It was average. Nice and all, but very much average. It seemed to be missing a certain something that would make it really enjoyable, but that's no reason not to read it. A nice, light read if you want something quick, although this could have been done in two/three chapters rather than five.

Very, very cute! Light and sweet; this is pretty devoid of angst and features nice art, two very likeable characters and is guaranteed to make you smile as you read it.

Saying Hatsune is "devious" probably gives an inaccurate impression of her character. She's basically just a messy tomboy (she's lazy enough to run through the house in her underwear) who isn't interested in studying or any feminine pursuits, but she's refreshingly honest and comfortable in her own skin. Her father brings Kaede to stay at their house temporarily due to the latter's family problems and recruits him as a tutor for Hatsune. Kaede's the typical shoujo manga male lead - the bespectacled, all-round perfectionist version. He appears cold and unemotional, but it's more because he's too embarrassed to reveal that he's warmer than anyone. Nothing new has been brought to the table here, definitely, but I don't think that's a problem when it's so well executed. Besides, it's really gratifying to see Hatsune's open manner bring out Kaede's softer side.

It's also worth noting that unlike many other oneshot/one-volume manga that's open-ended or leaves readers with a vague and unsatisfying conclusion, this one does quite the opposite. Everything's wrapped up nicely with no one withholding their confessions. If you're looking for something satisfying and short, this is definitely worth a read!

And I love it the guys is superrr hot(I know is a manga get over it XD) And the Main lead is likable, this manga is not to read something serious or with the intention of having a very intense plot, is a simple cute- enjoyable manga that make you HAPPY after you read it. Is really awesome how the main lead said what she thinks in and don't hold back too much for a shoujo.... A very good read...

This is the first manga I've read by Yuki Shiraishi. It was a solid, cute read - but there was nothing in it that really "wowed" me. The plot was pretty predictable and the characters were the basic ones you see in every manga. Klutzy, weird girl. Stoic guy with a heart of gold and glasses. There were a few really good panels, but it was mostly standard shoujo stuff.

I'm not saying you should avoid reading it, but I also wouldn't say you should drop everything else to read it, either. If you're out of shoujo and need another title, this one will do the trick.

... Last updated on July 13th, 2011, 4:30am