Looking for Happiness

This was a very good Manga. I loved the story line. I thought it tended to jump around a lot but other than that it was great. (And by jump around I kinda just got lost but it would catch you up so i wasn't completely lost) Story: The story starts off with a girl named Hikaru who is just starting her first year of high school. Her brother has died and she depended on him a lot in the past. On her first day of school she comes across a guy by the name of Miki and imediatly likes him. She also makes a friendby the name of Nene who helps her and towards the beginning upsets Hikaru and they have a fight. Nene gathers information on Miki and then brings Hikaru to confess to him. He kisses her and turns her down. One of Miki's friends, Jun, then tells Hikaru that she shouldn't worry about people like him. This manga is the constant struggle of a first year high school student, and how that just around any corner there can be a certain problem that we must overcome. If you're wondering why I only gave it an 8/10 it was because the ending of the story. (which there is more to the story I just figure all the time that people need to read it and stuff) It was a little to sudden and even 1 more chapter would have been great. It leaves you hanging but not in a wondering way kind of in a "Oh so this is how it's going to end?!" way. But other than that great story and I would reread it :) Art: The art was drawn well. There was a lot of different places and main characters for such a short manga which made it good. Character: The characters we're pretty good as well. They let it kinda brief and to the point about them tho. Not much history to them. Enjoyment: I loved reading this manga! It was overall very good. (This manga can be found at Mangafox incase you need help finding it. It won't be in the drop down menu tho. You have to go to the Manga Directory to find it. All chapters are there. Thanks for reading my review ^-^)

Overall: Yup, 7. Everything is good but nothing exceptional. It's a good read if you're just looking for something to pass time. Actually, there are many parts that are confusing,maybe because it's short. BTW,it'll be raining with a score of 7. Story: 7 The plot is a bit dramatic (especially the start of the story) since it is about a heroine losing her brother swearing she wouldn't cry anymore. It's about accepting death and moving on then meeting new people. This concept is obvious in the story but I think the way it was presented was not enough to move me.In my opinion, you won't feel theheroine's sadness unless you get to know her brother too. He didn't get enough exposure so I didn't feel any attachment. Well then, about the romance part...this is where I'm confused. They move on real fast that I don't understand what they're thinking. You'll just be like," did I miss any chapter, what is with this development?" For a short story, I think many events and characters are put up together that the story can't focus on one. Many people may have been disappointed with the ending and I'm one of them. It didn't really conclude what happened between the 3. At the beginning of the story it says everyone will eventually die then at the end it's like it's saying life goes on (I find these two ideas contradicting O_O) But maybe, that's the mangaka's point? Art:7 The drawing is fine I guess, though I tend to get confused with the guys during the first few chapters since they are somewhat similar but it improved as it progress. Character:7 In general, you'll be seeing development with all of the characters. There won't be a flat character, they're so dynamic. Like I said, they constantly change especially the 3 main characters. The way they were introduced is different on how they really act. They are somewhat inconsistent with their characters particularly Miki. A guy who is just fooling around at first then becomes serious is not new but in his case his inner feeling are not properly conveyed that the way he acts is a bit confusing. Jun, since he's the silent type is also one who's hard to understand. So if you like the silent mysterious type, you may root for him haha The way they get jealous is kind of cute XD The heroine, Hikaru is optimistic and honest (most shoujo heroines are like this haha She's one who doesn't sugar coat) Yeah, real honest that she told Nene off. I like characters like Hikaru who can be honest, saying what she thinks is right. The other supporting characters were also given a little exposure and had their own stories but like I've said it's too short that it can't focus on their feelings. Enjoyment:7 I may have pointed many flaws but it can't be helped. There are only rare occasions where there are minimal plot holes in a story. I still enjoyed reading it, you know? You might too. So that concludes my review. I hope it helps you decide on whether to read it or not. :)