A transition, a confrontation and a confession.
Creative Staff
Story/Art: Yuki Shiwasu
Translation/Adaptation: JN Productions
What They Say
Hana’s father makes the deal of a lifetime and moves the Nonomura family into a huge mansion… But what the Nonomuras didn’t plan on was Takane moving in with them! Just how are Takane and Hana going to adjust to living together?
Content: (please note that content portions of a review may contain spoilers):
Takane is anything but happy to be living with Hana’s family. He tries to appeal to his grandfather, who set it up in the first place, but wasn’t able to change his grandfather’s mind. Hana also went to Takane’s grandfather, and he hinted at the reason why he is doing this and that he may actually know that she’s Yukari, Hana’s sister. In the end, Takane resigns to the fact that his living conditions once again changed, and things with Nonomura family are bumpy, but heading in the right direction.
Due to this new living arranging, Takane and Hana are spending more time than ever together. Okamon hears all the interesting little situations Takane and Hana have been, and scolds like he’s never done before. She’s really down, because this is the first time since they were kids that Okamon really was mad at her. Though it’s sad, it doesn’t keep Hana from being an active friend and cheering him on at the big soccer game. Okamon, who’s loved Hana since they were little, finds himself struggling to keep his emotions inside for the first time. Soon the cork pops, and he confesses to Hana!
There is also a cute extra chapter about how Takane overhears some ladies talk about what they like men to do to them, such as tilting up their chin. Takane tries his new techniques on Hana, and as it expected it doesn’t go over as well as he thinks it might!
In Summary:
This shojo series is rather consistent in delivering a fun, yet emotional story. There doesn’t seem to be many lulls in the story, and it flows nicely. It’s also interesting to me that the creator keeps reminding the reader that this is about a high school girl and a thirty-year-old man, and that it is something that needs to be addressed. However, the creator does in a way that gentle, yet firm, making the reader remember that the creator isn’t just making whatever they want. There is a purpose in the story, and it goes beyond all the bickering between Takane and Hana and the quips they exchange. I continually enjoy the story more and more with each volume.
Content Grade: B+
Art Grade: B+
Packaging Grade: C
Text/Translation Grade: A
Age Rating: Teen
Released By: Shojo Beat (Viz)
Release Date: June 4, 2019
MSRP: $9.99
