Alternative Title: Umibe no Onna-no-Ko (うみべの女の子)
Author: Asano Inio
Artist: Asano Inio
Genre: Drama, Psychological
Status: Completed
Chapters: 20
Synopsis:
Two middle school students in a dull seaside town forms a no-strings-attached relationship where they fill each other's voids in their life. However, things start to change when their feelings become genuine and has begun to affect those around them.
Review:
I always knew Asano Inio is the GOAT in traumatizing mindfckery after I read his Oyasumi Punpun. Now that I've read this, it did not disappoint but I find it too much! The title is so misleading. The cover almost suggests that this will be like a jolly coming-of-age with a hint of depression AND BOY WAS I WRONG.
The main characters themselves are pretty wild for middle school students. They've done a ton of sht that is very unhealthy copium and would go against the community standards if mentioned. I feel bad that they have to experience those kinds of debauchery at a young age.
Overall, I only gave it a 3 because I was traumatized. It was a nice glimpse of what depression and boredom can make you do though.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐
