6/10 Hello everyone! As always, I’ll keep this review brief and to the point. To be honest, I’m not entirely sure where to begin. The story overall felt quite average—nothing particularly new or groundbreaking. It’s built on familiar childhood tropes, but unfortunately, even those weren't executed well. A lot of plot points were left unexplained, misunderstandings were never addressed, and the emotional maturity of the characters felt lacking, despite them having grown up. When it comes to character development, there wasn’t much to speak of. While the manga does provide some backstory for the characters, they don't seem to grow or evolve beyond those past experiences. In fact,the story leans more heavily on flashbacks than on progressing the present-day narrative.

The pacing also felt rushed, which didn’t help. This could have been a much better manga with more thoughtful storytelling and character progression. As for the romance tag, it feels misplaced—there’s very little romantic development, aside from perhaps one side character. What little romance exists is buried in the backstory, and even the ending fails to clearly address what was actually going on.

I had fairly high hopes at the start, especially since it gave me a bit of a "Your Lie in April" vibe but unfortunately, it didn’t live up to that initial impression. I wouldn’t go so far as to put this in the "Not Recommended" category, but I also wouldn’t actively recommend it. If you're curious, feel free to give it a read at your leisure, but temper your expectations—it’s solidly mediocre.