This manga is special. The level of delicacy it treats its characters with is a considerable rarity. Because the characters are so carefully crafted, they feel truly genuine. For such a character-driven story, this is so important because it's what lays its entire foundation. The author describes them as "imperfect girls" which makes sense because we are the same, that's just what it means to be human. Along with their beautiful sides, it doesn't shy away from showing their ugly sides as well. By relation, one of the biggest strengths of this manga is how well it captures the intricacies of human emotions. Emotions are often out of our control and tend to catch us by surprise. The story in no way diminishes that and portrays the internal conflicts of the characters in a deeply meaningful manner.

The central theme of the story is how other people's image of you can conflict with how you truly feel as a person. The girls here are lost, very much so. The topic of self-identity is a pretty loaded one and it can take a lifetime for us to figure it out. Our passion and connections with others are what help us understand those "unknowns" within us and the author chose social dance as the way to tell that to the readers. The characters in this manga are trying to find themselves as they pursue their passion in dancing, and it's nothing short of masterfully done. On this path, the girls are entwined together, helping each other embrace their true selves rather than submitting to the expectations of other people.

The artwork of this manga is excellent. The artist draws in a soft artstyle that accentuates the story very well. It's a little rough at the start but it gradually becomes cleaner and more consistent as you keep on reading. The characters are beautifully drawn and I often find myself appreciating the background art too. For manga as a medium, it has the advantage of being able to convey to the readers visually as well. Expressions can be worth a thousand words. A well drawn panel can convey everything to the reader without the need of a single word. The artist utilizes this very effectively to set the atmosphere of scenes, resulting in an experience that can be keenly felt.

This is an outstanding manga that I wholeheartedly recommend, even if Yuri isn't your usual jam. I believe the sheer quality and the emotional resonance it carries make for an experience everyone should try and read for themselves. It seems the manga is not very well known at the moment and I hope that changes in the near future.

"Even if I'm imperfect, and even if I don't love myself, other people can still love me. It's okay to fall in love."