As a (very) compulsive coffee drinker, I was thrilled to see this on the releases page. I expected just a couple laughs, perhaps not that well written, but something to appreciate or at least relate to in odd ways. I underestimated it. Not only does it involve coffee, but it's actually decently written, and occasionally witty. The artwork isn't all that bad either- reminds me a bit of Endo Hiroki's style, although it admittedly isn't nearly as adept.
Worth reading if you enjoy coffee, and also worth reading if you enjoy little slice of life stories. Great if you enjoy both. Skip it if you're looking for anything particularly intense or involved, you won't find it here.
Some of the stories are really good. It's a real nice seinen slice of life manga - the characters are mature and I really like the character design. The general atmosphere is a lot more upbeat than Undercurrent (which is also recommended), but it's not one of those "look at this beautiful world"-mangas. Give it a try!
It's been a while since I read anything that moved me, or touched me the same way this manga did, the situations and events encountered here are what you'd chance upon in your everyday life when you least expect it, and become experiences and memories that stick with you for the rest of your life.
The facial expressions of the characters, their not paying attention to their surroundings at times and innocent mischief at others finds its beauty in the ordinary, this manga is so very humane it makes you feel as if you were there, and had a coffee in the same space this takes place in, simply put, it's brilliantly executed.
It's a very good read, and it might be a good introduction to the genre (seinen I mean), since all I see all the time here are generic manga.
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