Yuzumori-san

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This series follows 17 year old Mimimka Noma's somewhat wholesome romance. The author referred to this series as an ane-loli, meaning a romance between an older girl and younger girl. The younger girl in question is 10 years old. Overall it was a fun read. The major turning point scene could've been done better but it's forgivable. There's not much story and not much of a message, motif, or narrative going on. Further, you can tell the artist is trying VERY hard to make Kaede attractive. Lots of other reviewers believe that Mimika has trouble controlling her desires but that doesn't really seem to be ... the case. She appears to just be very bashful. Almost in a "This elementary schooler can't be this cute" way. She doesn't display any deviant desires besides a single time she considered kissing Kaede in her sleep. Rather, she's extremely steadfast about not crossing any lines with Kaede. Is she a pedophile? 100%.

If you can look past the strange relationship they have, it's actually a really fun read. I think that the drama took up way too much time that could've been spent developing their relationship but I can't say it was bad 8/10

Yuzumori-san tells a cute/insanely ballsy story about the most responsible pedophile in manga with the help of its amazing visual work and straight-forward dialogue.

Eri Ejima mentioned in the past that she was not used to drawing young girls but you wouldn't be able to tell from the drawings alone: almost every chapter she carefully details all the reasons why Mimika goes head over heels for this girl with so much care it was hard not to feel the same way myself.

Expedctedly, a recurring motif is the cuteness of Yuzumori and how out of place Mimika's love is for this girl. Time and time again ... Yuzumori hugs, sits, or even just stands in such a way that the difference in size and maturity between the two is obvious but are a perfect fit for each other nonetheless. There's a specific panel where the two are hugging and it's shown that Yuzumori's body is quite small compared to Mimika's; this image alone captures perfectly every emotion Mimika has to struggle with every time she falls more and more in love with Yuzumori.

Although there weren't many other moments were the visuals alone were so emotionally charged, Ejima does have a knack for drawing cute girls. Yuzumori is the most perfect girl in this world and it would be impossible not to agree with the characters' infatuation. Her sense of style is perfect, she's visually gorgeous with the giant glass eyes, and is quite confident.

Concluding my gushing about the manga's visual flair I have to admit that the characters are not perfect, though that is understandable given the short run time. Mimika herself has a fun goofiness to her demeanor but it would have been nice to explore further her love for Yuzumori.

But still, I am sucker for wholesome loli content and this manga has that in spades, and for that alone I have to give it a 10.

P.S.
There's so many feet shots that I am not honestly not sure if it was intentional or not but I have to admit they were always immaculately drawn, so it gets bonus points for that. 11.3/10

Honestly, this is a nice manga. It's definitely not everyone's cup of tea. You have to keep an open mind. While sometimes uncomfortable, it is also a very cute and lovely story at the same time. It's not always believable. The relationship seemed a little rushed. But I do think it's worth a read if you're willing.

Story: 7. Nice sort of beautiful story. Can get a little rushed but not too badly.
Art: 8. Very pretty art, easy to look at, makes you want to read more.
Character: 6. Character development seemed minimal and the characters weren't always too believable but they're all right and likable enough.
Enjoyment: ... 7. It was a good read, though I'm not sure I'd read it again.
Overall: 7. Would recommend.