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春待つ僕ら
61
14
Finished
Feb 24, 2014 to Mar 24, 2020
8.0/10
Average Review Score
100%
Recommend It
5
Reviews Worldwide
Harumatsu Bokura is a light romantic story about love, friendship and rivalry that can easily be read by anyone. The plot is simple but executed brilliantly. The best part of this manga is the little moments between the two main leads and the secondary leads. There isn't too many grand scale misunderstandings (except for one) and the author instead focuses on the little pockets of character development for each cast. The comedy is great and the direction of the plot is pretty clear from the start. The main lead girl, Mitsuki is self-aware in a sense that she fully understands her feelings and abilities, which makesher different than most female lead. The lead guy, Towa is also a breathe of fresh air as unlike most lead guy, he is oozing with warmth and gentleness but with enough angst that makes things interesting. Rival lead guy also has good characterization and keeps the plot moving forward. Overall, it is a story that is light but oozing with lots of doki doki moments. The friendship of the four main guys is also such a fun thing to read. Sidenote: This is far from being harem. There's only two guys competing for the main girl.
The timid and reserved Mitsuki Haruno seeks her dream sociable life at high school. But despite her best efforts, her ineptitude to speak her mind impedes her from befriending anyone. Nonetheless, while working at a cafe one day, she has a fateful encounter with her school's four idolized basketball players—Towa Asakura, Rui Miyamotoi, Ryuuji Tada, and Kyousuke Wakamiya. At first glance, these four heartthrobs come off as arrogant individuals, responsible for invading her cafe's safe haven. Soon after though, as they uphold their promise of keeping her workplace a secret, Mitsuki starts to see them in a new light. Hence begins an improbable friendship between Mitsuki and the boys, as her days of solitude finally comes to an end. However, things aren't always so simple—with her heart waning toward Asakura and the female students green with envy, is there a chance this friendship could blossom into something more? [Written by MAL Rewrite]
I thought the character development was decent because there's obvious change and the author incorporated scenarios that would highlight that development which was nice. Overall, it was a good manga to read if you're looking for something easy and light that packs cute scenes, emotions, and good ol' camaraderie/rivalries. One thing I thought this manga did a good job at was actually showing what the leads liked about one another; it was clear and it seemed more thought-out than other mangas I've seen. But I had pretty serious second-lead syndrome with this one as well... I hope you enjoy reading this if you choose todo so!
If you're looking for a cliche, light-hearted, love triangle "harem", with a little bit of sports, I would say this manga is for you! Most of the characters are pretty likeable, and the story progresses relatively well. The male and female lead have a decent amount of growth throughout the series, and you find yourself rooting for the side characters too. The only thing I wasn't too keen about was the love-triangle, as I didn't find Aya a particularly pleasant character, and found his behaviour a bit overly possessive. I also would have preferred if the female lead was more decisive and sure of her feelingswith the two guys, as after a while watching her going back and forth between the two male love-interests got a bit tiresome and repetitive. I would say the number one thing that made this manga so enjoyable to read was the art! The characters are very well drawn and you can tell that the mangaka took their time and effort with all aspects of the characters, the backgrounds, set-design, etc. They are all distinguisable from each other and have their own defining features.
Harumatsu Bokura is the kind of shoujo manga that gently tugs at your heart with its warmth, sincerity, and charming cast. I really enjoyed this one, it’s a soft, feel good story that balances friendship and romance in a way that feels both comforting and refreshing. The story follows Mizuki Haruno, a shy, reserved girl who wants to break out of her shell and make friends in high school. Her life starts to change when she forms an unexpected connection with the school’s popular boys’ basketball team, including the kind and reliable Towa Asakura. As she gets to know them, especially Towa, the story blossoms intoa gentle romance wrapped in themes of self discovery, trust, and growing up. What I loved most was how wholesome and steady the development was. Mizuki’s emotional growth is gradual and believable, and Towa is a genuinely sweet male lead who respects and supports her every step of the way. Their relationship is built on quiet moments and mutual care, rather than over the top drama, which makes it all the more meaningful. The friendships are also a huge highlight. The dynamic between Mizuki and the basketball boys is funny, supportive, and incredibly heartwarming. Each character brings something special to the story, and none of them feel like empty side roles. There’s real depth here, especially in how they deal with personal goals, past hurts, and the emotional messiness that comes with growing up. The art is gorgeous, clean, expressive, and full of the kinds of subtle moments that make your heart skip. Whether it’s a blush, a side glance, or a small gesture, it all adds to the emotional payoff. If you’re looking for a cozy romance with a kind-hearted heroine, a sweet male lead, and friendships that’ll make you smile, Harumatsu Bokura is a perfect pick. It’s not about flashy twists, it’s about sincerity, slow growth, and the quiet magic of falling in love with the right person at the right time.
Story: Harumatsu Bokura is your typical school romance. I wouldn't say it's the most original out there nor the most exciting, since from the very beginning you already know how it's going to finish. Besides, the ending wasn't that satisfactory, since in the last 2-3 episodes the author rushes all the characters to end up paired with someone else and it doesn't give time for the relationships to develop. However, there are some other aspects that make it worthreading. Art: The drawing style is really beautiful, all the characters are really pretty. Character:There are 3 main characters and the story revolves mainly around them. The main girl, Mitsuki, is your typical protagonist, she doesn't have a very strong personality and she's basically a goody two-shoes. This, although makes the story a bit boring it allows to avoid useless drama. The main love interest is a very polite and sincere guy. He's very conscious about the situation Mitsuki finds herself in and acts very respectfully. I didn't find him particularly interesting but it was a nice change from the typical love interest. Aya, the love rival, is, in my opinion one of the most interesting characters of the story. He is a complex character, very passionate and goal-driven, and this makes him stand out. The rest of the characters are there for comedic relief, which is a pity because they are very well written and I think they could have appeared more in the story, or at least have a more prominent role. Overall: Although it may not be the most innovative story, the drawing style and the characters make this story a nice read.
