For people who watched the anime and want more of Pon no Michi's world, this manga is a must-read. Even though it is a "what if" spin-off, it still felt like I was watching bonus OVA content. The story was pretty fun seeing characters grown up and yet still act like their teenage self while enjoying a good game of mahjong. Manga did feel more mahjong-oriented instead of CGDCT like anime did so as a fellow player I really enjoyed that part. Also, there's an ecchi aspect to the story that felt unexpected but I liked it. I feel like Mangaka could expand the story andwrite more but I doubt we will get to see any Pon no Michi story ever again, unfortunately.

Characters thankfully still have the charm that we see in anime (like Nashiko being a clumsy player for example) so I appreciate that part. Even the new character Touji managed to fit pretty well into the plot and main cast dynamics. I wish we got to see Emi but considering she felt neglected even in anime I'm not surprised at all.

Lastly, the art was pretty damn good, a bit above your average art so I really can't have any complaints about it. Characters look stunning and their facial expressions look so as well.

Overall for Pon no Michi fans I recommend it, I'm sure you will love it!