"Asking someone directly, 'Aren't you a guy?' Is pretty rude, isn't it?" - this can be argued nowadays, but the stupid joke aside xD

At school, Yoi's nickname is "Prince." Because her facial features are more masculine, her voice is not very feminine either ... And she definitely looks like a "prince of shoujo manga". Yes or no, there is a whole fan club ...
One day, by chance (as is the law in manga titles), Yoi encounters the other school prince. He is an ordinary boy who is not particularly interested in participating in the fantasies of various "fan clubs". And on their first encounter, he thought Yoi was cute ... before he worried he'd offended some random dude. He was then enlightened by classmates about the story of the school prince. And their common history is only just beginning.

The title is very reminiscent of Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun, Kaichou wa Maid-sama!, even Sukitte Ii na yo. and many more, but those more familiar can get an idea. Modern shoujo with no ligaments and too bloated types. Fun, quite witty and cute type titles.

(The geek in me has already ordered the VA for the anime version, if they ever make one - Paku Romi and Sugita Tomokazu. Mmmm, classic!)

The original opinion is in Bulgarian, I apologize for the translation errors. I am adding a link.

Thank you so much to Kodansha Comics and NetGalley for providing me with an e-ARC; it is greatly appreciated.

I'm a little torn on this one. The character design is simply gorgeous, and I fell in love with the art. I could stare at some of these pages all day; they are just that beautiful. I 100% give the art a 5/5.

On the other hand the way one of the main characters, Takiguchi, behaves is in a way that feels a bit uncomfortable and problematic. He doesn't really respect the other main character's boundaries. Yes, this is used to further the plot and their relationship, but I feel like this could have been done in a way that feels less "I'm going to invade your personal space whether you like it or not".

The story itself also feels very familiar, and has all the tropes you would normally expect in a high school romance. So far this manga isn't doing anything new. However, it really reminds me of Fruits Basket, and Ouran High School Host Club, which I adore, so I'm hoping that the series finds its own footing. Unfortunately, for now I would give the story a 2/5.

My overall score for this manga averages to 3.5/5. It has potential, and I do look forward to the next installment.

This is a sweet high school romance between a girl who has an androgynous look and is nicknamed "the prince" by her classmates, and an upperclassman who is also his class "prince". A really unusual pairing, but I loved it! I'm sure that in future volumes we'll learn more about our main characters' histories and backgrounds, and I am here for it! I groaned out loud when I hit the last page... I want more! Thanks to Kodansha and Netgalley for a digital copy to read and review.

I have to admit this book was pretty cute. So Yoi is a prince with classic pretty boy looks only she's a girl. Ichimura is the only person who can see past that princely exterior and see a person he would love to get to know. I really wasn't sure what I was getting myself into when becoming across this book, I didn't even read what it's about. I thought it was another lgbt book for a moment but that quickly cleared up once reading it. I loved seeing their interactions. I mean Ichimura clearly liked Yoi and kept popping up where he could to see her and you can tell by the way he sometimes awkwardly talks it clearly has a thing for Yoi if only she can give him a chance. Yoi its a bit self conscious she's always known she was somewhat masculine and just given into the role it was interesting seeing her reactions towards Ichimura. Overall if you want a cutesy book to read then check this book out. I really enjoyed it.

Yoi is what my non-binary dreams are made of, A level of androgyny I will never be able to attain.

Is this book Gay? No.
But does it get Gender Affirmation right? YES!!!!!

This is so incredibly cute, and I'm 10/10 going to continue reading this because I must see them get their happy ending.

