Mejirobana no SakuA White Rose in Bloom Edit What would you like to edit? SynopsisBackgroundAlternative TitlesPictureChapters/VolumesPublishing DatesRelationsTypeExternal Links   287273

So this is written by the same author as Doukyuusei and I must say... I AM IN LOVE. I love the premise of the story. Two girls in a European boarding school falling in love? YUHHHHH I might be slightly biased because the main character's name is Ruby (and my name is Ruby) and she has black hair (I have black hair) and she likes girls (I also like girls) BUT!!! it actually is really good. I'm so stoked and hoping there are more chapters to come. They're so cute and the story is super easy to follow. I love the author's art style and ... seeing how much I enjoyed reading and watching Doukyuusei, I am sure I am going to love the rest of the story. I really resonate with the characters and I think that this is what Asumiko Nakamura does best-- writing simple but really touching love stories.

Definitely worth to read.

Why?
Because even though the premise is simple, it's done in an unsual and beautiful way.

We have a pretty common story about the all-girls school filled with youthful feelings of friendship and love. We even have the typical archetypes as our protagonists. One of the girls is filled with energy, likes to eat sweets and doesn't like learning. The second one is a cold beauty who most of the girls ire.


So what is interesting in that?

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Characters aren't empty shells. They don't have "just a complicated situation". They aren't in a phase of rebellion. They see the world with their own eyes, in their own ways. They say things, you wouldn't expect and do things you wouldn't even think about. It's a love story that touches deeply.

I said there are themes of friendship and love. But they are not the only ones. There are also themes related to war, refugees and history. Characters have a lot on their minds, really. Creativity of the author is amazing.

Art is absolutely stunning. Every can be put into a frame and act as a poster on the wall. The dresses looking like flower buds, detailed backgrounds, perfectly drawn emotions... everything.


I reccommend this manga to all of You, who are looking for the mature love story. It's filled with beauty, really;)