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“High schooler Umiho falls for Namose through math class; after he drops out, friend Yachiyo helps her pursue him.”
Hana to Rakurai
花と落雷
7.55
2,934 rank · 6,342 readers · 32 favorites
Shoujo
School
Romance
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Synopsis
High schooler Umiho falls for Namose through math class; after he drops out, friend Yachiyo helps her pursue him.
The story centers on Umiho, a high school girl who has a crush on schoolmate Namose, a boy from a different class whom Umiho manages to meet through an integrated math class. Because Namose is often busy with club work, he always uses Umiho's notes to study, and she falls in love with him after spending time together. But after Namose drops out of the class due to bad grades and they are separated, Umiho is saddened. At that point, she meets and befriends Yachiyo, a girl who supports Umiho in pursuing a relationship with Namose. (Source: ANN)
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9.0
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Score distribution
median 9
mode 9
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· shortest highly-rated reviews
- 9 “This manga is a fantastic read that masterfully balances funny, painful, and heart-warming moments while successfully avoiding the tired trope of love triangles. The only drawback is its brevity,...”
- 9 “Hana to Rakurai is a masterfully structured, short story featuring deeply realistic characters, beautiful art, and an emotionally uplifting narrative that leaves me feeling empowered. While the...”
- 9 “"Flower and Thunderbolt" offers a refreshing, straightforward romance experience with a well-paced narrative and heartwarming character growth that avoids unnecessary clichés. While the art style...”
Verbosity
Short · 0%
Medium · 67%
Long · 33%
Read Order & Related
A self-contained story.
No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — Hana to Rakurai begins and ends here.
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A Manga Publication
- Format 8 × 2 ch × vol
- Total read 1h 04m approx
- Published Sep 2012 – Apr 2013
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M20139 catalog