The first volume was a bit confusing and not really good, but the story picked up pace and coherence after 2nd volume and was attention catching, I read the whole story in one day. The summary makes it sound like it's a sugary & girly love story of "choose your husband", but it's actually more about politics and relationships between all characters. There is romance, yes, but it feels secondary to the politics and intrigues. Recommend!

... Last updated on July 26th, 2023, 2:45pm

I am glad I was introduced to this story. I read the manga up until the latest chapter that was translated and watched the entire anime. As the translations were only up to the prologue, this review is mainly based on the anime.

Though I really liked the extremely unique plot, I agree with the comment below mine that Kajika makes some rash decisions that the audience might find irritating. However, considering her personality and lineage, her decisions are not surprising at all. The male lead himself concludes that Kajika is selfish and aggressive (in the anime, last episode). Of course, she is also shown to be a compassionate and caring person through how she psychologically saves the other suitors. I suppose Kajika's actions, both impulsive and caring in her own way, is what makes her a more realistic and three-dimensional character. It's what makes her so different from typical heroines who are often perfect in terms of personality, pretty (even though they're considered not in the story) and always so emotionally dependent on others to the extreme. Kajika, on the other hand, is thankfully not one of these types of heroines that are so often found in shojo mangas. Besides, because of her rash decisions, Kajika comes to a major realization that becomes the turning point of her life and the story itself.

In my opinion, Kajika's "destiny" not influencing the outcome as expected was what made it different from other stories. For once, the protagonist does not become the superhero who saves the day. However, for those who were looking forward to that, it is understandable why this might be disappointing.

Aside from this, the confusing part about Lee Leng's dilemma near the end of the story can be explained.


Nonetheless, I do wonder what will happen in the future for the two main characters - especially the guy. What will they do once they get bored of their life of sunshine and beaches...? Theirs would truly be a carefree life. Lucky them.

This following paragraph is just my personal thoughts on minor things that irritated me, so do not read if you don't feel like it.
The thing that has been nagging me is that the main male character's handsome face turned not-so-handsome in the last scenes when he reunites with you-know-who. I SERIOUSLY DISLIKE it! It totally ruined the whole mood and tone for that scene! Why did they draw him like that?! It really didn't match his persona. AND they just had to use that ill-suited face for so many excruciating seconds!

Anyway, this didn't destroy the whole story since it was only a few seconds, so don't let it stop you from enjoying this beautiful story!

... Last updated on January 28th, 2018, 2:26pm

When I first read this series, I got to like chapter 2 or 3 before being bored and not liking the way the story was going. However, it turns out all I got to was the prologue, and the real story was not until a few chapters later! So if this applies to you, plow on through the whole of volume 1 before deciding how you feel about the story.

Overall, I did like/enjoy this story, until the latter half at least. The eye candy didn't hurt. The few chapters that were translated were intriguing and with the rave reviews of everyone below about the anime, I immediately watched all the episodes. The set up was great, and I was prepared for something really good, but the latter half killed it for me. Things turned really illogical and annoying and I really finished it all (er, skimmed to the end) because of all the time I invested already.

Comments involving spoilers below.

However, I do have some major qualms about the series. Firstly, I was really disappointed by Najika's character. At first, she seemed like a charismatic, non-cookie cutter strong female lead. While that didn't necessarily change, she became more and more annoying as the series went on. She always had to have "her way", usually involving some dangerous situation people want to protect her from. Then, after making a huge fuss, getting her way and charging into said situations, she would prove herself incompetent to handle them. Or, she would merely "be there" but other people would be solving the problems, and I could not see the point of her being there at all. Some annoying situations: Also, other women/girls in this series are not portrayed very well. They range from being squeamish and silly, to being manipulative and superficial.

Also, the biggest "secret" or plot device of the story, Kajika's "destiny," was really disappointing as well. I put parenthesis because I mean it could have been made more interesting but it wasn't...

And the moment my inner fangirl was waiting the whole series for was terrible... Then it turns worse... Um, what? No, I did not skip anything, this is exactly what happened and it just left me confused. No logic at all. Ugh.

All in all, 10/10 for the first half of the story, and 5/10 for the second half when things went downhill. I guess it's a good read if you don't think about anything.

... Last updated on June 14th, 2012, 11:38pm

Ah...one of my faves. Didnt read the manga coz there was an anime. i was so hooked. The plot is amazing, the characters, and not to mention Kajika isn't your typical 'worthless-stupid-weak-lovestruck' shojo heroine

I really REALLY love this series!! I watched 3 episodes and after that, I was hooked. Sorry this is more of an anime review, but this wasn't finished scanlating, so I watched the anime to get the rest of the story. Probably the love interests were a big weird at first, but it zooms in on how Kaijika help them with their problems and how her feelings of caring reach them.

I find myself giggling like a fangirl (which I usually don't do....) and I would recommend it to all!! Please don't let the weird characters stop you from continuing this series. This series deals a lot of politics fights (which I don't usually like, but this held on my interest) and the character development was definitely two thumbs up. d(^_^)b

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Well... the author likes to star emotionally cold heroes (or at least they appear that way)... if you don't like or at least are open-minded about it don't read it^^

Well a bit too much "Bishie omg <3" but sometimes I enjoy a drama like that^.^

... Last updated on August 18th, 2009, 1:26pm

For the most part this show is confusing me with how the girl responds both emotionally and sensationally her potential spouses. The only character that seems to make any since is the male lead, her confidant and caretaker. I am watching the anime as much as I can but I am finding that I hate the characters. I enjoyed it up until her first potential spouse showed up. I guess when you hate all the so called love interests then you probably will hate the show. I will not be reading the manga and I doubt I will be finishing the show. I thought I would give it a second chance after I stopped watching it when the second episode came out. I was looking forward to her getting a brain and dropping the silver haired piece of garbage and going onto some worth while guys. I watched further and am getting more and more disappointed with her choices.

I started to read it prompted by the rather unusual design, and I ended up loving the political intrigue at the centre of the story. Less interested in the husband-hunt game, but it was interestingly developed. Most central characters are richly described and have accurate personalities, even if some of them might irritate or even disgust some readers ^^. It's a pity nobody wants to scanlate, much less license, this title ^^'.

this story is very interresting.I have read about 2 volume, and i love it.
i am curious about other volumes. >.<
hope oneday i can read all of this serie ...