There's initially elements of sexual harassment that almost made me drop it, but it's actually mostly dreams and fantasy and the two protagonists actually question their attitude.
The whole situation is very interesting and realistic, due to many people being in heterosexual marriage in real life. There's comedic elements and the end is pretty wholesome.
A must read.

I really loved how slow paced this manga was without feeling draggy or boring. It made the development of the relationship feel believable and not rushed at all.

All the fantasy gags were HILARIOUS and I burst out laughing many times ahaha. I think the revelation of Serizawa's.....secret body accessories actually made me do a spit take lmao.

I LOVED the character of Haruko!! You could tell that Mikado truly cared for her and loved her, even if he wasn't attracted to her. Bless him for trying, tho. I absolutely loved that she got her own little character arc and her own happy ending.

Wow. I almost dropped this after the first chapter, but I'm glad I kept reading.

Although it started as a gag manga, it quickly developed into something more serious and realistic while still keeping some hints of comedy and so much hope.

This manga also deserves some kudos for Haruko. Normally characters in her position gets a flat characterization for the sake of the plot, but she was a genuine character with her own story, worries and grow. Even the household chores extra is weirdly painful, but in a good way.

... Last updated on March 25th, 2022, 7:28pm

In the first couple of pages, I wasn't so sure. I thought it was going to be yet another mindless comedy for the sake of comedy (which is alright from time to time). I was mistaken. It's comedic, but it handles real emotions skillfully.

One of the characters is feeling trapped, empty, looking for an outlet in daydreams, chasing little joys like wanting to brag about a gift from the person he likes. His feelings and struggles felt genuine, although the stress and hopelessness, unfortunately, lead him to excuse himself for actions that are inexcusable. Although inexcusable, it's realistic. Some people do feel they deserve better and sometimes seek that "better" regardless of the morality of their actions.

The other character struggles to connect with people. He has his own unique way of looking at the world and reacting to it which makes him unaware of his surroundings and a little delusional, although he yearns for acceptance and connection and wants to feel appreciated.



The woman in the marriage wants to create a world for herself within the prison that was chosen for her. Using food to comfort herself, looking for meaning and motivation through her job, envying things that people take for granted like being able to pick your own wedding's flower arrangement, and using her work to fill the void of her unfulfilled dreams.

Both people were pushed into this marriage, and they're both trying to make it work. They respect each other, but they do feel the toll of it and it shows. Unlike some other yaoi out there, the woman is not depicted as an evil plot device, just a normal person with normal struggles and normal dreams.

The manga underlines very realistic feelings through comedy, and because I was thoroughly engaged in observing all the characters and noticing all the little details in their interactions, I read two whole volumes in one sitting without even realizing it then came to write this review. Maybe it was just my own mood while reading this, but it didn't feel like some other manga where they try to explain actions and reactions by tacking on a sad backstory or manufacturing conflict. Nothing felt tacked on here, I felt like I was simply observing people just the way they are trying to find happiness and make life work. That realism between the lines of comedy and hyperbolic situations scratched an itch I didn't know I had.

... Last updated on November 25th, 2021, 2:50am