Is this so special only because of the art and sparkle? Most likely yes.

The female lead.
No, she's not complex.

She's dependant.

She doesn't meet her friends at the same esteem they hold for her. They have no reason to be attached, and neither does the male lead. Uh would you really devote your help to someone so self absorbed?

And the male lead.

You'll probably know it's bad if the male lead can only be characterized by a supporting character who isn't even significant the majority of the time because, you know, it's all about the female and male leads. You may say that "it's because they're the leads," but the supporting characters in this manga are only made significant to fuel the interactions between the two leads because they're just that awkward. They're really just used and then thrown away, waiting in a corner until the mangaka finds some use for them again

The two leads are awkward af with each other, to the point of dysfunction. Basically all the "romance," there is are the generic lines, and simple thoughts that need not be emphasized with painfully long gaps of silence that we can really do without. There's like literally a whole chapter dedicated to them just walking home together.

To be fair, I did put up with it 'till ch. 25 or so. Worst mistake ever btw.

TL;DR
Shallow, bland and very sparkly. Read only if you care for nothing else but the art (or maybe if you have a tolerance of steel).

... Last updated on December 13th, 2014, 10:45pm

What's wrong about shy couple? I love them! Story, art, character, I love everything about this manga xD
Actually, suiren is a very strong willing girl. If you have the same complex as her, it'll be very bold of her to ask the boy she likes to watch fireworks together, to keep attacking with her own way, and it's lovable to see how she always trying hard to show her feeling to kawasumi (while kawasumi confused, stiff, and all, lol).

I love slow romance, but still I hope they'll act a biiit mooorreee lovey-dovey, haha.

What I'll say about this manga is that this manga is warm. A very unique type of manga, not hot or cold like most other mangas. Doesn't have many or very high climaxes or events, but yet it's still interesting enough for me to keep reading. A manga that kind of give a warm sensation to heart; this type of mangas are not common, but I like them. And it is comfortable enough for anyone to read; no hard subjects, just a story of two shy boy and a girl.

"If 'Bleach' or 'Naruto' are time bombs with unpredictable plots and 'Vampire Knight' a rose with deep fragrance, this manga would be a comfortable pillow, always on your bed, never getting out of your hand."
-Me-

Even hentai has more storyline than this series... And that's saying something.

Started off cute and now they're all just annoying me. It's come to a point where I don't even want to continue the series because ~*~*I'm interested in the outcome*~*~ because to be honest, I don't think this is really gonna get anywhere.

It's just mute, repetitive fluffiness. Same old shit different chapter.
Kudos for toning and art, I guess.

... Last updated on November 23rd, 2013, 6:23pm

The way they are being together is in the silent. Do you think this like I am? I mean come on look at them. they just speak one or two words. but they already want to going out together.. and i think this is so intimate.. hahaha

... Last updated on October 11th, 2013, 8:47am

Personally, I'm the kind of person who really likes light hearted manga without too much (or none at all) drama. I like that they're shy and that this is their first time falling in love. It IS very slow and has a feeling of softness... So if you aren't really into these kinds of manga you definitely won't like this.

But one thing I've noticed, the main reason why I watch out for new releases like a hawk is because the endings always make me squeal at the last page of the chapter. Always. Whatever the content of the chapter, the last few pages always makes me want to continue reading.

So basically,
The characters are cute, nothing too out there (which is the main reason why I like it), and even though it's slow, it still manages to make me want to continue reading.

I don't mean to be extremely critical, but while I liked this manga at first, it very soon died out for me. The two characters are very interesting (although I have to disagree that Suiren is a strong character at all) and I enjoy their quiet nature. However, like how a previous poster has said, their quietness ultimately takes over the story and thus stagnates progress. I honestly cannot fathom their kiss scene because I don't even think they will get there at the pace they are going.

The drawings are amazing, however, and I got caught up with that most of the time. I also like pretty much all the characters except for the assumed "rival," since she pretty much has no foundation or substance to her character or her love. I mean, I don't mind a little crazy in my shoujos, but the one thing I would like to keep realistic is the character's goals, intentions, aspirations, and reasons. For the rival, however, her goals and intentions have little basis and thus makes her a pretty crappy rival, not even mentioning how stupid she can act and how she barely shows up anymore. Basically what I'm saying is that she's a very useless character and it may have been a waste of time to create her at all.

For Suiren and Kawasumi, I am more lenient to this manga mostly because of Kawasumi's character rather than Suiren's. I can see Suiren going down the path of an obsessive chick and as for Kawasumi, his only flaw is that he can be such a ditz sometimes. I mean,



However, everything else about his character is pretty much perfect and HNNG I love megane guys so go figure. I've seriously never seen a hotter glasses guy. The one thing I agree with aetherwyn on is his character and how he realistically sees the situation. He wants to assume that Suiren likes him, but is afraid he's getting too cocky. He notices that she only talks to him, that from her standpoint she could see him perfectly in the courtyard at lunch. Still, it gets annoying



Anyhow, this manga started out good with an interesting storyline; however, it went downhill from there. I do like Kawasumi's embarrassment and I don't know, Suiren's kind of neutral for me (we have yet to learn anything about her personality other than that she likes Kawasumi for whatever reason, and...I don't know, her hair can change lengths at her own will? Well at least her expressionless, nonchalant nature is kind of cool...but seriously, Morishita-sensei), but I think the thing that set him apart from other guys was how he didn't pay attention to her at the beginning and basically was uninterested. Then for whatever reason, he started to like her. I think the basis for this manga was weak but the good drawings cover it up. It's truly, truly a lighthearted love story as it advertises itself to be (so therefore we can't predict or expect anything like a traumatizing past or something or anything dramatic--it's safe to expect the manga to keep going at its slow, boresome pace as it is), but it seriously hits the extreme. It's a lighthearted story at its best and at its worst.

