Oh, wow. I haven't left a review for Cousin, have I? I just re-read it for maybe the 12th time. I love this series so much. It's heartfelt and there are so many lines that really resonate.

ETA: I see some comments on the ending. It's a classic Ikuemi Ryou ending -- if you know what that means, then you know it's gonna be kind of vague and to me, in a way that leaves you feeling restless. At first I thought it was something she did because she didn't know how to end her stories despite a gorgeous ride, but that's pretty pompous of me to think. It's definitely her style to give you a Happy For Now/Going To Be Happy One Day rather than a Happily Ever After. Realistic.

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The ending is anticlimactic, but otherwise I like the story.

I liked the plot, loved the characters, and enjoyed the artwork. I just don't like how the story ended

It's very great! It was nicely paced and the characters are pretty solid and they do develop (and pretty realistic too) to a better character. It's just that... the ending. I kinda get that it's an open ending but it's unsatisfying... I hope that there will be a sequel or at least an omake where everything is explained

The realism of this slice-of-life manga was refreshing, particularly in respect to the protagonist's see-sawing weight (and the fact that she wasn't suddenly 'drop-dead gorgeous', but was very cute in general, especially as the reader gets to witness her struggles and empathise with them), and also the frank way in which the character's acted towards one another.

I did find that the subtlty of the ending felt a little odd for such a solid, full story, and it did catch me completely unaware at first. I'm still trying to decide if I actually liked that part or not, but it certainly was an interesting and original ending (and Shiro is adorably dorky)~

I do wish there would be a sequel of some sort though. I would have loved to know how things worked out with Bon-chan and which of the men she may have eventually found happiness with.

This is one of the mangas I would never forget but would like to delete from my memory so I could read it again for the first time. I would have given it a rating of 10 but I have certain concerns which you might also have after you finish reading all the chapters. Nevertheless, this is one of the best slice of life mangas out there.

This manga was SO CLOSE to perfect. I adore the art style, and the plot is anything but cliche, and it's all just really enjoyable.

BUT the ending was somewhat confusing and quite unsatisfying. I would have liked it to be a chapter or two longer, or something, to give more clarity and closure.

I really liked this manga, until I got to the last chapter.
I suppose you could say that the ending is supposed to be... subtle (maybe)? But it just left me with a strong desire for proper closure. The story just kinda stops.

liked the content, the story, the leads determination and struggle to change herself but come on,

I started reading this a couple years back. I loved it then, but I have to say, I Love it even more now. It feels so real. I just love it sooo much. It's a must read.


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