Yuri Project
joined Jul 14, 2016
Rereading this, I am reminded of how much this manga relies on characterization via overheard gossip. All three main characters are first described via the random outbursts of nameless side characters (who for the most part we don't even see). And it doesn't even make sense! Why are there girls remarking upon Bessho as she walks past? Why are people complaining about Ichijou loud enough that she can even hear them? Why are those comments so detailed? It's several months into the school year, presumably all these random students are familiar enough with these characters that they don't need to explain who they are to each other, but that's exactly what they're doing. It's so transparently for the reader's benefit that the author might as well just have a page listing the traits of the characters.
I think out of all the manga cliches, this is my least favorite. It's not just lazy, it's completely unnecessary. We naturally learn about the characters from their interactions, so having what is essentially narration shoved into the mouths of faceless, nameless side characters is pointless. Either the author has no faith in her ability to tell a story, or she thinks all her readers are idiots.
last edited at Aug 22, 2019 6:13AM