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Plot devices aside, the characters in this series are probably the strongest aspect, with distinct personalities that play off each other well. Not many shoujo series have a male in the lead role, but that's what makes Hana memorable as the central character—he's strong-willed, he's pragmatic, and he's a guy who has to play a girl half the time. Twin brother Konatsu is a suitably moody foil, with his indifference bordering on meanness, although he also reveals a soft side when it really matters. Surprisingly, love interest Nanao is the one main character that lacks a third dimension so far—sure, her obnoxious attitude helps to start conflicts, but beyond that, her portrayal is shallow. It's a minor disappointment among a cast where even the family members are appealing (the switch between the sister and the cat is just too cute).

Along with good characterization comes good character design, as this volume's cover clearly shows. Hana's two-tone hair and Nanao's curly locks are merely the surface of what are distinctive visual traits for just about everyone in the series, and there's not a single character that could be called ugly or forgettable. Bold, energetic linework also boosts the madcap comedy factor; this is clearly not your typical wispy, garden-variety shoujo, but something made of stronger stuff. Even the lapses into super-deformed style are appealing, and Omote clearly has a strong grasp of the visual shorthand for a choke hold (useful whenever someone needs to vent), as well as having a clever little convention for showing when characters are currently switched. Layouts and backgrounds, however, are much more ordinary, following a "draw wherever you can fit it in" aesthetic. Although not necessarily crowded, the panels just don't flow well from one moment to the next, and they fail to use the space of the page to their advantage. Somehow, the comedic beats are there—they just don't show up visually.