Ripe for the Picking Manga Reviews

Yinaluvy

July 1, 2025 (PST)

Precious and heartwarming

I did not expect to see so many glimpses into different character's experiences with love. It ranges from long term relationships to very beginner. The issues and personalities all differ so much that it made me think about my own life. Much read!

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Portia G

June 23, 2025 (PST)

I need moooore

All the characters are so precious, no story feels like filler and all of them have something relatable about them. The main couple is just way too cute. Starving for more chapters to this

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l_m

June 15, 2025 (PST)

Incredibly sweet 🧡

The story and all the characters really pull you in. There's romance, of course, but also innocence, some racy, hot stuff and the reality of balancing work and home life. I love that I can relate to a little bit of each character's hang ups and personalities. Can't wait to read more!

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TVit4225

June 14, 2025 (PST)

Compelled to Scroll

There are state-of-the-art skyscrapers out there trembling in jealous rage at how purposefully built and structurally sound the romances are in this literary wonder. It's already rare to have one or two such well-crafted arcs in a manga, but this easily breezes past that number. It's worth the cost and more.

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Choochootwain

June 4, 2025 (PST)

Can't wait for more

I'm so pleasantly surprised by how earnest this series is. I wasn't expecting a manga to treat a topic like virginity later in life so seriously and realistically. Literally so obsessed I started trying to "read" the Japanese language original volumes just to see how the story develops... which i gotta say makes me respect whoever is translating this into English. Yall are doing a phenomenal job.

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Acedia

May 30, 2025 (PST)

Cute and touching

I really enjoy the variety of relationships, and how down to earth the characters are. I love sweet romance, and I definitely recommend this! Can’t wait for more <3

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Irasshaimase

May 29, 2025 (PST)

Gave me butterflies

Love all the characters and their individual stories. Very wholesome read! Also binged the series on Netflix too and it was super cute!

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mrio

May 25, 2025 (PST)

Wonderful read!

The story is wholesome and I love the characters! I have already re-read some of the chapters. I look forward to more chapters in the future <3

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C. B. Kitty (Cool Blue Kitty)

May 21, 2025 (PST)

Refreshing

After being in a long term relationship for so long, I forgot what it was like to first start out.

And this is exactly it! I love the anxiety, the concerns, it really takes me back to when I first started dating around

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gabrielle gour

May 19, 2025 (PST)

Very wholesome and cute

I really enjoyed the story it was very refreshing,
I liked how it was set and how it was written is easy to follow a very enjoyable read looking forward to more chapters

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Elentiya

May 17, 2025 (PST)

A lot of take-home lessons

I really loved this one. It’s so realistic and gives you a lot of lessons to learn from. Even the not so good situations are being shown and it’s not all blinded positivity from every character.

They all show character reflections and its nice being able to relate to some of the characters when placed in certain situations. The way the author shows different perspectives of every character makes you appreciate their growth even more and it feels like I’m close to them as I continue to read their stories. I’m so glad I bought the chapters and kept going. The story did not disappoint it was consistent but at the same time there’s something to look forward to ☺️

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Monique

May 17, 2025 (PST)

So human

I love how varied and interconnected each character is. So many different t personalities and they're all very realistic viewpoints. This slice of life explores a Web of office workers and their life outside of work.

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Ginger Ninja

May 17, 2025 (PST)

Amazing and slightly personal

This is phenomenal and surprises me with how heartfelt each individual’s scenario is. However, at the same time I feel it hits a little too close to home which I guess is why it’s so good.

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Jasmine Law

May 16, 2025 (PST)

Absolutely hooked!

I’ve read all the parts since the free offer, and am genuinely unable to put it down. I love how it deals with different life experiences, but I do love its treatment of the main two protagonists the most. The sexual stuff is tasteful and plot-driven, absolutely not for the sake of it! The series also deals well with sensitive topics, which I really wasn’t expecting. Am absolutely delighted and will definitely be re-reading until the next volume comes out!!

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InfrequentFlyer

May 15, 2025 (PST)

Explores the sides of humans well; captivating!!

(I've read to ch 48.) This story explores so many different lives and perspectives, and makes each point of view so heartfelt and genuine. Even if you haven't been in the same situation you feel your heartstrings tug, and you feel empathy for their situation. One thing I really loved so far is that the characters are all intertwined. Not that they are involved in each other's issues exactly... but I dislike when you get a conclusion for the main plot, and the series takes a sudden shift to another side character's story and you never hear about the previous one until they are the "new" side character. Each point of view is mirrored with each other's lives as they work in the same office, and it makes you feel something for all of them. The pacing when switching the featured characters is also excellent. It doesn't feel abrupt and is tied in through smart and natural transitions. There were moments where I thought "Argh! You gotta tell them how you feel!", and I'm happy to say that those misunderstanding subplots do not drag on excessively, which is a pet peeve of mine. I couldn't stop reading this series, and I cannot wait for more!

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Trieu Minh

May 14, 2025 (PST)

Surprisingly good!

I didn't expect much when I started reading, but this could be one of the best slices of life I have read recently. The sexual part is essential to the plot, not just for views.

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bluesclues

May 14, 2025 (PST)

Read up to ch19

So far the stories are great and so captivating! Every character is well thought out and has a compelling story.

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Hannah

May 12, 2025 (PST)

Poignant slice of life

The author has a way of understanding the nuances of the human condition that make you feel both seen and uncomfortably exposed when you read their character depictions. It takes real talent to do that. Even when you’re given the window into someone’s selfishness or motivations, they’re written in a way that makes you find the character endearing anyhow. I couldn’t put the story down!

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genshingirl

May 3, 2025 (PST)

LOVE IT!

Made me cry multiple times. The stories were very relatable and I’m glad that there are several stories in it. Can’t wait to see the ending! 🙏🙏🙏

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turtleduckymomo

March 19, 2024 (PST)

it's pretty good!!

it's honestly kept my attention the whole time and I look forward to new chapters when they come out. the characters are well fleshed out / complex and I feel like I get a good look into all of their lives, tho I'm mostly enjoying the main storyline. I'm rooting for them!!

I'd love to have this in print someday

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