Goodbye, My Rose Garden
Plot. Early in the twentieth century, Hanako travels from Japan to England to follow her dream of meeting the reclusive novelist, Victor Franks, and to become a novelist herself. In her attempts to meet Victor Franks, Hanako finds herself employment as a personal maid to noblewoman Alice Douglas who reveals that she can introduce her to him — but only under one condition. Hanako must kill Alice. Shocked by her request, Hanako tries to learn more about Alice to better understand why she would make such a request, growing closer to her in the process. Characters. Hanako  Kujo Alice Douglas Edward Media. Drama Readings. On February 8th and 9th, 2020, a reading of "Goodbye, My Rose Garden " was performed at TACCS1179 in Tokyo, with Moeka Koizumi playing Hanako Kujo and Kaya Okuno playing Alice Douglas. Reception. "Goodbye, My Rose Garden" generally received positive reviews with many praising the detailed illustration work throughout and its realistic portrayal of homosexuality in twentieth century England. In Anime News Network's "Spring 2020 Manga Guide", Rebecca Silverman praised the level of research that is apparent in the manga's execution, noting clothes, literature and history events are all correct for the  period and that this research aids in grounding the story. Otaku USA noted that the story beats would be familiar to those who read "yuri" manga, however they still recommended the titled, "Predictable as it is, Goodbye, My Rose Garden is still worth reading for its period setting and delicately written characters." While Comic Book Resources' Anthony Gramuglia felt that the first volume let the historical setting become too much of the focus, rather than the characters, he still believed that "Goodbye, My Rose Garden is a great case of historical fiction. It captures the tension and anxieties of the  era beautifully, while relaying a story of forbidden love."