A lot of the old guard of BL mangaka have changed their art styles as they kept going so it’s about time for Sakuraga-sensei. I know she did a bit in Himitsu, but it was more overt by the end of this. I was a bit shocked (￣∇￣") but I hope this means she’s come back. Next time maybe change the dynamic up a bit and not just the style <3
Bit of an exposition dump but this had an interesting conflict besides typical romance triangle jealousy. The oyabun seemed to be testing Takanari from the beginning. I dunno why I looked down upon Nayuta-sensei? I must've conflated her with someone else. I'm a bit embarrassed
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This was a unique kind of misconception story. I didn't even realize I binged it in one sitting. I was so caught up in Izumizuki's pure delusions and ignorance and how cute this was :D
Not too sweet and not too serious, perfect! It really did relax me like drinking a warm cup of tea (●'◡'●)
I hadn't read Junko in a long time. I thought my days of reading sweet romance was long gone, but I guess there's always gonna be a place in my heart for Junko-sensei ♡
I just listened to the my favorite part, the Blood Wedding arc, on CD and I am falling head over heels for Takato yet again! ♡(≧∀≦)♡
Hiroki-san did excellent as usual and the Spanish guitar with all the taps made it come more to life. I could see it more clearly now the dance under the scorching moon. If they make a live-action, PLEASE let it include the arcs with the flamenco dancing! I would love to see it come even more to life
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Shot after shot after shot, Mamiya lost respect for his great aunt. Lesbian. Potential cheater and hedon. Dating someone his age (regardless of gender). That last one felt like Sada really rubbing it in Σ( ￣□￣||)
Initially the comments poisoned the story for me and I didn’t come back to finish. Like I couldn't believe how many people assumed Sakura wanted to transition when he's clearly just a feminine guy going through a tyrst. Lots of gay men and some straight men actually kinda suffer with those thoughts of, "if I was a woman, my likes would be seen as normal". But coming back fresh, ready to just engage the story, I'm so happy I finished it. It's very simple but sweet. Everyone seemed like they wanna do their best except Sakura, but I'm glad Yuusuke could open his eyes to the idea that he can do it too. Even though Sakura won't transition, that amount of acceptance alone is how you know someone is The Oneヾ(❀╹◡╹)ﾉ~ I lost this in my sea of WTR titles. It's a new year, time to tackle that list! (≧∀≦)
I was surprised this series had a CD! It took me on a wonderful trip down memory lane hearing the VAs, and I remember when I first read this over a decade ago now. To this day, it still makes me so happy to read Kazuhiko-sensei (=︶ω︶=)
I wonder if sensei liked to write about small town life and complicated families cuz she’s been through it? I mean, I guess it’s common though. I remember liking her stories, especially Himegoto Asobi, when the family drama was kinda interesting and realistic. I was surprised I liked it more over the couple drama which was… well, y’know (￣∇￣")
Well I'm glad at least Haruomi's bite from before wasn't just forgotten or brushed off. This really has been a fun and interesting take on the zombies genre :3 I love when yaoi authors really put a lot into not just the romance but their *main* themes. I always gush about how Not Equal has a really well thought out bootstrap time paradox, or how Hengoku no Calendula has amazing shounen action panels, or how Saezuru paces the yakuza family tension with the romantic tension of the main couple. If y'all havent read, another interesting yaoi with a zombie sub-plot (or rather the inverse), check out Living Dead by Asada Nemui. I always love seeing these authors write actual plot with the "plot" (๑•ㅂ•)و✧