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Dreamin' Sun Vol. 1 by Ichigo Takano
4.0

After reading Orange (The author's other work) I was expecting a more dower somber experience, but I got something way different, and I kind of loved it!

So Shimana wants to run away from home. Her mother passed away a few years ago and her father remarried and had another kid. She says her stepmother doesn't want her there and all they do is care about the new kid. So she wants to run away. While doing so she meets Taiga who is just a drunk on the street. He then offers her a place to live. This zanny weird home consist of him, Zen, and Asahi. Three guys and one girl in one home, what could go wrong.

No this is not a porno you sickos. This is just pure chaos fun. Shimana wants to be, well, wanted. Wants to feel like she's part of a family and this new one she stumbles upon is crazy weird but so fun. The adventures of trying to find love and acceptances works wonders here. Some sweet emotional moments spliced in with over the top comedy and some really funny lines that made this a joy to read.

I know many probably enjoyed Orange more. And maybe overall I do to, since it handles suicide in a interesting manner. BUT this was a lot of fun to read and I read it way quicker. I enjoyed it so much I actually ordered a bunch of the volumes since they're on sale.

A 4 out of 5.