It has been a bit of while since we took a look at Suga Asako and her landlord, former idol group leader Miyako. This adult slice of life story by Yodokawa is the perfect manga to sink into for some emotional comfort food. 

Asako and Miyako are comfortable now thinking of themselves as a couple. After visiting Miyako’s family, Asako is looking forward to her days with her landlord, but when Matsuba stops by and makes her truly consider what that future means, Asako finds herself once again at a loss. 

But all that needs to be put aside, because Miyako has been found by paparazzi hanging out with the current Elm members and it has created instability for all of them. Miyako and Elm suggest a bold plan to quell rumors and set the past behind them.

There is something charming and special in this slice-of-not-everday-life. Few among us are ever going to have to live the life of an idol, or be partner to one. (I admit to spending surprising amount of time thinking about just that, as our Yuricon mascot Yuriko is exactly that kind of mega-popular idol and I think about the next novella about her when I am not able to sleep, which is frequently. ^_^;) But there are so many things in this story which might resonate with anyone – navigating complex feelings, letting someone into one’s life, meeting family, building a future. All of that is something any adult might experience, even if one’s partner is not mega- (or even micro-)famous .

Yodokawa’s art has grown into this story, as well. Along with fantastic expressions, body language here is exceptional, particularly as the story builds up to the climax.

Ratings: 

Art – 9
Story – 9
Characters – 9
Service – 0
Yuri – 9

Overall  – 9

This is an immensely satisfying end to an entertaining and satisfying series. I look forward to more from Yodokawa-sensei, for sure.