Oh my, I loved this work so much. The setting, the characters, everything is perfect. It seemed very authentic to its historical setting—in the way the characters acted and spoke, etc. I thought the plot was very believable and original too. It's really a joy to read!

(also, the one-shot at the end is so incredibly adorable I almost can't believe it's possible. Taamo-sensei's a genius!)

... Last updated on October 8th, 2008, 10:13am

I really enjoyed this. It's sort of historical, set in the Taisho era, and psychological, in the ways that their mothers both hated them and they both were so broken and lonely. It was a very sweet story and, although not straying too far from typical, is definitely refreshing, a little different, and a nice change from the ordinary shoujo stories. I'm one of those people who try to look for the atypical series so you can trust me that this isn't a storyline you've seen a hundred times.



Overall, one of the best short works I've read in awhile.
The oneshot was decent, my nitpick being that she fell for him so fast but that can't be helped. I think she's better at short works than oneshots because of the development. It was a tad typical in parts, but otherwise, it had a good ending that was a little funny.

[Edit by mod]: Partly spoiler-ish.

... Last updated on October 8th, 2008, 10:59am

Yes I must admit that this oneshot was different than many other oneshots i have read. It is very sweet in a way that is original. It seems like one of those nice readings that might end up sad, but somehow this one was different from what i had expected. I really loved the art and storyline;very original.

A must read!

I really like the way this manga is drawn and the story was sweet Even though it was a one volume manga, it made me experience different emotions. Just give it a try!