I received a copy from the Independent Publishers Group through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
When the Electronic Engineering Club is at risk of being shut down due to its lack of members, the leader goes on a mission to keep the club from closing down. After all, they’re a three people club and they only need one more member to dodge being shut down. That’s how the newest member, Enoki, finds himself handing out club fliers in hopes of gaining some interest. When he draws the attention of a muscular and sporty guy who doesn’t know a thing about electronic engineering, he finds himself with an unlikely new friend that slowly becomes something more.
While this story heavily relies on stereotypes at the beginning, it does a good job at fleshing out the characters and showing that they’re not the stereotypes that were initially presented to us. This is especially true about Enoki and his love interest, Shirataki. Enoki is initially presented as a very stereotypical nerd while Shirataki is a stereotypical and rough jock. However, as the story continues, we discover that there’s much more to the both of them and that they’re not the stereotypes they’re made to be when we first meet them. I love how we slowly learn more about them as an unlikely friendship forms before it eventually becomes a romance.
I love the overall cast, especially Shirataki’s family. I was surprised that the two other members of the Electronic Engineering Club are barely developed, especially since Enoki spends a lot of time with them. I wish we learned more about them aside from the surprise development from the club leader toward the end. They’re the only characters that remain stereotypes throughout the story.
This is such a great slice of life friends to lovers story. I almost wish that it wasn’t a stand-alone manga, but I think it would start to drag on if it got a second installment. The story is perfect as is, and I’m looking forward to checking out more stories from this author.
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