※ : THINGS TO CONSIDER: ・ English is my second language, there may be errors in my grammar.. ・I try to make a spoiler-free review, however, in the section opinion if something important happens I mention it. ・General experience ≠ Final score. My personal score is based in 5 star system, so I tried to put an accurate number here, but isn't always the case. ・Locate (Brief) Conclusion + Recommendation section where the main points are summarized.━━━━━━━ ⟡ ━━━━━━━

Experience with Kawaii dake ja Nai Shikimori-san

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In this story we see the afterwards of confession, this premise put a new concept in action where they couple don’t fall into misunderstandings and confusions for not knowing how to convey their feelings, in the same way, no unnecessary tropes to put some weight to the story.

They recognizing their flaws and rely on the other to overcoming the situations to come. Although, the relevance focuses on them, at the same time the story opens the path to explore friendship, giving the realism of a healthy and realistic interactions, not falling into the monotony of closing the world of its characters.

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In the first instance you can perceive this story as a simple romcom due to the moe-gap of Shikimori-san has as the lead protagonist, without trying she is "cool" saving her boyfriend from the dangers and extraordinary situations that happen between them. On the other hand, Izumi as usual express how amazing and “handsome” is his girlfriend, keeping inside the fact that above all she is "cute”.

Mostly that’s the dynamic of the couple, however, in the long run that aspects decrease, allowing to us the appreciate her relationship with Izumi. Probably, this title fits more like a Slice of Life, because we see the progress in their relationship, where it’s not necessary to reach an imaginary point to consider themselves "a valid couple", they go at their own pace.

As the same way, the relevance regarding their friends grows, giving variety of point of view that makes us feel closer to all the characters that are in a important stage of their youth. Nevertheless, sometimes there are a static point, where you expect go deeper into the characters.

Certainly, the fact that the author doesn’t use forced tropes for the sake of drama, made this story memorable in the way of developing the events, adding its touch of realism.

The drawing on the early stage of the manga was strong, detailed and convey so much in the expressions of the characters, using well the space on each page. Albeit, over time some external changes sacrificed the quality to deliver an enjoyable weekly reading, focusing the forces on the most relevant panels.

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Being a Slice of Life manga than romcom, don't get confused and be disappointed after.

We witness the development of the main characters, even though, the couple and their conflicts are not always relatable and in certain context, out of place, such Shikimori’s dreams and Izumi’s bad luck. Instead, in the progress these points become something more understandable allowing to connect with them, along the side characters, who expressed memorable moments to appreciate.

For the most part, it was a reading of discovering and growth, where two different persons connect and enjoy their youth, going through coming of age together, within a light comedy and a sincere atmosphere. I recommended this manga if you enjoy these themes!

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