Member Review

First-year high school student Saki is downright obsessed with beautiful second-year Makoto. Even when she finds out he's a cross-dressing boy, her admiration only seems to grow. Between hyper-positive Saki and overprotective friend Ryuji, Makoto will slowly realize that he can be himself and still be loved.

I adored how supportive Makoto's friends were of the way he expresses his gender. It's not something he has a lot of, so seeing him bloom whenever they're together was the sweetest part of the story. Although Saki is so positive that she does feel a little annoying, I think it's her extroverted attitude that will ultimately help Makoto find the courage to be freer. And Ryuji's silent support and total denial about his feelings are too sweet for words.
The blurb goes on about how it's a love triangle, but I honestly never felt like that was even an element of the story. Yes, both Saki and Ryuji feel something for Makoto, but everyone's so pure and supportive that it doesn't feel like an issue. If you're like me and usually avoid anything that has a love triangle, don't let that line keep you from experiencing this sweet and supportive story.
The art is nothing special, yet it perfectly manages to convey the expressions and feelings of the characters.
I have a feeling that things will get a little dark later on, but I'm still looking forward to reading future volumes and seeing Makoto bloom into who he really is.

Thank you to NetGalley and Kodansha Comics for the thought-provoking read!