After reading Fushigi Yugi by Watase, I have been captivated by her work. Not only is the art good, not only is the story good, and not only are the characters believable, but the very ideas she shares through her work are thought-provoking and inspirational. Imadoki is no exception to this.

The story might not be epical, might not work on as many levels as Watase's Fushigi Yugi, but it's just as charming and meaningful. It manages to remind us that we all have different ways of "blooming", of showing who we are, and different reasons to smile. It's not a long manga, so there are no fillers at all. The story is simple, works at a steady pace which keeps you wanting to read on. This is one to remember, despite not being totally unique.

The characters are all wonderful; Tanpopo is particularly individual within the story, and a typical Watase woman - very much like the main female in Absolute Boyfriend. She's hated, yet keeps on smiling, and you later find out why. Despite her hardships, she keeps on shining and blooming like the flowers she loves (I'm writing in a cheesy style like the one in the book, so you better not hate it. ;))

The art is possibly Watase at her best. All her characters are so different; to one another and to Watase's previous characters. There are some times where she even draws with a realistic quality.

I enjoyed every moment while reading this manga. I'd say more, but my vocabulary is currenly limited; don't ask me why. I'd recommend it to any Watase fan, and anyone who loves a deep, romantic plot with a charming moral and sweet main character.