I've never watched a Kabuki play before...but I hope that I could someday. Especially after seeing mangas having the theme. It always intrigued me how the plays are in real life...
After reading this manga, the feeling awoken once again...and I want to really watch one soon.
Anyways...
I've ALWAYS loved Shimaki-sensei's works...not only do they have a smooth art, the plot can be somewhat shaky yet solid at the same time. But most of her heroines weren't that great though...they always seem to look dumb and has no other character but to be the damsel-in-distress, and the good-looking main protag will always LOVE her with all his loyalty.
But now, after reading 3 chapters of this work, I thought to myself: "Whoa, she can actually pull an amazing, smart heroine off if she wanted to."
She is not indecisive; although she retains the loyalty at the beginning, I can hope she finds the right one she will really love for a life-time. I mean, sure, one can stay and love their childhood friend, but sooner or later you will fall in love with the person you think will be the right one. I like that loyalty, she proved me well that once she's set on something, she'll stay with it. I mean, she wasn't head-over-heels with the main male as soon as the story started. Also, she doesn't look plain. She's actually really pretty, and cute. And on top of that, she's level-headed.
Haha, you can prolly tell from that that I really do like her...
This time too, the main male protag is an obnoxious, selfish, spoilt, richie-rich. A different kind of main-male from sensei... Coz she usually makes the main-male the princely yet kind-hearted, loyal ones. And would seem more like a KNIGHT rather than a PRINCE...hehe
But hopefully, Kawamura will change...I don't mind that he retains his ego though...for a humourous effect. Hehe
I have no complains about the art. It's smooth as always...and I love the character designs. Especially Ayame's. :'] I can tell she's pretty strong...and hope she will retain the headstrong outlook.
And I REALLY, REALLY LOVE the Kabuki drawings...so DETAILED. And especially that this manga is Kabuki-themed...that's why I'm starting to really like it a LOT. More than her other works, probably...but I'm not too sure yet since this is still the beginning of the story. Might wait until it gets a volume or two...
So, never gonna rate this yet...I'd have to wait for the ending. (and I know it'll take awhile, but oh well)