I was looking for a comfy yuri manga, and I found one of the best with this one. The drama is light and simple, but the love is soft and fluffy. I couldn't want more from a series like this.
For the main couple, there is the friendly and determined Ayaka and the shy yet loving Sora. Ayaka is an ideal MC in many ways, as she is not gimmicky or complicated but not flat or boring. She has goals, and she is willing to take the steps to reach the goals while learning about herself and her true feelings. Sora is a bit more flat and simple, but that's why she's comfy like a sleeping cat. How their relationship grows between each other and their friends really makes the story warm and sweet. The characters work well together, and none of them are dislikeable.
The premise is interesting, but it doesn't distract from the slice of life simplicity that can be expected here. It does the job needed: the main characters have a reason to meet and interact. The rest of the manga will refer back to it from time to time, but its importance fades fairly quickly... And that's a GOOD thing! Lately, I have read quite a few with (paid or unpaid) favors, requests, and/or blackmail, and most of them were flawed and have major issues that cause me to get uncomfortable while acting like it's romantic. This manga avoids that with quick developments in a good direction without many of the problematic tropes and clichés that come alongside it.
10/10 I HIGHLY recommend giving this series a read. Will this series be lifechanging? Probably not, but it does everything it sets out to perfectly. It's easy to read and is comfy as heck. I'll probably reread this on occasion to enjoy a softer slice of life with simplicity and love being the focus.