This mangaka's style was *chef's kiss*. Alas, the story reads like a very generic high-school shoujo. うるわしの宵の月, translated as In the Clear Moonlit Dusk follows Yoi Takiguchi, a high school girl whose princely appearance has earned her the nickname of 'Prince'. Often mistaken as a boy, Yoi is not used to being seen as a 'girl'. This premise did ring a bell as I remember reading a manga years ago in which the heroine had a masculine appearance and the hero a feminine one. There it kind of worked as the two leads (as far as i can remember) were comfortable quite comfortable with the way the looked. Here, sadly, Yoi isn't keen on being seen as a 'prince' as seems to be indifferent to her female classmates' attention (they routinely confess their feelings to her or simply stare at her in awe). Then she meets Ichimura, who is also nicknamed 'Prince' (i guess they couldn't come up with something more creative?), and he seems to see her as a girl. Shocking. The guy calls her cute and Yoi becomes all flustered in a "who me?" way.
I found the both leads quite bland. I wish Yoi hadn't been so easily taken by Ichimura. That the other girls become jealous of Yoi does not bode well as it promises a classic girl-on-girl hate side-plot that we could well do without. The main male lead is boring and so far his personality revolves around his beautiful appearance and his 'ability' to see Yoi as a girl.
The art is lovely, the story & characters mediocre. Maybe those who haven't read many shoujo manga will be able to enjoy this more.

ARC provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

Lovely story of a high school girl yoi-chan who has gained a "princely" reputation. Ichimura-san sees past her school title and starts seeing her for the girl that she is. Cute, budding high school romance that leaves you wanting the next volume.

This was such a refreshingly adorable manga! We follow Yoi Takiguchi who is known as the Prince around school even though she’s a girl. She dresses and exudes more of a masculine vibe hence the name. But things start to shift when the new Prince at school takes a liking to her.

Their relationship from the beginning was so heartwarming. The way that he doesn’t want her to change herself, he accepts her as her but at the same time, he’s treating her like a princess, something she didn’t think anyone would do.

I just loved their development and all of the communication between them. Plus, I’m a sucker for a story where the guy is the ultimate simp for the girl. I can’t wait to see them together in volume two!!

4.5/5⭐️

Wonderful! Love the art. The plot and characters are pretty stereotypically shoujo-esque, but it's a nice break from the intense novel I was reading. Love Yamamori Mika as well. :)

At first, I thought that this book was going to be BL because that is what I was looking forward to but this was a cute romance that was between a girl and a boy. The main character is a girl who has a handsome face and is constantly mistaken as a "beautiful, handsome guy". However, people realize that she is actually a girl and she goes to a high school with a skirt. There are two princes in the school, one who is the main character, and the other prince is actually a handsome boy who is filthy rich. It follows both of them as they both befriend each other and the guy starts to get interested in her after she saves him. It's a cute contemporary romance set in present-day in high school and I think it was a great start to a series. I would really love it if I receive the next installment in the series! Pick this up if you are a fan of Shoujo, but with a little gender-bender twist to it.

I really enjoyed volume one (thanks to NetGalley and Kodansha Comics) and can’t wait for the next volume to see what is ahead for Yoi and Ichimura.I feel throughout this volume it moves along nicely setting everything up- not too fast but not too slow either. When Yoi’s dad shows up, you can tell they look very similar. If you like shoujo manga with gender bender theme, I would definitely recommend this one.

Quick summary:
Yoi is considered a prince, she is also seen as a hero and cool; however, no one has looked at her for who she is. One day when she takes a detour, Ichimura knocks her down by accident then calls her beautiful then asks if she is a boy. Later on though, when he is talking to his friends Ichimura learns her name and that she is a girl. He becomes interested in Yoi, even though she believes he is joking with her since no one has ever shown interest in her before.

As they talk/hang out more, Yoi is seeing Ichimura in a different light but she is still not used to talking to guys (besides her dad and one of the regulars at the curry shop). One of Ichimura’s friends questions his intentions with Yoi- since from his perspective they sound impure.

First of all, I would like to thank Netgalley and Kodansha for providing me an e-ARC of the book.

Disclaimers: All my reviews are my thoughts of the book and according to my personal preferences. Even though I had received a review arc, it does not affect my review and honest thoughts for the book.

