Moshi, Koi ga Mieta nara
If You Could See Love

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Okay! Putting my hat in the ring here by saying I thought the ending was great and made sense. That's the most important thing to take from my review given the other reviews. I mean, I think I see what the other people are saying, but overall I liked the ending quite a bit. Onto the regular review!

Art: Fantastic! Good character designs with great scenery. Facial expressions are generally quite emotive, sometimes even fairly subtle. The artist is great at spreads.

Story: for the most part this is run-of-the-mill Yuri, though the premise with the love arrows shakes it up just enough. I also like ... that the story is limited to three volumes. A fourth volume might have dragged. The monster of the week style stuff, but with love, worked for me. I found that it was a good way to consider the protagonists relationships while having something different.

At this point I've read most other stuff, so this was a treat that I've somehow missed. Big recommend!

Volume 1 rating: 6-9-7-7-7
Even though this is the volume 1 rating, I'm predicting my overall score for the series won't rise above 7.

The story is interesting. I do enjoy how Mei has learnt to struggle with her power and has made some social faux pars over the years. The story isn't amazing but it isn't terrible. I think the first volume struggles due to introducing so many characters and getting into too much backstory (I don't think we needed the rooftop scene or Mei flashbacking to her childhood so often).

The characters are cute, but lack depth right now. Yes, it's volume one, but I ... don't know anything about anyone. What are their favourite foods? Hobbies? Nothing! I know nothing except everyone likes Mei.

I'll pick up the next volume, mostly for the art. The art is cute and feels youthful. There are a few chibi scenes and the sound effects and facial expressions are well done. However, the best thing is the colouring. The arrows of love are pink and come in various shapes (squiggly, big, small etc). They have a life of their own and it's fun to watch them and try and figure out why they're like that. Pink is used in other aspects too. There is a double page of cherry blossoms, which is stunning. I really like the concept of only having one colour, and only for certain things.

Imagine being able to literally see love—bright pink arrows floating above people’s heads whenever they’re in love. That’s the unusual ability Mei Haruno, the main character of Moshi, Koi ga Mieta Nara, has. But instead of being a gift, it’s been a burden for her. She’s got a painful past tied to this power and has sworn off falling in love ever again.

Trying to avoid complications, Mei enrolls in an all-girls school hoping for a peaceful life. But fate has other plans: she runs into Sayu Shirayuki, an old childhood friend who confessed her feelings years ago. And sure enough, there’s a huge pink arrow ... pointing straight at Mei from Sayu. Just when things couldn’t get more complicated, a mysterious new student, Rinna Fukatsu, shows up—and she’s also attracted to Mei, sending up a second arrow.

The story unfolds as a gentle love triangle between these girls. Mei even ends up on the student council as a sort of “love counselor,” helping her classmates figure out their feelings. The tone stays light and sweet throughout, steering clear of heavy drama or toxic jealousy. The harem angle stays open until the end, but the focus is always on sincere affection rather than ambiguity or conflict.

The Characters

Mei is kind-hearted and determined, carrying some emotional baggage but still shining bright. She genuinely wants to help others, especially with matters of the heart. Sayu is the classic shy, sweet childhood friend who blushes and gets adorably flustered around Mei. Rinna is the opposite—quiet, reserved, even a bit cold—but her glances toward Mei say it all.

The supporting cast is mostly female characters in love with other girls (at one point, it’s noted there’s not a single guy with a drawn face in the story). The twin sisters on the student council are fun, and the two lesbian teachers add a nice touch, especially in a brief but charming episode about a polyamorous relationship between three adult women that’s handled with warmth and respect.

The Art Style

Yuuki Nanaji’s art is soft and kawaii, with clean lines and a lot of pink hues. The glowing pink arrows above the characters’ heads are a cute signature detail, and the colorful scenes add to the playful, romantic vibe. Some of the colored pages are genuinely lovely.

Yuri Elements

This manga is unapologetically yuri. The romantic relationships are all between girls, and it’s explicit without being over the top. The love triangle at the center is handled very tenderly—there’s no harsh competition or jealousy, only mutual respect and affection.

It’s all very pure, maybe even a bit too innocent. There are hardly any “spicy” scenes—just a few shared baths and barely a kiss. But for anyone looking for soft, sugary yuri romance, this hits the spot perfectly.

Final Thoughts

Moshi, Koi ga Mieta Nara is a comfort read filled with clichés—the childhood friend, the mysterious quiet girl, the student council—but it embraces them with charm and care. The arrow gimmick is fun and fresh, even if it could have been explored deeper. Some scenes feel like idealized fantasies rather than real school life, but the manga doesn’t try to be realistic—it just wants to make you smile.

It’s not a masterpiece, but it does exactly what it sets out to do. It relaxes you, entertains you, and by the end of the three volumes, it leaves your heart a little lighter. And sometimes, that’s just what you need.