This comic really pulled me into its messy, nostalgic heart in a way I didn't expect. The premise of 'Is First Love Only? I Left Him First, Now the CEO Can't Let Go' is the sort of bittersweet setup that feeds both angst and slow-burn satisfaction: two people with a complicated history, one who decided to leave and the other who can't quite let go. What hooked me was the careful use of flashbacks—those clipped, dirty-rose memories that show why the split happened in the first place. The present-day dynamic between them is full of electricity, regret, and those awkward little reparative moments that make me grin and wince at the same time.
Art-wise, the panels often feel cinematic. I appreciated when the artist uses close-ups to sell the tension in conversations, and the color palette during memory scenes leans softer to emphasize the melancholy. Supporting characters bring relief and texture: a meddling friend who actually helps, a work rival who complicates things, and small slices of daily life that build the world beyond just the romantic push-and-pull. If you're into character therapy more than plot explosions, this is a lovely read.
On pacing, it isn't all perfect—some arcs drag while others jump forward—yet the emotional honesty compensates for that. I kept rereading certain scenes just to catch the little gestures that indicate change: the quiet apology, the shared umbrella, the silent acceptance. All in all, it's a warm, slightly aching romance that leaves me smiling and feeling oddly comforted whenever I think about those two fumbling toward each other. I really liked it.