It's like a slice of life. A very simple storyline, which is beautified by the 'realness' of the characters. Things don't always go the way you expect them to be. What you're searching for, is hidden right under your nose; you just have to realize it's there. This manga shows you that.
Though I could predict the ending from the start, the fact that it actually happened, made it very pleasing to read.
It's from the mangaka of Aishiteruze Baby! No wonder it's so good.

... Last updated on December 30th, 2007, 4:29am

I really liked this one because the twist and the main theme are original yet really entertaining. I felt like i could relate to her feelings soooo much, and for this it has 10. The art work is also really pretty ;-)

cha i saw that coming and i was SO friggin happy it did the ending was great and this mangaka is good at feel good manga's just like Aishiteruzu baby wich was just as good this manga was kool and an amazing read the charcters weren't as sterotypical... the main character was always crying but she was strong 2 so i liked her more than most shojo grls (however i have no problem with whiney shojo grls like most ppl do ..prolly cuz there r alot of sappy grls like that at my school {dies a lil on the inside])

any way i digress(?) thia was good if u want a quick fun read

8/10

A typical romance story set during high school, though... with slightly better than average characterisation, with none of that "mushy mushy" or "melodramatic" approach to life. I kinda liked all the characters involved but I really wished there'd been more to them because at times, there just wasn't enough to really flesh them out. Yes, they were fun to read about as they had their own real strengths and weaknesses, had their own personalities. But sometimes, they felt a little flat since there wasn't too much in terms of interactions, their thoughts and so forth.

Also, I didn't really like the ending

... Last updated on April 2nd, 2010, 11:31am

I quite like this manga hehe.. I kinda knew the ending because I read the comments on here. >.<; But at some points in the manga I still felt that it would turn out the way other typical shoujos did. But it didn't, and that's why I like it. Art is good, of course. And the characters are likable too. Despite the main girl always crying and all, I still find her likable, she's strong in her own way.
I just wish we get to see more development in the characters' relationship.. But overall, it's pretty good.

to me its cute...i wish there was kinda a small sequel talking about wut happend to Mai and Yaezou...lol

I think what I found most appealing about the story was the open mindedness of the characters. Mai, tired of being picked on, decided to think of her own happiness a bit more instead of being a victim. She aggressively pursued a relationship with Sen, who made her feel happy, but stayed conscientious of others' feelings as well.

Even when things don't go exactly to her advantage she makes sure things are open and honest for everyone involved. This inspires others to do the same.



As far as Yeazou's sexually goes; if reading works by CLAMP has taught me anything, it's that love can't always be packaged and labeled.

The conclusion may seem a bit rushed, but it kept in pace with the rest of the story. I actually enjoyed how quickly I was getting through the chapters, it was like reading one volume instead of three. I also liked that the end was left open in many ways. This mirrored the story's theme of being open and taking chances in order to find happiness.

I just finished the series. I began to read it a long while ago but dropped it after a few pages because the plot seemed weird to me.
Yesterday I finally picked it up again because I didn't wanted it to remain unfinished.

My impression on this is like I first thought: really weird. The first story by Maki Yoko I read was Aishiteruze Baby, which was way better than this one. But I don't really want to compare right now.
This might be a spoiler, but I need to say this: What really irritated me was that I couldn't believe that Yaezou was actually homosexual and even turned bisexual in the end...? In the beginning I could't tell wether he tells the truth or is just pranking on Mai. In the end, I couldn't understand his action at all because not even once did he talk properly about his sexuality. I mean...it was just so confusing.

What's more, the story felt rushed. When there are only 3 volumes the author shouldn't have picked so many things to pack into it. It was too much for too little space and especially the homosexuality was explained inadequately.

Moreover, Mai fell in love with Sen too early and too unexpected and too inapprehensible. I felt like: "Huh? Why out of the blue now...?"

All in all rather weird.

... Last updated on September 5th, 2012, 5:09am

Lets start with the positives... The art was good and the story seemed promising. I think it was cruel to take away their love though. And the ending left me sad and confused. sure it had a "happy" ending, but there was something a little (-_-) about it. can't explain it fully. I do agree that it seemed rushed but I guess it was also fitting. Just wished there was more to it.

... Last updated on March 27th, 2012, 8:07pm