content warnings: discussions of transphobia and homophobia
representation: transgender Japanese protagonist

I've been meaning to read this for so long, for so many different readathons, but my library has been very difficult about getting this to me. They finally did, though, and I've had the pleasure of reading this very cute memoir!

I'm still quite new to manga and have never even heard of another manga memoir, so this was a really interesting reading experience. This is about the author, Chii, and her experiences as a transwoman in Japan. It's a perfect blend of personal story and facts about transitioning in Japan, which I loved. It broke up the chapters really well, as she relays information concerning the laws in Japan as well as answering FAQs with her opinion. As well as being about her transition, from when she was a child to now, this also shows her meeting her husband and their romance which was the absolute cutest. The back half is almost entirely devoted to their impeding marriage and it gave me the warm and fuzzies.

This is the third or fourth manga I've ever read and it's easily my favourite. It was a quick and easy read that was mostly fluffy but doesn't necessarily shy away from how difficult it is to legally transition in Japan, even if Chii had an 'easier' experience than most. If you can find it, I would highly recommend seeking this out, it was so good!