Story - 9
Although this manga is one of a human-demon relationship/bond, it is a relationship that is so pure and heartwarming. Something I truly loved is how the manga comes full circle, and we get to follow Hana’s life from infancy to old age through well-paced and placed time-gaps. It also shows the hardships that come with the fragility of the human life as it compares to an immortal, and allows the reader to truly feel both love and loss. It includes both drama and comedy that is properly balanced. The reason I gave the story such a high rating is because it wasn’t one that is typically expected for manga that depicts a human-demon relationship (e.g, smut).

Characters - 9
I’m a sucker for tsundere male characters, which Vivi can be at times. We see the main character, Vivi, who found Hana when she was only an infant who he chose to raise. Vivi goes from being one of the most feared, ruthless demon lords, to being a gentle and kind caregiver and best friend who cherishes Hana with all of his heart. Hana is a likeable character, unlike most female leads we see in shoujo mangas. Although she can be similarly naive and dense when it comes to love, it’s understandable rather than frustrating, since Hana is only a child throughout most of the story. We see her develop over the course of her life, follow her as she grows from a little girl to a young woman. Supporting characters are likeable as well, such as Vivi’s best friend, Felton, the chivalrous pervert.

Art- 7
The art is pretty standard and nothing truly stands out. Nonetheless, I liked the look of the settings and characters.

Enjoyment - 9
I truly loved this manga, and the likelihood of re-reading the manga is high. It’s hard to find manga that make you feel and truly experience a wide range of emotions, both laughter, and tears. I had a difficult time putting it down, as I wanted to continue reading it.

Overall - 9