... Last updated on June 29th, 2013, 1:21am

Everyone seems to love this one, whereas I DETEST shy couples. Not only will their relationship NEVER progress, their crippling shyness takes over the plot and the characters. I don't mind one shy character, but even then not to the agonizing level these two losers are at.
No, just simply no.

Okay, so I've given this a 10/10, no question. WHY?

(p.s. this is going to be stupidly long because I'm being a lil' defensive but I promise you it'll be a good one :3)

Well, there's the big, obvious reasons: the gorgeous art, the paiNFULLY ADORABLE ROMANCE OAUGadlf;a;AHA;DKA. But this manga is so much more than that, so I'm going to break it down.

• 1. THE MAIN CHARACTER, PART ONE: ( Or: on Suiren, the female lead). A story is nothing without its characters, and in a shoujo manga (which is typically more character-driven than, say, a shounen) this is especially important. The main female character in this isn't just beautiful; she's very complex. I know a few reviews have said she's "just a doll" without any depth to her -- but someone who thinks that is missing the ENTIRE POINT OF THE MANGA. Suiren is crazy beautiful, and her entire life, people have been treating her as an object. A doll. Blinded by her beauty, people go crazy over everything she does, cooing and staring and infantilizing... no one, save for her best friend/s, has ever treated her as a normal girl. Recognized that she's imperfect. People call her "Takane-chan" because they don't even WANT to see her as a normal girl. She's this mysterious, inhuman, unreachable piece of artwork. And so Suiren slowly stops smiling, slowly stops talking, because she wants to blend in, doesn't want everyone staring at her and making her out to be this.. doll (or, at her junior high, the school mascot). She daydreams as a way of escaping her reality.
  
  But the thing is, Suiren IS a regular girl. And she's become painfully, painfully shy, as a result of the way people constantly treat her. But she is NOT. WEAK. Not at all. She's one of the strongest female leads I have EVER seen. She is terrified of talking, terrified of people, but even if she's TREMBLING ALL OVER she will push through her fear and try and talk anyway. So strong. Up to this point, she's even the one with most of the agency in the budding romance between her and Kawasumi, which is.. practically unprecedented in a shoujo manga. So good. I'm so proud of her. She grows tremendously.
• 2. THE MAIN CHARACTER, PART TWO: (Or: on Kawasumi, the male lead) I love Kawasumi too, but this won't be anywhere near as long as Suiren's part because.. well, everyone seems to generally like him. He's focused, hardworking, compassionate, sweet, a good friend.. the kind of male lead you want to root for. None of the stereotypical Shoujo-Prince-aloof-asshole here, my friends. He blushes. He gets dorkily excited when things happen between him and Suiren. He gets embarrassed and thinks he's being too cocky when he notices that Suiren treats him differently from other guys (but in a realistic and humble way, not in a "omfg it's so obvious she likes you, don't be that stupid" kind of way). A+++.
• 3. FRIENDSHIPS GALORE. EVEN BETWEEN LADIES. This is where this manga reminds me a little of Sakisaka Io's works; the latter is a master at crafting strong friendships between characters. Too often in shoujo manga (and, hell, even in other genres), friendships are cast aside for romance. Not here. Friendships are valued immensely in this manga. Suiren's two best friends are perfect -- I love them so much, I don't know if you understand (well, if you read the manga, you probably do). They look out for each other, protect each other, help each other... they're normal friends. For instance, I really new this manga was a gem when, in one chapter, Suiren is going to meet Kawasumi (and has been eagerly anticipating this all day) -- and ends up abandoning her plans with him just so she can help her friend out (over something minor -- not even something big, like if her friend broke up with her boyfriend or something). Kawasumi and his best friend, on that note, have what's basically the cutest bromance ever, too. I love it.
• 4. WELL-ROUNDED "ANTAGONIST" Another thing I love about this manga (and, what again reminds me of Sakisaka Io) is that even the "antagonist" in this -- that is to say, another girl who falls for Kawasumi -- is very well-rounded. We're not supposed to hate her. No one should ever be faulted for falling in love, you know? She's charming and likable, and I'm happy when she gets more screen time (even if it might mean things are a little bumpier between Suiren and Kawasumi -- but don't worry, this manga isn't about trivial misunderstandings driving the plot, so any strife between the two characters is used to help them grow as characters (and simultaneously grow closer together)).

There's obviously a lot more that's great about this manga -- I could seriously go on for hours. Some people say the pace of this manga is slow, but I actually think it's very well paced. It just depends on what you're looking for. If you want BIG DRAMATIC ACTIONS and ANGST and kisses with sakura blossoms floating in the background, this isn't for you. Instead, this manga cherishes those small, fleeting moments that are so much a part of first love. Making eye contact, glancing away, looking back. Being constantly aware of someone else's presence. Awkward blushes, moments of meaningful silence. The two practically dance around each other, but in a very relatable and realistic way.

There's a lot of subtlety to this manga. In the characters, in the way things unfold... but it's so, so beautiful. So relax, slow yourself down, and read this, because I really do think it's worth it.

oh my god I'm so sorry this is so long. welp. :x

... Last updated on June 6th, 2013, 11:37am

HHHHHNNNNNNNGGGGGGG! >//< is the right phrase for this manga. It's cute, it's sweet, it's ridiculously adorable. It's a good thing my heart still can handle it. Okay, I'm a bit exaggerating now, but I tell you what, beware of the amount of cuteness in this manga. Be ready to squeal all over the place.

Some more from me..
The story is actually quite simple, you know, about innocent love and stuff.. and yes, the pace is slow, like, really slow. But nah, it doesn't really matter. The art though.. It's really outstanding. So yeah I really recommend this to everyone. Read it, now.