Ohi Pikachi’s Hayama-sensei to Terano-sensei ha Tsukiatteru, Volume 1 (羽山先生と寺野先生は付き合っている ) is one of the best manga of 2019. ^_^ I’m only half joking, because, really, this is a wonderful manga and there is a very high likelihood that you’ll be seeing me talking about it as often as I can all year long.

Hayama Asuka is a high school teacher. She’s athletic, casual and easily embarrassed. Terano Saki is her co-worker. As the story begins, one of the other teachers they work with pegs immediately that they have begun going out. Everyone thinks its cute and we’re all rooting for them, from the Principal all the way down. In a ridiculous and amusing chapter, Hayama-sensei’s students “help” her become confident enough to tell Terano-sensei that she loves her.

This manga is just lovely. Two women who have never before been in love, fall so sweetly in love with one another and we can only just sigh at how darling it all is. I mean that, too. It’s not cloying, or creepy, their problems are small and resolved quickly and their love for one another is just so damn adorable.

Hayama-sensei and Terano-sensei work through minor misunderstandings together and when they finally spend a night together we get to enjoy their joy in each other. Even the morning after scene was delightful, as they are amazed and awed and goofy and happy.

I have no complaints about this manga, except that one day it will end and on that day I will be very sad. But until then, I will enjoy every single second with Hayama-sensei and Terano-sensei. ^_^ I want them to be happy forever.

Ratings:

Art – 9
Characters – 10
Story – 9
Service – 3 There is nudity, but IMHO, it’s not salacious.
Yuri – 10

Overall – 10

This manga reminded me that sweet and sexy can live in harmony, that it all can be adult and fun and joyful all at the same time.