Hirunaka no Ryuusei is a really well written manga. I think anyone who likes a more mature shoujo manga where the characters are more realistic would like this. If you've read either Sakamichi no Apollon or Kyou Koi wo Hajimemasu, this has elements in common with both. It has a very nice slow build up of romance, and a lot of introspection that is pulled off really well, unlike other shoujo mangas where the characters come off as being creepily codependent.

I think what moves this manga forward and makes me want to read more is the the art and the character. Simply put, the art is gorgeous. Everything from the scenery to the eyes especially is well done and unique. Furthermore, the mangaka is very consistent with the characters' inner monologues as well, revealing deeper motives with time, from different points of view. I feel that this is in particular is one strong aspect about this manga is that the side characters are well developed and play just as an important part in the story.

Without giving too much away, I think that the main character is also a likable female, although one thing that made me rate this manga lower were some things that came off to me as too stereotypical. For example, in one moment the girl fantasizes about making bento for her boyfriend and it just struck me as too typical for this otherwise extremely unique manga. There are a few almost sexist moments like this throughout the story, but overall still far, far less than other shoujo manga.

In conclusion, Hirunaka no Ryuusei is definitely worth a try for anyone who enjoys a manga that will make you think about relationships between people on a very deep level, despite it's few shortcomings