I agree with the comment which said that Hayato/Kaito (the ML) doesn't really show much desperation. The art is pretty but there's a lack of regret, guilt, and yearning in his facial expressions or body language. I think the tragic backstory is good, but the way it was written and drawn could have been better to make it feel more impactful and emotional.
I think I'm only invested with Shuu and Amane. This manga, unfortunately, suffers from same-face syndrome.
I think this author's talent really shines in comedy. They should definitely write another comedic BL.
Having 17 sexual partners is relatively high for any age, and especially for someone who’s only 24. Acknowledging this doesn’t mean being judgmental. Everyone is free to make their own choices, and as long as those experiences are consensual and safe, it’s their personal business. Still, I think it’s important to be honest and not normalize something just because it’s common in modern times or in other cultures.
OMG so well said! I exact thoughts articulated excellently (▰˘◡˘▰)
Shut the fuck up, you prude. You literally ARE being judgemental. Conservatives are so fucking weird
how??? did that make us conservative??? do you even know what it means? God, how can someone have an opinion in modern times without another flaring up because we found a little problem with what they love.
I am not asking you to agree with me but that doesn't mean you can call us judgemental. It makes you look like a 13 year old!
You get called a fuckigng prude for every little damn thing these days. I once got called a prude cause I said all conflicts in a bl don't have to be resolved with sex. It would be nice if the men could actually fucking talk about their feelings for once
I swear to god people don't even know the full context but are ready to jump the gun at any given point.
sighs......I loved when people had actual opinions and didn't just hate on anything that other party said.
17 is not a lot when you're already 24 tf
having 17 partners when you're young and just started to taste what life's like far away from your parents is not something abnormal. people have sex, acquire new experiences, experiment with their bodies and desires when they're young. I feel it's even more intense when you're gay, or just have really strict parents, and it's the first time you're doing this against the societal norms, your family's beliefs or overall just fear of being yourself. it's a freedom you finally have, and it's like making up for all those years and finally understand what your body wants.
nothing about this is abnormal. no one is hurt, and as long as it's done safe and legal, we, the outsiders, should have no opinion about what's normal or not; we couldn't know all the details, what the person in question is feeling and why they feel like sleeping around. we should normalize thinking about our life only, and not bring down people just because they decide to do certain things that for some of us seem extreme, unnecessary or too much.
You’re calling us judgmental and conservative, yet your response is exactly that—judgmental and intolerant of a differing opinion, telling us to shut up and calling us names. That kind of reaction says more about you than us. If a simple difference of opinion stirs this kind of hostile reaction in you, maybe you should reflect on why you're so triggered.
As I have said, "Everyone is free to make their own choices, and as long as those experiences are consensual and safe, it’s their personal business."
In general, a body count of 17 is considered quite high, but I acknowledge that perceptions of such numbers are subjective and culturally influenced.
Says who I was and still bust it open there isn’t nothing wrong with having plenty of sexual partners ! As long as everyone is consenting and have their sexual health in mind get cracked every which way but lose!
Although you're contradicting yourself by stating that something is okay and we should mind our own business and yet not "normalize" it, I believe you do understand that what you prefer to do with your life and body, and what you perceive as a lot or little it is not the reality of everyone and thus nothing should be limited to one majority's or minority's mindset. People are all different and that's okay, and your statements are purely personal and that's okay too, just don't try to make it a fact next time. Have a nice day.
I agree too, and I only been with one person so far lol. It's nothing wrong, bust that ass if it makes you happy we only live once.
get off the internet and seek help omg
I appreciate your response, but I don’t see a contradiction. Respecting someone’s right to live how they want doesn’t mean you have to agree with their choices. People can do what they want, but that doesn’t mean every choice should be seen as normal or beyond criticism.
You called my view personal and it is. So is yours.
Have a good one.
I've reread this many times and I love it. The characters talk and interact like regular guys who are friends, which I think was written well. I believe the rating is low because it's too short and people didn't get the charm of Takumi's character.
He's not very charming, lol, he's got a dry personality. He's a straightforward guy who likes watching sports with his guy best friend. Now, imagine being suddenly frenched-kissed by your best friend and then being confessed to, completely out of nowhere. That would be incredibly shocking. Of course, it's wrong for him to say that it's disgusting between two men but he apologized later.
"If I have to give you my body to keep you from going, it's a small price."
This quote reminds me of senpai from Koisuru Boukun (The Tyrant Falls in Love). Senpai and Takumi both are in love but their minds need to catch up. He just needs time to understand his feelings because it's new to him as he was straight before. Imagine if you were gay and you suddenly realized you are jealous of your opposite-sex friend having feelings for others. You're gonna need time to process that you are probably bi. The problem is that the author didn't show Takumi reflecting on his feelings for Motoki so it feels like he just wants to keep him as a best friend.
Motoki was wrong for suddenly kissing him. It's actually kind of uncharacteristic of him. But one can't help but feel for him because he is genuinely and sincerely in love with Takumi. When he cried after Takumi said he probably like him, you could really see how relieved and grateful he was that such a miracle happened. He wasn't a doormat too, he distanced himself when Takumi rejected him, and even blocked him later.
Overall, this manga is solid, but it would benefit from more chapters showing the characters’ thoughts and the development of their relationship. We need more doki doki feelings sensei! But I do like how this manga presents a more mature, dry take on adult friends realizing they’re in love. That rating is too unfair. It deserves to be rated higher.
Ido didn’t lead him on. From the start, he planned to help Sejin separate from his toxic family and become financially independent (by having his own company) so he could stand on his own, then he will set him free. This was Ido’s atonement for his past sins. But he couldn’t help but treat Sejin lovingly and sleep with him because Ido was still in love with him. Now that Sejin is set, Ido has decided to continue with his plan.
However, based on the spoilers, he won’t be able to follow through with his plan because, in his own words, he is "greedy" and can't help but love Sejin and mark him which resulted into Sejin remembering the past (when Ido treated him badly due to misunderstandings), and the angsty plot will begin.
Realistically, Dan should be in a medical emergency (because he drank alcohol with insomnia meds) next chapter and hopefully that event will significantly move the plot forward. I know Mingwa (author) said she personally likes "toxic top build up" and she also said "The slower the burn, the sweeter the redemption." But this is just too much. I wish she has an editor or something that can advise her.
I love this manga, but I wish that the next volume focuses more on developing Shirase and Hashimoto's relationship.
This is so funny and unserious! The translator did a good job with the comedic lines. I realized I've already read this before at ba to. English translation is completed there. If you like it too and want to support the author, you can purchase the digital manga at Mangaplaza. I just discovered it has a spin-off with Amamiya (character that would be introduced soon).
I ship Hwansuh and Na-In. I love their character designs. I hope they are the 2nd couple.
Me toooo