Following the Valentine theme, this being a collection of short essay illustration manga revolving around the theme of love and romance.

Each story focuses on one female character and her relationship or lack of one with her current or prospective partner. After each story (illustrated by Mick Nekoi) there is a two or three page mini essay on the theme (written by Nanase Ohkawa) which the story focuses on. Some examples being Valentine Day, the use of the word kawaii and marriage.

Apparently these short stories was a regular feature of Young Rose, slipped somewhere close to the back. It may not be up to everyone's taste due to the lack of storyline, it is after all a collection of snap shots in these 12 characters lives. However, as a way of using manga for other purpose instead of just telling a story, it was quite interesting as well as eye catching.For those who love colours in their manga, they might like the first story, 4 pages of colours done beautifully with water colour.

Y.W updated 11/02/01 natane@oocities.com