Adachi, throughout the entire story, remains a mystery, acting as more of a catalyst for the other characters' developments than her own. The inconsistent characterization is especially obvious towards the end, as loose ends were tied up - and not - but overall, the series had a cast that was wonderful and colourful, if not careful.Īdachi Hana may seem to be the main character at the beginning, but as the story progresses, it will quickly turn obvious that the focus is on Shinagawa. Minor characters that only appear in one arc occasionally got a complete backstory, while we didn't even know anything beyond the name of the - arguably - most important character. Recurring side characters were sometimes built up, but disappeared before they could be finished or unnecessary characters gained too much focus at times. Some are well-developed and relatable, while others are inexplicably left a mystery. Beyond that, though, there is quite a variance in their treatment. The characters are all solid and distinct, if not original. Note that there is a bit of a harem going on however, it played a very small role in the story, and even I, with my grand dislike of even such a hint, could overlook it. Nothing that will usurp your beliefs, but a manga that will perhaps just steal a little place in your heart. It is a heart-warming story that never quite brings you to tears, but will make you reflect on the relationships in your life. While it never does teach any life-changing lessons or suggest a ground-breaking new idea, by the end, Yankee-kun to Megane-chan has folded itself into a neat little package of thoughts and reminders about happiness and appreciation. It starts off as a slightly more self-deprecating (or slightly less self-conscious, depending on which way you take it), and particularly funny comedy, but by the end, the mood has sobered down into a not-quite-melancholy atmosphere. The tone of the story changes as it progresses, in a very subtle manner. And through it all, themes such as friendship are treated with a delicate touch that is sincere and thought-provoking, but never repetitive. Problems are dealt with and resolved in ways that are surprisingly candid. The storyline acts as a background to reveal these characters that you come to know more and more. There lies a sense of realism in the natural pacing of the plot. Towards the end, there is a sense of climax, but it develops at a natural pace from the growth of the characters, and progression of their lives. There is no specific goal towards which the arcs build, but even so, it manages to be engaging and even - sometimes - suspenseful. It is not episodic, as many tend to be, but its short arcs don't provide much in terms of plot development. The plot is typical of the comedy-based genre: simple, straightforward, and with little advance in regards to progress.
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