The art is mostly pretty decent and clean. This particular take is more of a realistic drama in tone. This is also one of those shoujo manga where the characters start dating early in, which is the fashion these days. I think this one is a reasonably high quality one of this type.

Kiss me at the Stroke of Midnight is yet another take on the shoujo trope of a girl ends up dating a celebrity. I especially liked that both are in some way pervy, making for some funny situations. Although there is still that tragic (?) background of her which is going to be revealed in the next volume.

But as the story progresses you'll see that there's more to them that it seems, it explains quite well how they became the people they are. She seemed like a completely ordinary student who wanted to date a hot dude, and he like a random hot celeb. At first, I wasn't convinced by either of the two main characters. I think the characters really are a strong point about this manga. They start dating very early on, so you get to see a lot of moments between them, and they also aren't as 'pure' as many other shoujo characters are. Some of the drama really felt unnecessary, I mean there's no point in having it when it doesn't even give them the slightest push.

Love-rival appears, gets to know female MC, gives up and instead befriends her. Most of the drama got resolved in like no time, to the point where Somehow, they don't have any real problems or insecurities between them, so all drama initiates from outside influences. Nearly all the drama so far was solely revolving around the fact that he's a celebrity and thus they have to keep their relationship a secret. High school girl meets celebrity and they start dating. Well, the main plot really isn't that exciting. If you like shoujo, and early romance, give it a try. Not overly clichee, but nothing really new either. Overall a typical but still quite solid shoujo manga. ītw: funny bone was a major element in the unfolding of the story and I also thought the ending was pretty good for them. the characters were amazing unless mitsuki at first he was so annoying and smug but at the end i did liked him. kaede is super hot and handsome hahaha i mean, the art itself is very beautiful too. too wholesome for my heart.Īll in all, this is something i'll reread it in the future bcs its so good :d and agreed. There were parts where i cried when kaede was resolving his problems, and i still cried out of happiness at the ending bcs it was soooo cute.

(the development of the secondary couples is present in volume 12, which is not yet translated into English, but I have read it in Japanese so if you want to know in detail the ending of the manga send me a private message). i mean, the story they develop, both the main couple and the other secondary couples is unique and very cute. (pls, thats not a spoiler, i didnt say what will happen, just saying topics.)Īlso see how open and confortable the couples are with each other. There weren't any serious love triangles or problems aside from Kaede's issue with the band, his ex girlfriend, stalkers and obviously, other companies trying to blackmail him and Hinana's problem with her parents. I read this without any expectations and now it's one of my favorite. Well, this is my first romance manga's review and tbh i personally didn't think i'd like this when i first read it because i wasn't a fan of Mikimoto-sensei's previous works and i thought i would not enjoy reading straight romance manga.

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