May 2025 Monthly Awards
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MANGA Plus
by SHUEISHA
Comment by Hosono
MANGA Plus by SHUEISHA Editor-in-Chief
The unique art style and ideas are excellent.
The concept of depicting a turning point in life by contrasting the “up” and “down” paths is something we see from time to time, but the way it’s used here is especially skillful. The theme of life’s crossroads is well integrated into the story.
That’s why I found myself wondering if the initial decision "whether to go to university or not" was really something the character could choose entirely of their own free will.
Also, it would have been even better if the character’s talent for fashion had been made a bit clearer.