Risa is a studious, aloof girl who has difficulty depending on others. However, one day, when she spots a beat-up delinquent in the rain, she offers him her umbrella. Now he's in her debt and he's determined to return the favor.
Love, That's an Understatement, Vol. 1 by Fujimomo is an opposites-attract high school romance that unfortunately fell flat for me.
Now, I’m typically a sucker for delinquent romances along the lines of My Little Monster, but the fast-paced romance doesn't feel earned in this one, and I wish the story had slowed down to take the time to develop its characters and relationships better.
The artwork itself is lovely, but I hope the characters get fleshed out as the story progresses because so far only Risa feels like the three-dimensional character within the cast and I really want to see more vulnerability and nuance from Zen because right now he's basically just an overly-confident love interest.
Thank you, NetGalley and Kodansha, for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
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