Product Description

After five awkward years, step-siblings Minami and Otome are finally getting along as true siblings might--even to the point of offering each other romantic advice. But when Amane, Minami's best friend, confesses his love for Otome, suddenly the siblings' peaceful relationship takes an unpredictable turn that leaves them wondering: Whom are they really in love with?From the creator of the fan favorite Kedamono Damono comes a romantic tale that gives a whole new answer to the meaning of love!

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #679008 in Books
• Published on: 2007-09-11
• Released on: 2007-09-11
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 192 pages

Customer Reviews

Spunky & Somewhat Original
I've been reading manga since 8th grade (I'm in college now) and think that if I was still that age I'd enjoy this a lot more. I found it to be "been there, done that" and somewhat simple for my taste. BUT if you're 12-14, I think it'd be very entertaining and fresh.

Pros: Switching the story between the boy and the girl's perspective is fun. The art is very well drawn and cute but manages to border on sexy at times (busty girls, suggestive poses, panty shots), something you don't usually see in a series aimed at girls.

Cons: The story progresses way too quickly in this one volume, barely giving reason or background in order for the romance to feel real and cause me to sympathize. Since the love interest for the main character is her STEP BROTHER there should be much more explanation to show the reader why and how that sort of thing would happen. This possibly taboo issue could have been explored more to give it some depth, but maybe it will in later volumes.

I won't buy the next volume, but I'd borrow it from a friend.

Sibling Rivalry Part 1

Cute story. Otome and Minami are step brother and sister struggling with feelings for one another that are beyond what siblings should feel. At 15 they are both dabbling in dating and trying to get into high schools, but when Minami decides to go to a different high school as Otome she tries to convince him (and her pseudo-boyfriend, Amane) that they can all co-exist in the same school... that is until Minami and Kasumi start dating...

Fun and full of titillating taboo this series will likely turn the idea of sibling closeness on it's end. Nicely drawn, but some of the panels have a hard time conveying imagery that makes sense. I think the creator was getting overzealous with some of the artistry. Overall, not bad. I'll read more in the future.

Cherry Juice...
I very much enjoyed this manga. Its little twists and turns left me wanting more. Its so cute, I can't wait for volume 2! The description:

After five awkward years, step-siblings Minami and Otome are finally getting along as true siblings might - even to the point of offering each other romantic advice. But when Amane, Minami's best friend, confesses his love for Otome, suddenly the siblings' peaceful relationship takes an unpredictable turn that leaves them wondering: Who are they really in love with?