
Boku no Hatsukoi wo Kimi ni Sasagu
Also known as: 僕の初恋をキミに捧ぐ, Bokukimi, Kare wa Ike mo Shinai Sarukoen wo Mezasu, Motto Ikitai..., Secretos del corazón, Secret Unrequited Love
by Kotomi Aoki
Takuma and Mayu's story began when they were only 8 years old. During his childhood, Takuma was constantly hospitalised due to his heart condition. He soon became friends with Mayu, the daughter of the doctor in charge of his case. Day by day they grew closer and closer. However, the summer when Takuma was 8, he made a promise to Mayu that he couldn't keep... Their story unfolds as they grow older and their bond gets stronger... Note: Winner of the 53rd Shogakukan Manga Award in the Shoujo Category in 2008.
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The StoryHoard editorial verdict
A tender, bittersweet romance about two childhood friends, one of whom has a heart condition, and the promise they keep through the years.
Pros
- Sincere, emotional romance
- Warm, tender childhood bond
Cons
- Melancholy can be heavy
- Pace can drag
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Takuma and Mayu's story began when they were only eight years old. During his childhood, Takuma was constantly hospitalised due to his heart condition. He soon became friends with Mayu. The premise is a long, tender romance that grows from a childhood friendship shaped by illness and hope.The strength is the emotion. The bond between the two is drawn with real warmth, and Takuma's struggle with his health gives the story a poignant undertone. The gradual development of their love feels sincere.The weaknesses are about the tone and length. The melancholy can be heavy, and the pace can drag over the run. Readers wanting a light romance may find it draining.Recommended for readers who enjoy sincere, bittersweet romances. Expect a tender, emotional read that rewards patience.
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