Shinigami no Aria

This is a short story, primarily revolving around the two main characters, an Angel who must charm her human prey in order to become a Shinigami. Story, 7: While the plot isn't entirely original, I thought it was good for a one-shot. The references to "Manon Lescaut" were particularly worthy of note, as it fit well with the overall theme of tragic love throughout the story. Art, 7: The art is good but there were only a few panels that really captured my attention. Shoujo fans will probably like it a lot. Characters, 6: I thought the two leads were charming, but they were fairly flat on thewhole. For a one-shot, this is mostly to be expected. Enjoyment, 6: I liked most of the buildup in this chapter, but the ending wasn't particularly satisfying for me. Overall, 6: Anyone looking for a quick romance read will probably like this, in addition to shoujo fans. The Shinigami plotline may be interesting to fans of the supernatural as well.