Living-Room Matsunaga-San by Keiko Iwashita

SYNOPSIS:

Kodansha Publishing states:

Due to family circumstances, high school student Miko Sonoda is forced to live at her uncle's boarding house. However, before she can arrive there, Miko is already met with a bad omen: while trying to find the place, she suspects that someone is following her! When her uncle comes to her rescue, the assumed stalker happens to be one of his tenants, leaving Miko embarrassed on her first day.

Miko learns that she will be living with five unique adults, including the accused man. Additionally, it turns out that he is Jun Matsunaga, a 27-year-old designer who seems to lose his temper easily. Having made such a humiliating first impression, Miko believes that only a miserable life awaits her. But in the presence of Jun, she comes to realize that living with adults is not so difficult after all—and there may even be enough room for romance.

REVIEW:

It is hard not to write "just buy it" as the review for this series. I rarely see books that make me anxious for the next volume, but this was one of those books. While Miko and Jun's age difference is not my cup of tea, the story is well-written, beautifully complicated, and romantic while respecting the boundaries and not crossing into anything inappropriate or cringy. The setup isn't anything new or unique; however, the intricate storylines, well-rounded characters, and conflicts are balanced nicely without any messy storylines, unnecessary drama, or outcomes. This series is definitely a must-read.

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