Kabocha to Mayonnaise review

Roflmaows15
Apr 05, 2021
This manga is a 3 out of 10. It didn't do much wrong and it barely demonstrated it's value.

The aspect I find most disappointing is the lack of reasoning behind Miho's emotions. The inner monologue she has only proposes doubt by questioning her intentions and the author purposely avoids providing any specific reasoning behind her actions. There were some panels demonstrating Sei's messiness and lack of motivation to 'live' and how that bothers Miho. Along with the fact he is relying on her heavily regarding finances. Effective to an extent to demonstrate the motivation for her actions, rather than an explanation for her emotions.

Additionally, the inclusion of Miho's ex fails to provide any meaningful context as to why she might prefer him to Sei. A passing comment was made in a conversation that she is only with him because of how she used to feel with him. This could indicate, simply, that Miho's ex is a fancy and Sei is truly a romance. But it is disappointing how unconfident I am making that statement. However, examples like these are too subtle to make each chapter valuable and like I said before, only in the last chapter; the very last pages, does technique like this effectively pay off.

"When Sei smiles, I smile".

So in the final pages, it is slightly satisfying. She found what matters and who matters. That's all. She had to do what she had to do throughout the manga so if you are still willing to invest 20-30 minutes into her journey then do it.

To sum it up, the manga has little value until the very last pages with few exceptions in between. The conclusion is fulfilling to the extent that it does a barely acceptable job of applying resolution to an established relationship despite the lack of reasoning we are almost never exposed to which is the deciding factor in my rating of a 3 out of 10.
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Kabocha to Mayonnaise
Kabocha to Mayonnaise
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