Graphic Novel Reviews: A Tropical Fish Yearns for Snow

Konatsu Amano has lived in Tokyo the last 15 years of her life. Recently her father transferred overseas for work, and she is now staying with her aunt in a small seaside town. She misses her father, and is transitioning into her new life. 

During her first visit to her hew high school, she is snatched and taken to the school aquarium by a couple of students from the aquarium club. There she meets Koyuki Honami, a popular girl highly sought after by boys in the school. She instantly develops a crush, and craves more time with her. She is hesitant to share her feelings, and scared Koyuki won’t be interested. However, Koyuki is very much interested, and wants to make a good impression around Konatsu. The two start spending more time together. Koyuki realizes that she is starting to feel a warm feeling that has been missing from her life, and her friends and family are thrilled to see the change in her. 

Konatsu decides to join the aquarium club in order to spend more time with Koyuki. The two start prepping for the clubs open house at the school. They go over different fish and marine life so they’ll be able to answers any questions visitors might have during the open house. When the big day arrives, the two girls are ready, and do their best to represent the aquarium club. At first Konatsu is shy and hard on herself for not having answers to all the questions she is asked, but that changes after she helps a small boy with questions about the clouded salamander. The salamander has not come out for her until she helps this boy, and when she tells Koyuki she earns a loving embrace that leaves readers wanting more.

The creator has put together an adorable romance that is sure to warm the hearts of its readers. The characters are lovable, and will have fans cheering on their love.