I haven't read any BL manga in... approximately forever, and I clearly should get back into it, because this is an awesome way to relax and recharge. The story is hilarious in that "if I think about this too hard, this is actually mildly terrifying, but if I just look at this string of funny moments, it's so cute" kind of way. Normally, I'm not a fan of stalker romance, which this definitely qualifies for, but when the stalker is an over-cheerful ancient god who acts in full accordance with his nature, but also genuinely makes an effort to learn how to human to win his soulmate over... well, okay, I can suspend my disbelief and my squeamishness for the sake of fun. :D

I enjoyed the beautiful art, the general cozy small town vibe, the found family dynamics between Chiharu and his next-door neighbors/old friends, all the hints at the mysteries surrounding Chiharu's grandmother, and Rin's lessons in cleaning and grocery shopping. The ending of the volume was a bit abrupt—I wouldn't even fully call it a cliffhanger, it just stops—so that was a bit annoying. Then again, it's a good excuse to get the next volume for another couple of hours of mindless relaxation.