After reading this manga, I have so many thoughts on my mind, that I don't really know with what should I start. Actually, about my state now... this is that unusual moment, when I really have much stuff in my mind but the feeling is as if it was completely empty. What is for sure, I am overflowing with this pleasent, warm feeling which usually appears after reading something good. I thought this would be relaxing lecture that does not involve thinking and any sort of effort. I thought I needed something like that. But when I read Hana to Rakurai I actually realized, primo, thatthis is nothing like short, simple and silly love story, and secudno, that THIS is what i really needed.

The story is short - only 8 chapters - but it is built in very clever way. There are no superfluous plots, everythink builts tight and structured shape; there are none missing plots either, although you desires more. Good author knows where to stop the story and Watanabe-san has really nice timing. Emotions are not overstated, you can feel them thanks to climat, not because you are constantly reminded about them. (9)

Art is really nice and suits each situation. (9)

Characters are created really, really well. What I liked the most is that most of the times whenever someone new appeard, I already had an idea about what this person may be like - they features were stated so nicely as well as not pushy. They simply felt r e a l. (9)

As you can tell by now, I enjoyed this manga very much. I am grateful for this warm feeling to the story. I apriciate mangaka for making me feel like I can do anything. Hana to Rakurai also gives you oportunity to cry a bit, especially if you are soft-hearted like I am, there are humorous moments as well, but what I will remember for longest is the motto that is in there. (10)

I wish this manga could gain more attention, because it surely deserves it. If you like soft stories with love, friendship, life, a little bit of drama and beautiful idea, than spare some time and read it. It for sure on't take long, and I can't imaging regretting something like this.