Soaked by the dropping rain,
Without any shelter to go under,
I'll let myself get wet by this passing storm,
Until someone shares an umbrella,
And move slowly but steadily,
Even with clothes dripping wet,
As we wait for the rain to stop.

Koi wa Ameagari no You ni is a manga that portrays what is considered taboo in today's generation, but instead delivers it beautifully and inserts metaphors that when understood, can really connect to the reader.

A tale of a 17-year old high school girl that lost her passion and a 45-year old geezer that stopped dreaming, it's a unique read that is filled with relatable struggles and delivers an impactful end as their connection towards each other is drawn by rain.

After the Rain is definitely something I'd recommend, like Oregairu and many more. The unique age gap relationship as foundation to explore each of their own struggles, and turn it into a genuine connection of healing that is not disgusting to read for that gap of age, was something that reached out to me as a person.

Romance was never the main theme of this manga. It's about something else. It's the heart wrenching and gratifying feeling of what comes After the Rain.