still mad but love this story and the characters regardless.

Enjoyment : 10/10 couldn’t put this manga down, amazing read especially if you can’t concentrate during zoom class (don’t tell my teachers)

Overall I’m very satisfied with this, I don’t give 10s easily but this deserves it. Sorry for bad English oops

(spoilers ahead)
what's really keeping me from giving this story a 10/10 are many details and stuff that didn't ''sit right with me''. for example, i really loved how everything in this story is connected (even the pegasus guy) - but was a reason ever given for narrating such an intricate, complex story? Although i overall really enjoyed this manga, i can't find the ''moral of the story''.
It DID teach me very important stuff (life always goes on,be kind to everyone,think before having a baby?) but i just wish all these beautiful morals and lessons were more...explicit. I wish we could've gotten more development for ... the other characters (even aiko...she disappeared for 3/4 of the manga,something that i really didn't understand since punpun could've just explained that he didnt go to kagoshima that time because his mother tried to commit suicide, but oh well...), such as seki and shimizu. After the time skip, we can only see that their relationship is not as strong as it was before, and we don't really get a backstory that explains why. what a shame, they honestly had lots of potential. Loved the parallel of how seki pretends that shimizu is still alive just like he did with his mother,after mocking shimizu so much for that. My review may make it seem like i didn't enjoy this, but that is far from the truth. i loved this. i binge-read this and finished in a week or so. it was my reason to get up in the morning and the last thought before going back to sleep... i hope i don't sound too dramatic here LMAO. I loved this manga but it left a sour taste in my mouth. This world sure is cruel,man. P.S : excuse my poor english, and please don't attack me, this is just my opinion. Even after all this criticism, i still gave this manga a 9/10 for a reason. I don't know if i would recommend this to my friends, it definitely isn't for everyone...But if you can handle dark stuff, this is definitely for you.