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極妻デイズ~極道三兄弟にせまられてます~
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Apr 1, 2018 to Oct 13, 2022
5.5/10
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It's cute, and it has its heart-pounding moments, but it's very typical and average of a reverse harem shoujo. That isn't to say that it's bad, but nothing about it particularly makes it stand out from other reverse harem/ shoujo manga. As with most reverse harem, it has the flaw of the characters fitting into your usual tropes with little to no development that make them seem flat and "cookie cutter"-esque, but they aren't written badly by any means. Despite the premise dealing with the yakuza, it's actually a very light-hearted manga with the yakuza aspect being more in the background. It does have some momentsof drama/ action, but the tension doesn't seem all that high-strung if you're familiar with how romance clichés go. The plot is very straightforward and easy to read, and the focus is moreso on different romantic scenarios between the MC and three male leads. The art is quite nice which makes the romance scenes fun and might make your heart skip a beat if you're a hopeless romantic/ enjoy looking at pretty boys. It's a pretty decent manga if you're looking to just pass the time or otherwise are looking to read something casually/ that's easy to digest.
Self-proclaimed otaku and shut-in Sakura Kisaragi would prefer to spend her days alone in her room, playing her favorite yakuza-themed dating simulator. But when she saves the life of an old man who turns out to be the head of the Amou-gumi crime family, she inadvertently earns a spot in the yakuza's succession plans—moved by her courage, the old man declares that whoever among his three ambitious grandsons can win her hand in marriage will be the next boss. Now kind but ailing Shuusuke, brash hothead Reo, and cool and calculating Ryuusei are all vying to make her their boss wife—but will she be anything more to them than a means to an end? Meanwhile, not everyone in the Amou-gumi organization is happy to have her there... (Source: Kodansha USA) Included one-shots: Volume 11: Uranai to 0 no Kimi., Hoshimotogurashi
Solid shoujou harem manga, in all honesty. Story-wise, it's not too crazy despite trying to deal with the occasional risky subject that serves only as background to the main romance. On the romance, this is one of those romance stories that tries really hard to sell you on all the possible routes, like a visual novel. However, there is one very obvious contender from the very beginning, and no matter how much the author tried to pad it, it stuck with me so I was not very impressed with the build-up of the romantic rivalry at all. Art is nice and pretty. Character face distinctionis always nice, and the chibi art is cute. Focus is obviously on the people, so don't expect amazing background art or scenery. The same goes for action scenes. However, some of the poses for romance, as well as the close-ups on detail, are very well-done. Worldbuilding is interesting, but the underlying conflicts feel half-done and abandoned towards the end or rushed. Any deep mysteries feel like they were handwaved a bit in explanation. The character development takes up most of the limelight, so the world is made to fit the character arcs. As a result, some things do sound very weirdly convenient and outlandish, even for this fiction. There are occasional developments in the circumstances, with introduction of new power shifts or possible shifts, but they ultimately don't really go anywhere. That said, the character development is well-done in showcasing progression of the romance... all save for maybe one route. Overall, it's a cute read. Nothing super exciting or groundbreaking. If you like a story set in a somewhat darker premise, yet nearly completely blows it all away with humor and romance, this could definitely be for you.