However, as cracks in her brother's marriage begin to show, Uta finds Kaoru confiding in her more and making the process even harder.

[12] In Anime News Network's Fall 2019 Manga Guide, Rebecca Silverman gave the first volume 3 out of 5 stars.

Silverman praises tMnR for avoiding making the story unrelentingly depressing and melodramatic by showing that Uta's has already accepted her love will go unrequited.

Faye Hopper went on to give the first volume 4 out of 5 stars, noting that "it deals with complicated, difficult issues with a sensitivity and grace you rarely see, and does so, surprisingly, while being light and pleasant.

"[13] Anime UK News gave the first volume 8/10, praising the maturely and respect paid to the depiction of Uta's feelings.