Teenage love story and personal alternate history, an interesting mix

Except in special securities for their quality (I think including the series "Nana" or "The hourglass"), the shoujo, it is not really my cup of Sencha - I'm too old and too little romantic! To hang on, you need a little something more: the culinary approach, as in "A love bento" or ... a personal alternate history, as in "Orange".

If the action takes place mainly in this heroin, spaced a few scenes show us the Naho 26 years and allow us to quickly understand the drama that seeks to avoid. The suspense lies not there: it lies in the changes the Naho 16 years manages to lead despite his shyness and lack of confidence. She can hijack the tragic course of events? And if so, what will become of his older alter ego?

At the beginning of Volume 1 of "Orange", Takano Ichogo apologizes for not knowing draw. This is just one effect of bewildering Japanese humility: for originality default, his line is full of charm and delicacy. A formula that could also apply to his heroine. The manga is full of these teenagers gnawed by doubt, unable to believe that a boy could be interested in them and even to take any initiative in love. But suddenly, it is interesting to see how the situation requires Naho out of his comfort zone.

Without reaching the dramatic intensity of "Nana" or even "The hourglass" with whom he has some common themes, "Orange" rained enough for me that I want to know what will happen to Naho, Kakeru and friends. Volume 3 has just been published. The series is still being published in Japan, but advertised as "short".