Lauvil's manga / #Multiple Stories(54)

Short review: This was pretty bad. Can't recommend it. Long review (contains spoilers): Ch 1: Girl is a bitch who goes out with multiple guys at a time and views her bf as a pet. Guy thinks being lonely justifies him trying to rape her. Ofc she forgives him anyway. Sigh... Ch. 2: Guy is a sadistic prick who does whatever he wants to the girl without considering her feelings or listening to her protests. Girl apparently doesn't care, when it comes down to it, as long as she gets to be his gf. Ch. 3: Same couple as before. Wasn't too bad. At least their play was consensual this time. Ch. 4: High school girl x teacher. Teacher apparently thinks it's completely okay to get sexually involved with his students (as he's now done it twice) as long as he doesn't get caught. He also seems to have a sadistic streak and no problem playing with the girl's heart and body. Girl is apparently OK with all of this, she even instigates and encourages it. Sigh... Ch. 5: About a couple who has sex for the first time in a while. It was okay, but pretty bland. Ch. 6: Girl gets mad at her bf for watching porn. Then they have makeup sex, but she still doesn't want him to watch porn. Like, chill out, sis. Ch. 7: Bastard playboy does it with a lot of different girls where his crush can see them, instead of just confessing to her. Girl is just...doing nothing about the situation, not even when he pushes her to have sex with him...

Short review: The stories were all pretty cute, if not a little bland. No rape-to-love bs in this one, so that's always a plus. The smut is kinda underwhelming. Long review (contains spoilers): Ch. 1: I thought it was really cute. The guy was a sweetheart and the girl was really understanding about his ED. She didn't care and just wanted to be with him, which in turn made him relax and open up to her, eventually leading to him being able to get it up anyway. Ch. 2: It was alright. Girl misunderstands her bf's feelings for her bc he always goes to the balcony or shower after sex, to cool off. Turns out it was just a misunderstanding and he wasn't as cold and uncaring as he seemed. I always get a little annoyed with stories like this, bc the misunderstandings could've been cleared up much sooner if the couple just communicated. But that's just me tho. Ch. 3: Cute, but a little bland. Girl is worried her bf is not in love with her, but he's just a cute virgin boy. Ch. 4: A continuation of a one-shot from one of the author's other works. The girl is spoiled and pretty useless, but the guy loves her, so ig it's all good. They both deal with some jealousy. Cute, but a little bland.

Overall an ok read. Nothing surprising or original but they weren't bad either. Full review: Ch. 1: I don't really like meek MC's that can't stand up for themselves at all. She lets the other girl walk all over her and take credit for her actions without putting up a fight. Also, the guy seemed to have no personality whatsoever. He was just the prize that went to whoever of the girls were the kindest, most "good girl". Ch. 2: In this story the author tries to make a strong female protagonist. But the way her being cool, competent and competitive is portrayed as her being "unfeminine" just reminds me how misogyny is stil prevalent in Japanese culture. At least the story doesn't have her try to change to achieve love (though she thinks about it). Ch. 3: It was alright. I'm a sucker for this kind of angst, but the misunderstanding was really obvious from the start and the guy should've been more conscious of it. Ch. 4: Cute. Though it was predictable, it was cute and sexy. Love us some good old childhood-friends-turn-lovers.

It wasn't bad, per se, but it definitely wasn't a good read either. Pretty bland and the smut was very underwhelming. Plus I don't like stories about cheating/adultery. Full review: Ch. 1: I really didn't like the ML. He was cold for no good reason and kind of an ass. I understand why his gf would feel insecure. Ch. 2: God. The girl is so wishy-washy. If you're unsatisfied with your relationship, tell your bf and try to work it out or end it with him. Don't make it an excuse to cheat, that's just low. And the ML was so cringe. Ch. 3: This one was alright. The FL was boring but I'm a sucker for a kind man who spoils his lover, so the the ML wins some points in this one. Ch. 4: An adulterer who has an affair with her boss falls for her younger coworker instead. The ML is alright, but the FL is kinda trashy. I don't like cheating and adultery, not even in fiction. Big no from me.

Overall a good read. The stories were all pretty cute. A little too bland for my tastes, but you can't really expect deep and intricate plot from a collection of one-shots ig. Full review: Ch. 1 Cute, wholesome story. However it's my personal ort peeve when people don't communicate. They could've easily solved the problem if the girl just voiced her worries and complaints. (Though that would've shortened the story, ofc.) The guy was pretty dense, but she already knew that, so she should've just been more honest imo. Ch. 2: This one was soooo cute (and sexy too!) I loved that the girl tried so hard to express herself to her bf, despite it being a big hurdle for her. And her bf was a sweetheart. Loved it. Ch. 3: Cute. A couple who actually made a long distance relationship work! The FL was so cool and they were so cute together. Ch. 4: It was cute, but weird. Not really my style, though. I just really can't get into it when the guy (or girl) is a narcissist. Ch. 5: Cop x stalking victim. They were cute and I'm a sucker for a cop ML. Though, he was sometimes drawn with this creepy expression that made me wonder if he was actually the stalker and the whole thing a set up so he could get closer to the FL... Ngl, I think that would've been more interesting.

Overall it was pretty boring. I also wasn't a fan of the art-style, especially the excessively long nails on all the girls. Full review: Ch. 1: It was alright. A common trope re-skinned, but it was cute enough. (It really peeved me, though, that a masseuse would have long fingernails...) Ch. 2: I'm already not a big fan of vampire stories, but this one was extra cringe. Ch. 3: Even if they are only stepsiblings, they still live under the same roof, as siblings, and their parents are married... It's just creepy + a super bad idea to indulge in... Ch. 4: High school student x teacher. I've never been a fan of the teacher-student romance, and this one did not change my mind. Ch. 5: I liked this one best. Probably because it was open ended, and didn't rush towards the girl falling for the guy after getting rejected by her crush, like usual. I like myself some bittersweet stories.