nobile's manga / #bittersweet(224)

Mizu no Naka

Complete | hibiki wataru | 2005 released
2016-08-29 16:04 marked

After a big misunderstanding when he was in elementary school, the childhood friend (a middleschooler at the time) that he had a crush on, distanced herself from him almost completely. 5 years later, he's actively chasing after her, trying to get her to see him again. Slightly clichéd story, predictable, maybe due to a bad writer or perhaps bad translation, but it had pretty art. Watermarks are fine, but it kind of defeats the purpose when they're so large that they cover the characters' heads and it's hard to follow the story...

Human System

Ongoing | hibiki wataru | 2013 released

Current oneshot is actually one of the side stories from the description, Red Thread. - Twins that seem to be surrounded by mystery and a dark past, ostracised by the townspeople and their family. I really wish the main story was available, it seemed cute and interesting.

Hanatsukihime

Complete | Hibiki Wataru | 2008 released
2016-08-29 15:17 marked
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Kamisama No Sonata

Complete | Ichinose Kaoru | 2000 released

Three stories, all about bittersweet love.

Mahoroba no Yobigoe

Complete | Ichinose Kaoru | 2000 released
2016-08-16 20:11 marked

Ipaasha

Complete | Ichinose Kaoru | 2008 released
2016-08-16 20:10 marked

Hagoromo Mishin

Complete | kodama yuki | 2000 released
2018-07-13 21:24 marked

Tragic love story between an ordinary guy and the swan that gave him confidence to become better. If that little girl was his grandkid, that means she won't be quite around by the time Tsubasa is "old enough" xP

The One Manhua

Complete | lee nicky | 2006 released
2016-08-16 19:46 marked

I love this manhua, it's one I seem to keep re-reading every few years. I really love the characters, it's a funny story. It does have its flaws, I think Angus/Long's character is the one with the most mess-ups in the end; there should have been a better way to show all that went through that didn't feel as much of a cop-out. I still enjoy reading the story though, everyone's so charismatic it's a fun read (:

Katakoi Triangle

Complete | amano shinobu | 2009 released

Adolescence means getting to know yourself and learning about feelings you might not quite fully understand. Things will get a bit messy, maybe people you thought were close to you end up being less important than you originally thought. You might even meet completely new people, who just turn your conceptions upside down. Just gotta hold on to your core, be honest, and accepting.

The Baker on the First Floor

Complete | GyaGa | 2016 released
2018-07-15 03:44 marked

The story of a young artist with a troubled past, the baker with also a troubled past, and all the people who were part of their lives. I started reading this with not very high expectations, but in the end it turned out to be quite adorable, despite the dark undertones.