This story has to be my all time favorite manga series. I first started reading it years ago when I accidentally stumbled across it. I only just finished reading it this year. It is one of those stories that is totally driven by how charming and likeable the main characters are. Some of the story arcs are not as strong as others, some arcs have great 'geek out' moments for us story lovers. A few parts were laugh out loud funny but that's rare. More the characters in this story make me smile and they make me happy. Even when the story arc is very dark and unpleasant, you reach a moment when the story is at its darkest and the main characters absolutely shine and makes slogging through that part totally worth it. Its a story i will probably re-read whenever I'm feeling down and need something to cheer me up. This is my number 1 favorite because the protagonists are so lovable.