Silent Kiss

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Alright so I saw there were no reviews for this one and I thought I'll give it a shot!
This is my first time writing a review so i hope it'll be helpful!
NO SPOILERS!

This manga surprised me. I was looking for a light reading and got completely absorbed into it.

The story - 8
There is very good drama thoughout the manga.
It starts like any average boy meets girl but takes a turn into why they can't be together (Hence the drama).

... The girl's feelings developed a bit too fast in my opinion, but along with the conflict it made an interesting story.

The art - 9
Very nice art style and character design.

The characters- 6
Alright now that's where my disappointment began.
Many shoujos include very shallow characters and lean only on romance.
And although the plot was pretty interesting, the charcaters..ugh.

The main character was too fast to fall in love, goofy, a bit stupid and FALLING ALL THE TIME , what's with that?!

The main guy had a little more depth to him.

The second Haruka is actually very interesting and I wish the story would have said more about her, but she was mainly presented as "the villain" and the story didn't allow the reader any sympathy to her until maybe the end.

The main character's best friend- Now this is a good character.
Giving the not so nice to hear but proper advice.

Overall this is worth reading. It presents a conflict that makes you question wether to support the main character or not and it's easy to get into.

Since the last review was back in 2017, I wanted to give a more updated take on this manga. The previous review gave it an 8, which I think was generous, so I’ll dive into my own thoughts and takeaways.

It’s a shame this story doesn’t have a larger fanbase because it’s genuinely cute and really captures the essence of romance from the time it was published. It’s short, simple, and easy to read. The kind of manga you can finish quickly but still enjoy..! That said, I wouldn’t go so far as to call it unforgettable for fans of shoujo or romance. Some of the ... characters are a bit over the top, but the plot itself is straightforward and sweet without feeling excessive.

One thing I particularly appreciated was that it wasn’t predictable. The second female lead, for example, completely surprised me as a character type, and I loved that she shared the same name as the main female character. It must’ve been chaos for the male lead to be falling for two Harukas!

My main criticism is with the female lead, Haruka. She’s undeniably adorable and kind, which suits her age of 15, but she’s also incredibly naïve and a little selfish toward the male lead. She doesn’t seem fully aware of how her actions affect him, and at times it felt like she was pushing herself onto him despite his obvious internal struggles and real-life hardships.

Overall, I’d rate this manga a solid seven at best. If you’re looking for a quick read with sweet characters and a happy ending, this is a lovely choice.