@RadioForrest: Everything that you have described? That's how non-SoL manga works. And when you use insults and put-downs because you are frustrated or misinformed (Which, if we're honest, some of the tags ARE a little vague) IS toxic. I've seen plenty of criticisms on these manga that express negative feedback without acting like a kid who didn't get their candy. As a matter of fact, I really like your comments because you're exactly that: You express disapproval and disappointment, but you are not a punk about it. I mean hell, you're response to me is a perfect example of what I'm talking about! Wish more would follow that example.
And progress HAS occurred. Manabu and Amano have been getting closer, but Manabu and Amano both have a dream for themselves. Amano didn't realize her crush for Manabu until midway which is why she's subtly more and more aggressive in her pursuits. It has an effect since we, the reader, can see Manabu's hidden perverted side come to light and even Amano can tell how protective he is (just not the extent that we the readers know). The progress IS there, you just have to pay real close attention, which to be fair, is not easy since they ARE subtle in each chapter; like putting together a 1000-piece 3D puzzle of Camelot or something. Other SoL manga makes the progress more obvious, I admit. This one is more like playing Clue. And no, I won't justify why I think this manga is good., and for a good reason: I like what I like. One person's opinion, despite the touchy-feely speeches out there, are not gonna change someone's mind once it's made up.
And as I've said before, if you don't enjoy it, why not just drop it? It makes no sense forcing yourself reading something you clearly don't enjoy reading. Complaining about it is a good stress-reliever, sure (I'm an advocate of not keeping your feelings bottled up. Doing that leads to nasty results every time...), but it's not like the authors come here and think "Well, gee, they have a point! Guess I better do something about it!" Instead of doing that, do yourself a favor and drop it, low rank it, and read something else. I'm not trying to be a prick, I'm genuinely trying to get people who don't enjoy reading something to find something they DO enjoy reading. I like SoL manga because it's a good time killer and I don't have to worry about where I left off or how much I missed; like reading the newspaper funnies! Not your thing? Cool. No one should tell you what you should or should not read. You don't even have to listen to me. I've just giving friendly advice: Stop making yourself miserable by reading something you hate and go read something that you like.
