August 26, 2024

비 밤의 오는 달 vol. 1 is a wholesome story that focuses on the friendship (and hints of eventual romance) between two highschool girls: saki, a piano student questioning some aspects of her identity, and kanon, an icy hard of hearing student. what really makes this series stand out, in my opinion, is the character writing. saki is dedicated to being a thoughtful friend to kanon without being written as a perfect heroine character -- saki makes mistakes as she learns what situations are and aren't difficult for kanon to maneuver through. kanon is shown primarily through two sides: her guarded, almost bitter school persona built as a result of past hardships, and her exciteable "true" personality that loves to show off her interests to saki.

the grammar used is fairly advanced and takes patience if you're at a beginner level. but because it's a manhwa, there are bite-sized sentences too. i would suggest a wide range of grammar knowledge or at least general exposure to more advanced structures so you're not scratching your head every other page. the vocabulary is primarily conversational words that aren't topic-specific. a solid chunk of otherwise less common vocabulary repeats itself often enough that you won't even need a flashcard to have engraved its meaning into your mind.

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on September 24, 2024