Never did I expect that I would cry and be happy at the same time literally in every chapter in a manga.

~ Quick synopsis ~

This manga is mainly about an old couple with an old family that survived a horrific world war. That’re twenty years later, now reminiscing and remembering the good and the bad memories they’ve had and made. Now what makes this completely different and unique, is how the story goes and it’s pacing in particular. It isn’t that special or really different but overall how it shows you the scenes and how captivating it is. Like really, you’d only understand me if you’ve read the manga.

~ Thoughts ~

First and foremost, this really messed me up inside and out. I’ve said this the second time already, yet I’ll say it again. You’d get heavily and emotionally invested with it’s characters and it’s conflicts and overall the story. Which is also really something to take note of.

~ The characters ~

I’d have to say, each and everyone one of them is unique and isn’t shallow. They have depth. They have emotions and interests. They have their likings and whatnot. They’re characters that’re people who felt really real. Like the Young Toranosuke whos’ having the dilemma of Juvenile love. Troubled so heavy in confessing and having the hand of the beautiful Servant Kaoru. The main couple’s power dynamic is very entertaining. Yet this isn’t the only relationship in the story that is unique and wholesome. Some of it was also very bothersome and saddening. The struggles and strong emotions they’ve had. You can’t help but feel and somehow and somewhat relate also. The characters aren’t simple as they’re quite written decently. Enough to respect the story for what it is and how it goes.

~ Illustrations/Art ~

The illustrations aren’t that particularly special or great. But it definitely did a good job on delivering and maneuvering the characters with their emotions. You can really feel the mood and the situation that they’re in. Which makes the story and the manga overall even better.

~ Favorite Scene/Panel ~

Honestly, I’d say everything and every simple yet crucial panel of the story. It really hits different when you’re invested whole heartedly. But that would just be crude and ridiculous. So I might have to pick this one. There’s still a lot of powerful and impactful scenes that I can show but I can only show this. To also avoid spoilers. .^_^.

~ My Gripes or Critical criticisms/Nitpicking ~

As much as the author did a good job, in my opinion. The story hits you with the same emotional beats, again and again. It’s something to really critically take note of as it shouldn't frequently happen in a story. Because it makes things simple and even bad to others. Like the constant emotional scenes of being worried, sad and crying of the characters. Which is too simple yet still an effective way to make your audience feel emotional. But despite this, it still doesn’t change the fact that I really got hit by it too. Which isn’t too bad. And the author provides a buildup for every conflict and emotional payoff.

If you’ve read all of this, then I appreciate it!

Would love to know what you think about the review and the story too!