ALisAnimeLover's manga / #Realistic(15)

the saddest thing about this manga is how realistic it is. they like each other but won't confess/take it further because of the fear of their precious friendship changing. like damn.

The best thing about this is despite the fact that they're polar opposites when it comes to showing their love (one is flirty, the other one wants to wait for the "perfect time" and is veeery innocent), they always find a middle ground <3 <3 <3 And when the family issue was resolved, it was so darn realistic how it was anti-climactic and they were still awkward.

Too good

Huh??? What abuse? What trauma??? Wtf these tags. The MC was just determined to repress his sexuality to follow the orders of his religious mother/parents. Both stories have a main character (well, secondary) who are strict in following the rules - for different reasons. Ch 1-2 is about someone who's raised up in a religious environment - anything related to sex is forbidden. However, he gets set-up by his mother with someone in the church, so he has to learn about sex and get over his aversion towards sex - he does this by hiring a prostitute who happens to be an intern in his office. 9/10 Ch 3-4 is about someone who is simply strict in following the rules of society, for no reason aside from wanting to conform to society. He is in love with his brother-in-law. His student learns about this and tries to seduce him/help him move on. 6/10 Also, there's no s&m here. Just a bit of domination, and a blindfold.

A story about Mirai-kun's first experiences in love told from the point of view of Hibiya-kun, his childhood friend. What's amazing about this is the realistic portrayal of the innocent main character and his experiences in love. He's young. He's sincere. But that's what also makes it frustrating. Beautiful. His exes, while not exactly the worst, aren't the best, and perhaps are also learning. His first ex broke up with him not because of him not calling when the accident happened. It may have been what he said, but if you look at it closely, he's simply insecure - he wasn't there when his bf needed him, there's another guy who's too close with his bf, and most of all, he can't believe that his bf actually likes him, perhaps because of how their relationship started. The second ex... Has a lot to grow as a person, not just as a lover. He should use this experience to start going out of his shell and become more courageous. Let's be honest, not everyone knows what to do when they witness a molesting scene, it's as terrifying as when you're the one being molested. For the third ex, a lot of things remained a secret. Though I do think he's sincere in their relationship, given that he thought of bringing the MC back to Osaka. But he didn't. Perhaps, he was guilty of lying to his bf and didn't know what to say once he brings him to Osaka and admits the truth. Perhaps, he decided not to because the MC is a mere child he can't simply elope with and support. Perhaps, leaving the money was his way of apologizing, albeit shitty. If this was another story, they'd probably reencounter each other some time in the future and get back together and no one will bat an eye about it. All the chapters, had they not ended that way, could easily be a happily-ever-after story while the couple grows together as a person, or maybe not. But no, this isn't that kind of story. This is about the multiple heartbreaks a person goes through in life. Who knows? Perhaps they will also break up in the future for who knows what reason. But people grow. That's what matters.

This is horribly realistic. I love how the author portrayed pedophilia as it is - disgusting. This showed the harsh reality and vicious cycle brought about by conservatism (close-minded "therapy") and mental illness. As said in a comment, this is a very sensitive topic to cover in only 6 chapters. I'd love to read more realistic mangas like this, portraying something disgusting as actually disgusting, showing its adverse effects to everyone it involves, whether it's the victim, the criminal, or just some collateral damage.

I LOVE HOW THE TEACHER KEPT REJECTING HIS STUDENT. BECAUSE FUCK EWW

Ch 1: "no kink in the world could compare to the power of love". Soooo cute. 9/10 Ch 2-3: A story on ch 1's MC's colleagues. Title story; synopsis. This was funny but chill. Cliche af, but I love the pacing and script. Admittedly not a romance-based relationship, but it works. 7/10 Ch 4-6: What I liked about the story is the reality of a gay man depending on his ex for the sole reason of not wanting to be lonely, despite the unhealthiness of their non-committal relationship. On the other hand, the love between the main couple does not seem to be fleshed out as much as that scenario. 5/10 Average: 7/10

I love this manga for its mature approach to the matter. But I hate its ending. This should've ended on their separation. Allot a volume for their "rekindling of love", not a fvcking few extra pages and an extra chapter. They have a lot to talk about. They shouldn't come back together just because they missed each other. Otherwise, that'd be a vicious cycle of mistakes. But then again... That's reality. Humans are stupid dumbfucks who'd skip the talk then act all surprised when they repeat their mistakes.