I knew I had read this Sensei's work before~ I loved Menkui, and I can definitely see similarities that carried over from that to this, although to be honest this story reminds me more of "Love is like a Hurricane." It has a similar pacing style, absurdist humour, even some of the same story beats like multiple people falling for the MC, a sadistic seme, and a fear of haunted houses haha. I think I like this better than Hurricane though, since it was so much more personal; getting to see Satou change and even his silly backstory made him more likeable (he really is just a pathetic and petty person hah!). It made me sad to think that the reason he scrunches up his face when he eats, even when he enjoys it is because he was a fat kid ;; And Yoshida is so cute!! I love him!!! He deserves every happiness. As much as I was rooting for Nashida at first, I don't think he'd be a good match because of his constant need to help others haha. I hope he finds his happiness with the transfer student. I just..can't get over how cute Yoshida is. There are so many very good boys (and girls...though fewer haha) in this story. Such a likable cast, well constructed.
This was?? So cute???? I flippin' adore rivals-turned-lovers stories, and they honestly have very good, albeit quiet chemistry. All the rest of the couples were very nice too, I think the pole-jumping ones were very refreshing and the cafe couple was just...too pure. Very very good content, A+ 100 years
The concepts here are very good?? But the execution is too quick and emotionless for my taste. The concept of bringing your beloved back to life when fate wants them dead is so good and could lead to an incredible slow burn as well as any number of questioning dreams vs. reality and the morality of it all and so on and so forth and... I really love this artist I just wish there was a little more thought but into the stories. I also found myself a little turned off at the second story; this is one of those chapters where either an Americanization or translations for what the words mean could've really come in handy - "Spirits" and "Demons" for example, or something more subtle - at least fewer words that start with M! I got confused quickly and couldn't follow along easily, especially with the locations being thrown on top of it. I'm all for original phrasing being used but that was, once more, poorly executed. Not the fault of the author this time at least, haha.
This was like? One and a half steps above the "fall in love with you assailant" trope, which I despise. Half a point for the actual buildup of their relationship prior to the attack, and a full point to them lampshading it - most manga can't even point out that it's a problem, but this one at did that on several occasions. Doesn't make it right, but it's a step in the right direction. I feel like if that aspect of it had been toned down or cut out completely, and had a simple confession with Taakun having time to make his decision (and go through his issues), the overall story would've been much stronger. That's what you get for trying to have a plot
Honestly so glad that my OTP Sangwoo x Prison is canon
Noooooononono