I absolutely love this manga. At times it felt like the story unnecessarily dragged on, but I felt it had to be as long as it was to get a good story and character development, for which many manga fail to accomplish. I was engrossed and enjoyed the ups and downs. Chiwa is a bit of a crybaby and was annoying at times, but that's just her character. I love Hokuto and his charisma, arrogance, egotistic and sadistic ways...and I felt the hardship and pain he had to go through with his mother, father and with the Mamiya household. A great read, and a great re-read!! Thank you for writing such an enjoyable manga!!!
Hapi Mari