If you're debating on whether or not to pick this up, I would suggest marking it as "want to read" and then coming back when it is completed because these cliffhangers are so annoying. They aren't dramatic cliffhangers, but they leave off at really unsatisfying places and nothing is resolved until a couple eps later.
In terms of whether or not it's a good read--it's really funny and the art is really cute, but the plot is a little too focused on misunderstandings and lack of communication. After reading so many mangas/manhwas about healthy communication, this one is really frustrating because all of their problems could literally be resolved if they were just honest with one another. If that's not your type of story, then I would suggest you not get into it. I liked reading it because I enjoyed the setting, the characters, and the original plot, but I wish I waited until it was completed first.
I was a bit deterred by people calling siyeol an asshole at first, but I honestly really enjoyed this story. Yes, he was a fake asshole at the beginning, but damn it was so satisfying seeing him grovel and beg for forgiveness.
I also just love Aejoon and his family it's so sweet how they all live near each other and all pitch in to help take care of Eunsung ahhh. I would have loved to see more of Hyesung and Eunsung!
Just wanted to let y'all know that Huffly Parfait Scans, the scanlation group that was translating and uploading this series before, dropped it because Online Game Nakama to Sashi is officially serialized in English and they want you to purchase it. There are online copies of the first volume that you can get in many places, but they are releasing a paperback in May 2024. Volume 2 paperback is dropping in August 2024 I think.
Please support the author, but if you can't then I suggest not reading as it leaves off at a really bad cliffhanger. You can get the copies at Barnes and Noble when they come out!
yes, here are some links:
- https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/turns-out-my-online-friend-is-my-real-life-boss-nmura/1140151912?ean=9781636993522 (barnes and noble)
- https://www.amazon.com/Turns-Online-Friend-Real-Life-Boss-ebook/dp/B09DS53QGS (amazon)
- https://kodansha.us/product/turns-out-my-online-friend-is-my-real-life-boss-1/ (kodansha)
- https://myanimelist.net/store/manga_volume/7717/Turns_Out_My_Online_Friend_is_My_Real-Life_Boss_Volume_1 (MAL)
I think only volume 1 is translated and released right now and volume 2 will be coming out in English later this year though so you might have to wait
It has been SO LONG since I read a manhwa that was as healthy as this one. It is so realistic when tackling relationship/communication issues as well as sex. I would have loved to see more of their adult life and more of Seonu finding out about them, but I was incredibly satisfied with this story aughh. It is one of my favorite things I've ever read.
Finally, a healthy polyamorous relationship. I'm really excited to see how their relationship develops because Suisei definitely has things he needs to work out about Emito. I also don't love that literally every other character besides the main three (and the bartender so far I guess) is an asshole. I was so happy when Emito's coworker said that she was poly as well and then she deceived him and brought him to her house for sex without telling him???
But besides all that I loved it I can't wait to see how they progress individually and together!