Aoi Kiseki
Communication is a powerful theme for me, and the fact that she loses the ability to speak highlights this element in a meaningful way. Beautiful, sweet story.
Kimi Wa Petto
This made me happy on many levels, in part because I have a friend who could easily live as someone's pet like this, with similar compassion and motivation. They compliment each other beautifully as friends, even before she starts thinking of him as more than a companion. I love the character growth through the story, and the realizations about how what we think we want doesn't always give us what we actually want deep down. When she finally realizes he is an independent adult and how much she values him, I want to cheer.
Nineteen, Twenty-One
So beautiful, both in art and in story. The relationship between the two and the development of their friendship over shared interests leaves me deeply happy and satisfied. I love how they interact with their community, too. A rare 5* from me.
High School Debut
I absolutely love the honest and go-get-'em personality of the main character! She's inspiring.
24 Colors - Hatsukoi No Palette
Multiple stars because I fix my paint-smeared clothes the same way he does!... Oh, and the relationships are beautiful and clearly communicated throughout. I especially enjoy the fact that they value their friendships enough not to sabotage each other over envy. Also, the way they communicate in the end is very creative. I love this!
Tomodachi No Hanashi
It's lovely to read about friendships that are actually as strong as those I've experienced, and I'm so happy with how the story develops within the context of the friendship. She certainly uses an excellent method for discovering who is worth dating. Love this! A rare 5* rating from me.
Akuma de Sourou