Our Wonderful Days Vol. 1 by Kei Hamuro
My rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
As children, Koharu and Mafuyu were best buds until Mafuyu moved away to Tokyo. But now, several years have passed and Mafuyu is back, attending the same high school as Koharu. As the two girls explore their sleepy hometown, Koharu can’t help but develop a crush on her childhood best friend…
Our Wonderful Days is a cute slice of life story about two friends reconnecting after years. The plot overall seems generic – its about the two girls, and two of their friends, their high school life, etc. So far, the sapphic part is only being hinted at for the main two characters, but I am getting more vibes from the domesticity of the other two friends, especially on Minori’s part. Mafuyu’s and Nanaya’s bickering, mostly fuelled by Mafuyu’s low key jealousy about the other’s friendly behaviour with Koharu, is quite entertaining. Nanaya is the more flustered one (she definitely has a crush on the volleyball coach), but also the very oblivious. The artwork is nice, with clean lines, refreshing layout, and warm vibes.
Is it diverse? sapphic romance
Received an advance reader copy in exchange for a fair review from Seven Seas, via Edelweiss.
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Releases on November 12, 2019
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