Pretty character art, simplistic story line, (wanna be a rock star love rival and current lover of rival's ex), kind thing .... Says complete but, doesn't feel that way.
╰╮ High-schooler Takashi wants to become a famous rock star, so he decided to drop out of school and form the band "Flowers of Romance" with guitarist Yoruwa, ex-member of "Red Rose". From now on, Takashi will be known as Carlo, his stage name. In the meantime, another ex-member of "Red Rose", the vocalist Hanaomi, already formed his band "Ruby Tuesday"... ➸ So, I liked this manga because of two reasons. Firstly, I liked the art: I love old-style drawings...they have a different touch. Secondly, I liked the musical component, as I like to read stories about music bands. But I have to say that I expected something more! In the beginning I liked how the focus was on music, how they had to pick out a band name, decide on their image and so on...I liked the music scene. Yoruwa even mentioned X Japan, so I thought this would be interesting. However, I wasn't satisfied with the ending! This story needed more depth, more development in the characters' feelings. [May spoil] There were some things lacking here and there. And btw, what's up with those messy relationships?? So, Carlo's first time was with Hanaomi, whose first man was Ayabe. That very Ayabe then tried to do it with Carlo. Yoruwa did it with Hanaomi (in the past) and Carlo (now), who both are in love with him. Now Yoruwa says that he loves Carlo but that he's not a homo. While Hanaomi sleeps around with just about anyone (with his fan, his manager, his new guitarist, Ayabe again...) Σ(￣∇￣") Anyway, returning to the ending, Yoruwa and Carlo didn't even play together at the live, because Yoruwa went to the hospital to visit Hanaomi, who had just been in an accident. So Carlo had to play with Hanaomi's guitarist, Toe, and Ayabe...And what is more, the reason for Hanaomi's accident is still unknown! After that live, I think the author should have done a time skip or something to at least let us know how the band was doing after and give us some extra about their love life as well! I liked Carlo and Yoruwa together, so I wanted more! [Oh and this is a stupid thing actually, but it bothered me: why did they have to cut Yoruwa's hair? That new look was terrible! I preferred him with long hair!] In conclusion, I think it's ok to read it, if one likes stories about music industry and relationships between members. After all, it was funny. But it's also true that there are better stories.
➤ Included a oneshot called "Smoke and Diamond" - Story of a teacher and a biker.
Truly deserving of a low rating.
1 star!