In the beginning, before I even read the book, I first looked upon the cover. Yes, I judge books by the covers and I am guilty but, that is how books draw me in. The cover was interesting and seemed....innocent yet devilish based on the characters facial expression. The cover fit in well with the title, so I said sure why not.
While reading: In the beginning I felt like I was reading a childish book based on the plot it was given. It was an interesting point of view and yet, I still continued reading to see how Hana would grow to be. I had a feeling she would be naive based on her juvenile stage but the interactions with Vivi were not as predictable as I thought would be. I enjoyed the little situations that came across their path and I found myself rooting for them when new problems arise. Little did I know that I was starting to grow attached to the characters.
Finished: The ending was beautiful. I will not lie, tears were shed. The ending fit in perfectly but to me, it seemed a bit rushed. I wanted to see more of Hana in that stage of life, but I also liked the bittersweet ending. It felt like....it was fitting. And even when I wanted the ending to be a bit longer, its due to my selfish needs for the plot to not end.
Conclusion: Very lovely manga. I enjoyed it. I would reccommend this manga to those who enjoy symbolism, devilish people, and innocent love.