Personal Ratings: 4/5🌟

Total No of Chapters : Chapter 1 - Chapter 4
Bonus Chapter : -

Plot: 4/5
Wholesome : 4/5
Romance: 4.5/5
Easy to read: 5/5
Enjoyment: 4/5

Overall: A somewhat gender bender manga that is cheesy and light but also cute

Short Summary

Yoi Takaguchi is tall, smart, pretty and has an awesome figure, except that, she has more girl-fans and was called a prince and described as like the hero of a shojo manga. When an incident led her to Ichimura, a senpai above her year and he thought him as a beautiful "guy". One thing led to another and soon, ichimura's curiosity for Yoi and his behaviour somehow melted Yoi too. Its a story of a girl who finally felt beautiful and a guy who wants someone to see him for who he is.

My Thoughts

This was a cute shojo manga with very lovable characters. I love the pacing of them and I like how Yoi doesn't get swept along with the Ichimura. Both of the characters felt comfortable with each other and Yoi , being called as a prince and like a guy her whole life and suddenly being treated like a girl its refreshing for her. Ichimura's curiosity turned out for them to getting to know each other and them slowly developing feelings for one another.

This manga is cute and cheesy but it doesn't miss the points of accepting yourself as a whole. Highly recommended for those who wants a quick and cute read. Also recommended for the fujoshis out there who is curing themselves :') Ichimura has that bad boy vibes without actually being messed up and Yoi is very elegant which I love.

Very sweet and not difficult to follow. Not much happens but I I like the tsundere story line. The nervousness of Yoi is very believable. Overall very lovely and I’d read the next in the series.

In the Clear Moonlit Dusk follows Yoi Takiguchi, a first-year high school student who's found herself in an interesting budding romance. With her masculine features, low voice, tall height, and cool personality, she's quickly assigned the 'prince' archetype and has a gaggle of squealing fans... but while she's very popular with the other girls in school, she has little to no experience with boys. Enter the school's second prince: Ichimura, a rich boy who's more delinquent than prince, but is the first boy to ever find Yoi beautiful!

I'm already a sucker for shoujo, but this volume had my heart from start to finish. The plot contains a lot of your typical points: the protagonist falling sick, a sudden downpour, the hero running into the heroine for the first meeting, but all of these had new lights shone on them by Yoi and Ichimura's interesting dynamic! I found myself rooting hard for this couple and I loved Yoi's shyness and Ichimura's sincerity despite his debonair attitude. I'm really looking forward to the continuation!

❧ 5 ★

I love this whole concept to the story! We have a shy, tall, thin heroine, who happens to be very considerate of the people around her. She earns the nickname of Prince for her androgynous figure and for her heroic acts.
When a senpai runs into her, he flat out asks if she is a guy. From there, he can't stop thinking about her, and she can't stop thinking about him. They develop a friendship and sense of trust, and then the end of the volume happens!!
Gah! I am so ready to keep going!! Highly recommend!

In the Clear Moonlit Dusk is a romance where the heroine is not the typical tomboy. Yoi Takiguchi isn't particularly athletic nor does she go out of her way to wear the boys' uniform, she's just androgynous enough and cool enough that the girls at school deemed her a prince and it seemed like too much of a bother to argue about it. Yoi is what makes this manga unique, and I'm curious to find out more about her parents. Ichimura, the other prince, doesn't seem that interesting with the looks and the wealthy background, but I suppose that leaves room for developments in future volumes (his curry-blogging friend seemed more interesting in this volume). Volume 1 is a fast read and it feels like Yoi is carrying the title on her own merits, but Yoi and the beautiful art has me interested for Volume 2. (I received an free copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for my honest opinion.)

In the Clear Moonlit Dusk is shoujo and I'm not usually a fan, but this was awesome! Finally a romance series that's actually refreshing and different! Wow! Yoi is tall, has low voice and looks handsome and thus is called a prince, even though she's actually a girl. She ends up meeting this handsome boy, who's also called a prince and they start hanging out. Ichimura is cunning and very much interested in Yoi and their relationship or friendship is extremely well depicted. They talk a lot and the whole thing grows realistically and is still full of glances, butterflies and those looks. It's no wonder that this has been translated into English, even though only two volumes are out in Japan. This is one of the best shoujos I've read and that's a lot to say.

