This isn't your average happy-go-lucky manga, but more of a healing and heartwarming one. Coming from someone who usually enjoys classic, lighthearted romcoms, I found it refreshing to read something different for a change. The premise of this manga leans on the unusual side: the hero and heroine are university exes, and 17 years after their break-up, she asks him to freeload together with her 14-year-old daughter. Right off the bat, this screams red flag, and I agree. I had difficulties trying to come to terms with the premise at the first few chapters. But I decided to continue reading out of curiosity, and the rest ofthe chapters are actually pretty wholesome. Some heartwarming scenes are noticeably contrived, but they are still nice overall.

What also sets this manga apart from other titles is how openly the author shows the male lead's inability to move on, and that single decision changes everything as you can slowly see his emotional growth and mindset shifting over time. It's quite interesting to me, and unprecedented in other romcoms due to the nature of this unique premise.

All in all, I'd say if you're looking for something different, this is worth a look. Is this a must-read? Probably not. I can totally understand if you don't like the concept outright.