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I'm still in the process of reading this manga, but I have absolutely fallen in love with it after only seven chapters. When I first saw the cover, I was a bit put off by the art style, which is different from what I usually prefer, but the plot synopsis seemed interesting enough, so I decided to give it a try.

Story: 6
The plot is a bit simplistic and run-of-the-mill, in my opinion. The two main characters get together by chapter two or three, leaving the story without an overarching feeling of anticipation or suspense. However, each chapter has its own issue or hurdle that ... the couple must overcome, which keeps the reader interested in Macharu and Aizawa's relationship.

One redeeming factor of the manga is that while the plot is not extremely gripping, it avoids the rather ridiculous and frustrating scenarios typical of many shoujo works--- the overly dramatized 'drama'. Neither of the main characters is hiding some deep, dark secret from the other. There is trouble in Aizawa's family life centering around her father, but so far it has failed to affect her ability to be with Macharu in any significant manner.

Overall, the story is light and pleasing, a refreshing break from more complicated and tiring shoujo romance stories.

Art: 7
While not breathtaking or particularly notable, the art of this manga has a soft feel to it that suits the story and the characters perfectly. The characters' expressions are more realistic than most manga I have read. As I mentioned before, I was at first a little put-off by the art style of this manga, but as is the case for many manga, once I actually began to read it, I was drawn in more by the character relationships and the story than the art.

Character: 8
I am thoroughly impressed by the characters in this story. They are more like normal people than most of the lovestruck girls and arrogant, libidinous boys found in the typical shoujo manga. I admit to taking guilty pleasure in these character types as well, but the simplicity and innocence of Macharu and Aizawa has its own charm. It is extremely gratifying to find a story in the shoujo genre which focuses more on the relationship between the two lead characters than their physical attraction.

Enjoyment: 8
If you are looking for a cute manga to peruse leisurely during your free time, you have found it. The slow pace lends itself to a casual reader who is likely to set it aside for several days before returning to it. The pace makes it easy to simply read the manga for the enjoyment of reading it. There is no feeling of needing to get to the next chapter in a hurry in order to reach the conclusion of some overly dramatic break-up scene or what-not.

Overall: 7
This is a good manga for a bit of light reading on the side. The lack of convoluted plot lines gives it a very sincere atmosphere. Its simplicity of character and story will leave the reader with a wholesome satisfaction at the end of each chapter. All in all, a good manga for those seeking an escape from the typical over-sexed shoujo love story.