A review by puddlejumper
Can't Defy The Lonely Girl Vol 1 by Kashikaze

funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

 
Sakurai’s exam nerves meant that she didn’t do as well as she expected and didn’t get into her preferred school. A teacher offers to write her a referral to her dream school if she can get a truant student to start coming to school. 

The artwork fits the vibe perfectly and there is a comic element to the plot which I enjoyed. Overall, it's really cute if you ignore the blackmail/coercive start to the couple's relationship. It really wasn’t needed. 

Honda could still ask for daily favours and they eventually start getting closer and catching feelings. The semi-forced kiss ruined it for me and felt very out of place. 

Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC