Right at ch. 1 I started crying. Fukumaru has been starved for a little kindness all its life. I relate too much to this. Here's to all the people who were starved for kindness!
Talas and Smith are adorable, but I want to honor the MVP of the chapter, Talas' betrothed. That man was incredibly supportive of her. A man amongst men. I hope he finds a great woman.
It was so cute and hot-blooded my old stony heart started beating again. But the best part was...
I have to say, though, this reminds me of another sports manga romance: Tsubasa and Sanae from Captain Tsubasa.
EDIT: I had to do this!
-¡Que bueno verte de nuevo! Has sobrevivido la caida del Batoto.
¡Bicho raro nunca muere, maestro! (I know it's hierba mala, but I turned this into my catchphrase some time ago). I also wanted to say gracias por traducir esta serie :D