The art is amazing. The characters are their own individuals and they actually look handsome. The other characters are there to support our main pair and I do hope Yamamori takes time to build this story, since there's so much potential and I don't want this to turn into an easy series. I love the facial expressions and the humor a lot. Also, the cover looks so different to your basic shoujo too, so try this!

Thank you to Kodansha and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

In the Clear Moonlit Dusk, Volume 1 by Mika Yamamori is an adorable romance that will appeal to fans of classic K-drama You're Beautiful or classic shojo manga Revolutionary Girl Utena. The biggest misconception that you might get from looking at the cover is that this is a BL (boy's love) manga. That is not true. The dark-haired character is Yoi Takiguchi, a girl with a handsome face who is often called a "prince" and mistaken for being a boy because of her masculine appearance. Because everyone thinks of her as a tomboy-ish girl, she's never experienced love or a relationship with a guy before. Enter Ichimura-senpai, another handsome, popular prince. When he first meets Yoi, he thinks that she's a beautiful boy. Once he finds out who she really is, he becomes fascinated and wants to get to know her better.

If that synopsis sounds interesting to you, then I would highly recommend this manga to you. I am giving this manga 5 amazing stars! The best part of this manga for me was the beautiful art. Mika Yamamori did a really good job drawing the characters, and every page looks like a work of art. Another highlight was the romance that develops between Yoi and Ichimura. It is absolutely adorable and full of misconceptions at the start. I also loved that Yoi doesn't look like a typical shojo manga heroine with long hair and make-up. It's refreshing to get a protagonist that is so different from a typical high school girl. The story is also very compelling, because it's so different from what you would expect from a shojo manga. If you're in the mood for a sweet romance between a boy and a girl who defies societal conceptions of beauty, you won't regret checking out this book, which came out in July!

Thank you Netgalley and Kodansha for the copy.

I love reading shoujo manga. And it's usually surrounding girls who are cute, aloof, have long hair or adorable hair cut and who happened to have a crush on a guy for the first time in the longest time.

So, reading about a female lead who is “handsomely beautiful" and “like a prince" is something else. I love that because seriously, girls don't always have the same trait as one another.

The arts are wonderful. The story flows smoothly. The pace moving on is not too fast and not too slow. When you are hooked you don't care about the speed; you even go back to the previous pages for the sake of admiring. I can't wait to see what happened in the next volume.

The first volume of In the Clear Moonlit Dusk reads so quickly that I found myself at the end when I only meant to check a few pages out.

The premise feels like a relatively unique one from my experience with romance manga. We have Yoi, our main character who has 'masculine' features in the face and is tall, lanky and deep voiced. And she's often mistaken as a perfect bishi boy winning hearts at first sight from the girls she meets. This is combined with a personality that makes her want to help and be a 'hero' as her friends put it. So she has the nickname Prince. But early in her first year of high school she learns her school has another prince, an unruly haired, attractive boy named Ichimura.

Knowing more volumes are coming, the fact that this first volume seems to have not gotten to any sort of resolution point is understanding. But if you are coming in to see the effects of being in a relationship, you'll definitely have to wait. This is a nice slow pace with a number of interactions to build toward it - which is honestly my preferred romance style.

Its got a fair number of common elements to the genre, the misunderstandings, the strange intensity in the pursuing boy. A lot of really over the top compliments that said in reality would get made into a twitter punchline so fast. But here they are tablestakes and what a lot of people are going to be looking for.

The art itself is clean and consistent throughout despite the way the artists apologizes in the forward. There's a few places where the lettering and placement feels a little hard to read but I think it may have gone better in a physical book instead of the digital review copy. The act of having to move down another page broke up some of the dreamy ellipses that the protagonist uses in her internal monologue.

Overall - if you want a cute, reasonably sweet, not gross romance manga, this is a pretty good start to one. Also - the frame where Ichimura is a cat is pratically worth the cover price alone.