A completely self-centered and dense 13yo boy falls in love with his 16yo neighbor, a film enthusiast. We watch him grow up, both physically and mentally, doing whatever it takes to be with her, all while they are both chasing their own dreams. This manga speaks to us about chasing our dreams, learning self-worth, and bettering ourselves every day. It shows how, through willpower—in this case, driven by love—we can change and broaden our horizons in order to mature and truly understand what it means to love. It is a solid coming-of-age story where we witness the MC's development. He does everything for his beloved Shio, giving herthe courage and confidence she needs to pursue her dreams.

This growth is portrayed subtly, such as when the main character starts learning more kanji just to be able to read and better understand his neighbor's writing—since she sees feelings reflected in movies that the MC doesn't even grasp yet.

It’s a short, heartwarming read that invites deep reflection, marking another worthy addition to the world of rom-coms.