I have never been a fan of Minami Kanan's art OR plots (or lack thereof, really), so I'm not sure how the first volume of this ended up on my harddrive. I decided to give it a go, and I heartily regret even bothering. Usually, I'd bear with at least 2 volumes before I decide whether I should give it up or not, but this is just terrible.
Firstly, the characterization is totally inconsistent. Seri is repeatedly referred to, by herself and others, as a "wild girl", tough and rather tomboyish from her karate days. However, not once have we seen her fend off attacks from Tamaki or anyone else. Even if we peg it down to her infatuation with Tamaki, not even the dumbest of people would just sit there and let themselves be undressed and almost raped. Seri throws out the occasional punch and kick, but when push comes to shove, she sits there crying and unresisting. I have my doubts that Seri can even fight her way out of a paper bag.
Secondly, the plot. I'd go in-depth, but there really isn't much beyond what you see up there in the synopsis. Obstacles in the way of annoying, clingy women and good-looking guys (with bad taste, if they like Seri's type) would repeatedly pop up and try to tear Seri and Tamaki apart. It's been done a million times before, and done better; although cliche, a good author could make it feel like something fresh, and tugs at your heartstrings. This just makes you try to flip through the chapters faster.
Thirdly, the art. I find Minami Kanan's art painful on the eyes because there are numerous panels in which the characters' bodies are wackily proportioned (arms too long, hands far too big, eyes and mouth taking up the whole face, etc). Considering the characters are throwing off their clothes in every other chapter, you'd think she'd be better at drawing their bodies, but unfortunately not. To be fair, there are some occasional panels in which Tamaki or Sora look pretty good.
If you're looking for great art, good plots and characters you can like or identify with, then you definitely won't find it here. However, as selenoliber mentioned, if you're looking for brainless smut (rude jerks tearing off the girl's clothes in the name of love, main character almost getting raped every chapter, etc.) and you've already worked your way through all the better smutty stories out there, then you might enjoy this. Maybe.
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