Christian grew up with a love of music, as well as a near-obsession with his piano teacher, the dark and brooding, handsome Daniel. When Daniel - a young adult while Christian is still essentially a kid - is forced to confront a family tragedy, the young pianist moves into the home of his student, at Christian's father's insistence, but as Christian's talent and love for playing grows, Daniel's passion for music seems to all but cease entirely. And as Christian reaches adulthood and for his own dream of having a rock band, he realizes his even bigger dream is to have Daniel by his side. This Japanese manga has some nice, simplistic artwork but the writing feels very amateurish, as if this is an early effort from a newer writer, the romance that may or may not bloom between the two male leads just a straight "will they or won't they?" with no real drama or obstacles thrown in to create conflict. The ending was quirky - in a good way, with a slight twist - but overall this is a disappointing manga that feels more like a first-draft attempt than a finished story. 2.5/5 stars
Note: I received a free ARC of this title from NetGalley and the publisher, in exchange for an honest review.
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