bokutotiddies's manga / #slice of life(31)

i have a lot to say. my complaints are mostly about the actual translations/scans posted on mangago rather than with the actual story itself though. 1) the story does start off a bit slow, like its not an issue really but i didnt really sense that much chemistry between them for most of the story until towards the very end. 2) dear god the scans were soooo bad for like 27-50 almost a third of the story. the translations were subpar too and i just skimmed thru it, which sucks bc there are a lot of important plot points in there. 3) the name switch in the offical trans were so difficult to get used to i still dont really acknowlege them. these are things that dont really affect the plot, since i still managed to understand everything, but they definitely impact the reading experience negatively. that said, i really enjoyed the entire official trans section. i really liked the message they were able to communicate and i actually wrote down a lot of the quotes said by characters bc i identified w them and wanted to rmbr the way i felt reading them. i really related to both jeongwoo and his ex in terms of thought process. the art style is so so nice and i love the colours used. im definitely gonna read the remastered version bc i think there are improvements that can be made to an already sufficient story. i dont think it was an amazing read or anything but it was comfortable and casual and i liked the ending and the message so its okay. overall, 7/10

i really liked this. it was really mature and interesting to say the least. i cant say i understand sekines perspective but it was so interesting to see his insight on life. hes so beautiful too, he reminded me of akaashi, which only hurt my feelings more. their relationship was so frustrating and even though it did work out in the end, i really wish we couldve gotten that earlier without the misunderstandings. the lack of communication hurt me deeply lol. i adore sekine though and i wanted to best for him especially after all the traumatizing things that have happened to him. i really really liked doujima and his unrequited love story too and im so upset he doesnt have his own story. i guess i shouldnt be surprised though, i mean this isnt shoujo manga. sigh, this was good but i feel so unsatisfied even though i liked the ending. i suppose im just greedy like that. my heart was so heavy seeing sekine cry and fall in love for the first time and it still feels somewhat heavy. after reading some replies i get why. he never really addresses everything he went through, properly vents to anyone and has someone listen and understand him, or face his issues head-on and achieve catharsis. we dont get to see any of that, however, i guess that's what makes it so realistic. normal people don't get to magically forget all their issues and move forward. i went into this pretty blindly but im glad i read it. overall probably an 8/10, mainly bc of the speedy conclusion.

hi okay imma be honest this was one of the best bls ive read and the fact that it was so short is CRIMINAL but the way it had such an impact on me with such little content is incredible. this was so fucking great, from the characters to the plot to the structure of their relationship to the art style to the underlying message shared. im in love. ugh, i love kyousuke so much and i relate so much with the mentality of not knowing whether something is "right or wrong" and being too afraid to pursue anything that seems wrong. but hes also everything i want to be, from his self-assuredness and motivation and work drive. hes inspirational but pitiful at the same time. i cried reading this. i only ever cry for long ass works that have time to play w my emotions but this did it for me within the 5th chapter. i loved this so much. i want to read the rest of the authors works if theyre even half this good. ugh. so fucking good. 10/10 literally. the only issue is that its so short. i could read 50 chapters about them and not grow tired. cant wait to reread.

ahhhhhhhhh. this was so so SO refreshing. i genuinely felt like it summer here in february while reading this. i loved it more than i can write in words. god, it was so well written. im gonna speak on behalf of both this story, the doujinshin and the sequel here. such a wonderful read. probably the most healthy relationships ive ever read. even when i thought there might be a misunderstanding (bc there usually always is) there wasnt! even the so-called rivals were super sweet and well-meaning! there wasnt a single obstacle between them and thats how it should always be. it was just pure, healthy, wonderful fluff. they are so atune with each other and do anything to make the other one happy, even if its just by being completely honest with themselves. it makes me hope that i can find someone to feel this way with. i had butterflies so many times reading this. tbh i wanted some smut so bad by the end of this but i still love the affection between the two. it slightly makes me sad that watoru never really says 'i love you' straight up, but its true that he proves his feelings through his actions time and time again. i cannot wait to reread this one. i wished it would never end while reading too. 10/10.

this was so perfect. i fucking SOBBED like a baby reading this. i was in tears the entirety of chapter 3 and 4...my heart was so heavy i could feel my chest growing tight. this was unbearably good. i am so in love and also in so much pain for this story. yuki was the best boy ever and honestly he deserves better than akira but its fine bc that mf realized his mistake. even if yuki did lowkey take him back too easily smh he shouldve made akira SUFFER -__-. anyways i already miss this story even tho it caused me so much suffering i will 100% be reading again, its for sure one of the best things ive read thus far. such a lovely story and i loved seeing them grow old together. i would do ANYTHING to get more of them throughout the years. im thinking of even purchasing this if possible tbh. the symbolism with the white line was so wonderfully childish at first but then became so heartbreaking towards the climax. the last imagery with them disapating in heaven along a line of smoke was so bittersweet. ugh such a beautiful story i loved it to bits. 32982/10

so! after watching the movie, ive decided that this is wayyy better animated. the story just flows nicer and since its definitely somewhat comedic, those scenes are translated better on screen. i skimmed thru most of this so this is kind of a review for the movie as well but overall i get the impression that its a sweet and wholesome love story. its pretty innocent and theres not really any major conflicts. both the characters are chill and tho im frustrated w both of them at diff points, its def nothing some good ol communication cant fix. the sensei was a perv and they really didnt do him any justice in the movie by not showing his perception of things loool. kuskabe is hot and my type lol. the movie was really good tho. it was really different from anime im used to but after spending some time on the series, im kinda fond of it now. i still dont understand why this series is just as popular as it really is but its by no means bad at all. 8/10

after reading the entire series, i have to say this is the most forgettable one, but im pretty sure this story was just simply fluff. ig its more abt harasens bg to sympathize w him. he was so hot when he was younger btw not sure what happened. kusakabe and sajou are adorable as always and the scene during graduation was such goals. imagine having your first time in the exact seat you met your first love. and that seat being in your high school music classroom. fucking wild. but goals. anyways this was cute

okay so this one was mainly focused on the like side couples and relationships and i can now say w certainty that none of them are even half as good as sajou and kusakabe. the fashion guys ex-lover was sexy asf when he was young but hes an asshole so forget that. harasens relationship doesnt really hit diff anymore after the timeskip. the one w the old ass teacher was sweet but i didnt really get a sense of their relationship either. its all meh aside from the main couple basically.

i really liked this aww. their relationship fell into place so smoothly despite both of them being kinda depressing and awkward. their confession was so cute and natural everything just felt so accepted and wholesome. the art is also so so cool and i love the symbolism behind the laboradite. just leaves me feeling kinda warm and happy. 8/10