Summary:

Utage Kinoshita has always been a bit obsessed with her favorite boy band, F/ACE. In an ironic twist of fate, she’s recently been tasked with subbing as a cleaner for one of the bandmates - Tamon.

Tamon is her favorite, so you can imagine her delight. You can also imagine her surprise when you learn that Tamon is not the free-going spirit seen on stage. In fact, it rather seems like he needs her help and support.

Review:

Tamon's B-Side Vol. 1 is pretty much any fangirl's (or boy's) dream come true. We have a dreamy boy band, a die-hard fan, and what is essentially a meet-cute but in a unique way. It's a cute setup, to say the least.

You'll love this story if you love manga revolving around idols and the like. It puts an idol face-to-face with one of his huge fans and best of all? It gives her a chance to change his life - for the better.

A few things rubbed me the wrong way and kept me from enjoying the series as much as possible. Mainly, I don't like that they portrayed Tamon's depression like it was a.) a thing to be ashamed of and b.) something funny (yes, somehow, it's both at once). That's the biggest complaint, and I could totally overlook the others without this element.

Highlights:
YA Romance
Shojo
Manga
Contemporary
Pop Star

Will I continue the series? Probably not

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