“Prism” is a sweet and simple story of two young lesbians exploring the many firsts of dating and being in love, and while it is tender and enjoyable, it does little to stand out amongst other such entries in the Yuri genre. “Prism” is mostly benefited by its honest youthful vigor, but it does stride a line between a candid exploration of a coming-of-age experience and sexual voyeurism which I must admit is uncomfortable. The premise of the series is a bit tired, but charming nonetheless, and I was pleasantly surprised by multiple aspects of this story and its world. The consequences of pursuing samegender relationships are made clear without resorting to melodrama, and the main character, Megumi, through the aid of framing, expressions, and dialogue is a girl I’m sure many people who have lived through similar experiences as her can relate to. It would be nice if Hikaru’s characterization was a bit more fleshed out or consistent, but considering the short run time the story did an adequate job of helping me experience Megumi and Hikaru’s love for one another. I would with little to no urgency or conviction recommend this manga as a short pleasant read if what I’ve said so far hasn’t turned you away, but it’s honestly not a big deal if you don’t make time for it.