Sekine's Love

Chapter 32 (dunno where 33 is) Story 9: It was great as my rating states, it felt a little bit unreal (so 10 is out of question + other reasons). Sekine-kun no Koi is a story with a mixed josei and seinen vibe, meaning you have a girly romance with a mix of male perspective (dominated by male perspective). MC is an odd ball, he is basically an robo genius with no emotions of his, but as the manga goes so does story development. My last statement can be compared to a blooming flower (story starts slow then you see magic happen, feels train moving faster than lightspeed, also it is majestic like unicorn on sunny rainbowy day). Next will be why not 10, well it was unreal for me, why for me? I didn't meet a lot of genius ranked people (maybe), but his way of living seemed a bit too romanticized it was like here is MC he is demi god...So bow down to him (hyperbola of course but that how i saw it..at first). If you think that this manga is only about MC noooo you are wrong, it's simply that film started rolling with him, but in course of this story new people arrive and make this story RICH with different thoughts, feelings and experiences. In the end story was fantastic yet it was lacking a bit in reality center. Though it was refreshing josei and seinen mix was something new you see males as being males you see females as being females for the most part (i think this author has a boyfriend or at least knows how some males function <-- Refreshing to say the least, now i know how frustrated females feel reading shounen or hardcore seinen ^__^) Art 8: I am biased against josei/shoujo art it is creepy as basement of drug dealer.....That being said character were great yet it had that girly vibe in there even like an faint echo, yet it still made a tiny bit creep out. Face expressions were good but body drawings well okishly great (still have that one drawing in my mind where MC's friends wife has alien like hands). Background was fine nothing great but nothing mediocre or bad. As for panel placement it was terrific (didn't have a problem finding the right panel) as for dialogue bubbles........also great (had you there for a micro second). Character 10: Yeah a rare thing here character development, past somewhat deep events and growth. MC was weird or should i say quirky but in due time he changed from R2D2 to Don Juan (but more like a monogamous one, simply a magnet for females), before that he was also a Don Juan but it was a mystery for me as if girls are suddenly utterly retarded (since at the start he was shown to have only good looks, academic smarts and bravado of a buffoon (since he really didn't understand what he did). As the story goes you start to understand why he is a female magnet (if you think it was too short then deal with it, no spoilers). As for other heroes of this magnificent manga well they have their lives going for them, while MC is brooding or knitting people are actually go and do stuff (hard to believe that some mangakas remember this). MC Female is actually quite adorable in realistic way, she asks herself question that any person who meets opposite gender person who is amazing in almost every aspect. She felt real, some complexes some denseness at times but most of all she progressed (grew as a person). Main villain in this story is villain only first few chapters then you suddenly understand that, that so to speak "villain" out grew his villainous acts (i don't know from what point...a subtle spoiler). Speaking for characters they are alive, they have their own life going on and they don't stop or change abruptly due to story forced narrative. Supportive characters seem useless at some point but they actually support the story and are to be considered as people you meet for one day (i mean about real life), some change your life some simply are mobs (mobs to you not to everyone, remember this narcissistic p*&*). Enjoyment 10: I enjoyed it, i almost didn't have any bumps (where i questioned something), beside the point that MC was questionable at first (but still too white princy for me). Also a quick heads up, there is NTR but in a mild form that it is faint and even pleasant (because it helps the story and is made not to frustrate you and your gray hair). This manga was like a pleasant breeze for me it did have moments where i was feeling insecure (about drama unfolding, usually i feel anger not insecurity where drama is concerned in manga). Overall 9: Would i advice someone? Yes but only to people who like romance in their manga also people who can't go with a little bit cheezy aspects for drama (Female wise). This manga is unique since it shows you people with their concerns and actual train of thought also like a told ya earlier it is a mix between josei and seinen (30-70% or 40-60%). Last but not least ENDING WAS A MAJESTIC, my inner girl screamed (I'm a male btw).

I hate how underrated this is but at the same time, I like being one of the few that know of this gem. First and probably the last review so take my words with a grain of salt and beware of spoilers cause I don't know what i'm typing half the time. Also, to save any readers time, if ur looking for a drama, romance about a pure/ emotionless guy or if you're looking for a romance outside of all those Highschool lovefests, I recommend giving this manga a try. If you aren't, scurry off. Story: 9 I don't think the synopsis does a very good job ofdescribing the manga though I doubt I could do better. Essentially, Sekine-Kun no koi is about a man who seems perfect on the outside but is a mess within due to his past. we follow him as he falls in love for the first time but his pure character becomes an obstacle. don't want to spoil too much but the story really had me absorbed and empathizing with Sekine's character even though others may not like him as much. Art: 7 Not the best but not the worst. I believe the artwork really fits in when establishing the mood and characters. I would give it a higher rating but when viewed objectively, the art is lacking in comparison with other more mature themed titles. Characters: 8 not many characters in this manga. If you like MCs that don't understand emotions/ themselves you'll love Sekine. in my opinion, the characters are well rounded, likable and most importantly, understandable..well to an extent. the "Sekine obsession" from the females around him is a bit absurd I have to admit. Enjoyment: 10 I loved it. Overall: 10 Technically should have a 9 or 8 as an overall but I'm not a person that likes to go too technical into these things. what I value the most from the manga is enjoyment and clearly, enjoyded i did :) Though in all seriousness if you're not looking for a slowish paced drama romance from an eccentric dudes perspective I can't recommend. This review is heavily opinion based and my ratings are skewed due to my love of these kinds of manga.

I mean this with all the love and seriousness that goes into a topic such as this, but Sekine is the most autistic main character I have ever read in manga. The way he views the world and how he interacts with the people around him seemed to resonate heavily with a version of the autistic experience of navigating love and relationships (according to my understanding). Not in a silly and quirky way. Not in a tropey and stereotypical way. But in a frustrating and self-destructive way. Sekine would come off as a total creep weirdo if not for his earnestness and honesty at theend of the day. He's an interesting person who does not fall into classic male tropes and the entire story feels very different from other josei I have read. I liked how this manga addressed certain topics. I could feel his social anxiousness. I could feel his overwhelming anxieties and fears. I could feel his defeat. I really empathized for Sekine, even when he made choices I would have never suggested to a male looking to make a love connection, lol. I liked it. I didn't super love it. But it was unique and I would definitely read it again.

I loved this , it was quirky and a bit confusing at points (I am guessing this is the case due to things getting lost in translation) but it was interesting and so different from other slice-of-life works. I'm writing this review because no one here has mentioned how dark it can get sometimes, so slight spoilers. It's not gorey and stuff but people who are sensitive to content that mentions sexual abuse- this one is not for you. There are descriptions of sexual exploitation which is not extremely graphic as I mentioned but can be upsetting to see, but this does not take ahuge chunk of the story. So if you like slice of life works and can handle a bit of edge , go for it. The art work was good , the characters are quirky and lovable and the story is great too. Overall a solid 8/10 from me.