I watched the anime recently.. but I felt like there's something missing. So I read the manga.. and low and behold.. there's not much difference. (〜 ̄△ ̄)〜
Might be a cliche for a lot of people, but I actually was hoping the relationship flourished somehow.. I know, I know, the age gap is kinda.. irk. But from the character development of Akira herself.. she seems to prefer Kondou's personality. Must be an old soul she is.
Anyway, after watching (the anime) and reading (the manga), here are some thing I like and dislike:
Anime:
I like that:
- they toned down Kondou's appearance as an old fart (i.e. the 10cent bald spot, the hairy legs, the lame sweater, hair tonic fragrance)
- they ended the scene with them making a promise to fulfill their goals and priorities first then maybe... see eye to eye again later as love interest (?)
Manga:
I like that:
- they kinda gave a lot of hints what Akira likes about Kondou
- that Kondou actually starts writing again
- that there's a scene of 'what if we were the same age in high school'
- that Kondou actually admitted that he has fallen for Kondou
I hate that:
- Kondou really is like an old fart. I mean, come on Chihiro is also 45 right?
- that Kondou didn't confess to Akira or if there's any hint of them atleast being in contact in the end.
ANYWAY, probably the author really didn't want it to be a romance novel. And the age gap as well.. too big I guess. I mean the story is really nice. The message is loud and clear. Just that.. well... just wishful thinking.
The storyline is good though, I just don't like the male lead taking advantage all those girls... sigghh what a shame. The author could have made it a little less smutty. Could have been a great story but unfortunately with all the raping, uugghhhh.. gets nauseating overtime. You wouldn't even root for the male lead the slightest despite his inner dialogues when hit by some conscience. WHAT A TURN OFF!!!
nice story but it's too short.. i felt that there should be more to it. If only they didn't made the ex a 'mini', then there will be more challenge. Also, the long time friend part, they should have made her more cunning.
Overall the story is ok.. but I was looking for more smutty scene... really it is not that much.. it's more sweet than smut.








Read chapter 1..... nope! [Close and move to next manhwa.