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“Shiina hides forbidden romantic feelings for her brother Kiri, threatening their fragile domestic balance.”
"Suki" to Ienai.
“すき”と言えない。
6.71
14,579 rank · 5,779 readers · 9 favorites
Shoujo
Romance
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Synopsis
Shiina hides forbidden romantic feelings for her brother Kiri, threatening their fragile domestic balance.
Shiina carries two closely guarded feelings in her heart. Living under the same roof as her brother Kiri, she finds herself wrestling with emotions she can’t quite name—feelings that go beyond ordinary sibling affection. As she struggles to keep these sentiments hidden, the delicate balance of their everyday life begins to shift, hinting that the truth may not stay buried forever.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 6 sampled reviews
5.2
/10
What 6 readers settled on.
67%
recommend
Score distribution
median 5.5
mode 5
σ 2.03
Agreement
Polarized
σ 2.03 · split reception
The polarity gap
6.0 pts
Recommenders 7.0 · others 1.0
Yes
No
Score over time
↓ 1.83
Running avg · Mar 2009 → Apr 2017
Snap verdicts
· shortest highly-rated reviews
- 7 “This manga is packed with shoujo-goodness, featuring incredibly kawaii characters and a storyline that perfectly balances light, fluffy moments with heavier emotional themes. While I have realized...”
- 7 “This story excels with its incredibly fluffy, kawai character designs and a sparkly art style that perfectly captures the leads' charm. The narrative maintains a refreshing, realistic pace that...”
- 1 “While some readers may be drawn to the "kawaii" and sweet aesthetic, this one-shot is an incredibly overrated experience. The story relies on a predictable, illogical "forbidden incest" trope and...”
Verbosity
Short · 50%
Medium · 50%
Long · 0%
Read Order & Related
A self-contained story.
No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — "Suki" to Ienai. begins and ends here.
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A One shot Publication
- Format 1 ch ch × vol
- Total read 0h 08m approx
- Published Oct 2006 – ongoing
- Source One shot media type
- Ref. BS-M0067 catalog