Anyway, I'm Falling In Love With You Vol. 1 by Haruka Mitsui
Mizuho grew up with her friends in Koigama Highland. The springtime of her youth awaits her as she turns seventeen. Disclaimer: A review copy was provided through Netgalley.
Her childhood friends are Shuugo, the sharp-tongued bookworm; Shin, her study buddy; Kizuki, the baby of the group from the swimming team and stylish Airu. At first, I thought it was two flowers as I'd breezed through it in one sitting. (Only 1 or two guys after her. See more on Levels of Reverse Harem) Two of the characters became one character in my head and I missed the hint from the other guy. It was a nice surprise that wow it looks like it will be four flowers after all. (More than 2 guys after her/All the guys after her.) There's a main guy but at one point I find him too pushy so I'm looking forward to the development for the other guys. But don't get me wrong he's sweet all thought-out and especially that last arc my heart goes out for him.
I have this thing for guys with dangling earrings so if you're particularly looking for that this one fits the bill. Blame it on Alan of My Next Life as a Villainess and of Han Seo Joon of True Beauty webtoon/kdrama (which also dabbled just a tiny bit on reverse harem). There's another guy wearing an earring and breaking nerd stereotypes. As a group, they are such a fun mix and match of cool and nerdiness, and I. love. it.
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| Volume 1 cover |
The setting is surprising. There's this relatable collective pain and you'll know what I'm talking about once you read it. This is not anything but cute only. There are also generous twinges of fanservice masquerading as sweet or nonchalant. And those meaningful glances in highschool mangas that I can't get enough of! Even though I originally thought it wasn't a full-blown reverse harem manga I really cared for them. And for a first volume, I have this overwhelming powerful feeling of caring for them.
Mizuho is a lucky girl that I want to travel in time and have four cute bestfriends too...or maybe not! It will be too hard to choose and it's safe to guess that the conflict for later volumes will be the cost of their friendship. Their friendship reminds me of Reply 1988 kdram which at one point I've also pondered as pseudo reverse harem. Anyway, I have fallen in love with this manga, how about you?