Whenever people put down Takahashi, I always mention this series. Not only is it one of her best. It's one of the best slice of life/romance series out there.
I think Takahashi gets an unfair rap sometimes because of Inuyasha dragging on for so long and Ranma not having a more conclusive ending (although personally I am fine with how it ended). But she wrote a lot of great stuff even besides Maison Ikkoku (like a lot of great shorter works.) I guess her series are what got me into anime/manga in the first place so maybe I am a bit defensive.
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