We Were There
Also known as: Bokura ga Ita, 僕等がいた, C'était nous, Here We Are, Érase una vez nosotros, 우리들이 있었다, Takoví jsme byli
by Yuuki Obata
Nanami starts high school with high hopes of making lots of friends. She develops a crush on the enigmatic Yano, but he may have too many secrets for her to handle. At that time... ...I didn't fully understand what Yano meant. (Source: VIZ Media) Note: Won the Shogakukan Manga Award for shoujo in 2005.
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The StoryHoard editorial verdict
A thoughtful, mystery-tinged shoujo about a girl's crush on an enigmatic boy whose secrets prove heavier than her first-year optimism.
Pros
- Atmospheric, emotionally layered coming-of-age story
- Enigmatic lead who keeps the tension high
- Honest look at friendship and first love
Cons
- Love triangle can feel slow
- Mood-driven pacing may frustrate some readers
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A girl starts high school hoping to make friends and quickly develops a crush on a boy who seems to carry too many secrets. The premise is a classic first-love setup, and the series treats its uncertainty with care.The strongest element is the mood. The story lives in its quiet moments, and the sense that something is being withheld gives each scene weight. The emotional layers build slowly, and the friendships around the lead feel honest.The weakness is the love triangle. It moves slowly and can feel drawn out, and the mood-driven pacing may frustrate readers who want clearer answers. Some turns rely on the reader's patience.If you enjoy coming-of-age shoujo that prefers atmosphere to answers, this is a worthwhile read. It is melancholy and thoughtful. Expect a slow reveal, first-year nerves and a story about how little we understand about the people we like.
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