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I had to put down the book down to let out a hearty "hah!" Henry is just so endearing to me in the early pages of this book. Like, OF COURSE he would quote from Madame Bovary in its original French. I am so fully enamoured with this character.

In the latest reading session, I was smirking and chuckling to myself like a big old fool. I'll never get over how funny this book is.

Yes, I'm reading this for the third time, what of it?

I'm a music lover, so I ate this up. I've always been particular about my music tastes, and have felt alienated at times from my peers growing up. Funnily enough, the main character listens to Western rock bands which causes her to feel left out. Growing up, I listened to Japanese rock bands while living in the West. As for the bands the main characters like can certainly be... A choice, most of them are classics that are hard to dispute as at the very least "good." It's so sweet to see the main character and her love interest bonding over their shared interest in music.

The art style is so cool. It does well with the alternative rock fashion that some of the characters sport. It's also incredibly unique in that it seems to have some more Western sensibilities, too. I totally buy Mitsuki's androgynous look, and I could see it playing out in real life too.

Anyway, I'm hooked.

Reading this made me a little sad but also absolutely happy. After Hanayo's husband dies, it's only then that she starts to learn more about herself. I feel sorry for all the years wasted in a degrading relationship. But there is hope for Hanayo, in the form of Yoshiko, a woman who works at a makeup store. With Yoshiko, Hanayo starts to bloom and it's a lovely transformation. Life can start again.