manganiME's manga / #Josei(35)

Absolutely one of my fave romances in manga. It just made my heart soar. A sickly watchmaker and a good-hearted naive maid in a sweet romantic journey that isn't always easy, but is always amusing and touching and charming.

The first chapter was strong, setting up the loneliness, some backstory, and some of the conflict. Office Lady who seems to have a parental neglect and crappy ex-boyfriend (who is now her superior at work) background meets a boy who plays soccer alone in the park. The boy is clearly neglected--no mom, old clothes, unkempt hair, goes without eating--and she feels drawn to helping him with soccer...and more. I hope this doesn't turn shota, because I love the idea of her being a true maternal figure and helping the boy and the boy helping her find meaning in life, a new direction.