otakulys's manga / #sad(233)

Super fucked up, lol, but too short to have a full impact. Maybe I'm grateful for that. I would be more upset if I watched them fall in love and saw them separated. But this story leaves out a lot of information, like why they weren't together, why the mermaid was caught, etc. It makes it less effective, which is fine. It would be more upsetting if I cared and was invested, lol.

I love the subtle shift, little things you start to notice before the full picture is revealed. It's very sad, though. I wish it were longer. I get the sense that this mangaka has a thing for sad endings, though, which worries me with her other work. I can't really imagine how that one won't end in tragedy, but it's too good for me to stop reading. >_<

This had potential, but it wasn't written well. Part of it may have been the translation, but the pace was weird and I didn't click with any of the characters. It's a shame, because I love a good gay murder mystery. Especially one connected to one of the characters. But this just felt rushed and messy. Even catching the killer was kind of lackluster. I'd give it a 2.75 rounded up to a three.