Aiko's manga / #Student x Student(52)

N/A, These type of stories that aren’t exactly outright romantic yet romantic figuratively is a real representation of BakuDeku talk among the fandom.. that a trope like theirs is an intensely bittersweet one that has depth to it.

4.8, not bad! It’s actually sweet in the moments that they fall for one another, I especially love a Seme that falls hard and deeply for the Uke without being toxic in a forceful SA type of way. In a way, I actually understood the Uke a lot more down to the resistance type of ways esp with his past traumas, I just didn’t care for the multiple themes wherein the Uke is misled into things (going back to his home town, believing he’d have to explain himself to the Seme when his brother answers the door, etc.). But the Uke dealt with it all well plus he’s a power bottom, I can’t be mad, it’s a dynamic I actually love to see in BLs sometimes. Could reread.

5.0+, perfectly wholesome one shot <3

5.5, I really enjoy this one. The art is unique though I can understand why some say the art could improve, it feels like it’s on its initial track of Ks Secret era (iykyk) but I don’t have any art expertise so to me looks great! What a loaded story. I’ve reread this like .. a handful of times and it’s a rollercoaster every time. Their conflicts are interesting and progressive without dipping into grapes. Some SA though and harassment but for this genre and this particular story I can overlook it. The characters have fabulous depth, for the most part, though it feels like the main game developer lacks some. It’s like his personality was constantly flipping between antagonists and aloof protagonist. By the end we coin that he’s a very strategic character but I don’t think his parts overall reflected it as well as I wish I could have. On the other hand, the main characters are adorable and well suited for eachother. I have mixed feelings on the time gap plot as I have doubts to how their relationship was successful despite being apart for over 2 years but it became the reason that Jae grew confidence and poise so again another point I can just willfully believe is just a one in a milli chance that they were the perfect relationship even apart. Wish there were more to the side couples honestly, the manager and main game developer would’ve been fantastic to dive into. I appreciate their lil tidbit at the end tho, if that’s all we get then I’m thankful. Def could reread again after I forget about it a bit.

5.0, I surprisingly liked this one because there’s no gr@pe or SA or dubious consent, although I can’t rate it any better because the reoccurring discussion of monopolizing and possible grape is off putting. It felt very much omegaverse without the omegaverse genders? But I really liked how the plot is set with catching feels, having a fued, only for them to have a character influence on Kageyama that inspires him to change. Very interesting actually, plus the art is kinda cute I can’t lie. Could reread.

4.9, I do like this one, I think it’s cute and it contains a level of depth that displays how well they are connected emotionally like a married couple would be after years of marriage to partner you’ve now gotten to know like the back of your hand. My only gripe with this one is that it seems like there should be more chapters for their level of intimacy and connection, it feels like we were dropped into the middle of the manga. Could reread again though.

4.99, this is a really cute trope actually. Best friends to lovers but it’s from an age where they’re both trying to do some discovery separately then come together. It’s really so cute that it covers that individual growth, united growth, into adulthood, where they’re more confident and established in their relationship. My only irk is just that the Seme seems so obtuse about feelings of affection in their initial confession days yet the next chapter when the Uke assumes his feelings as obtuse (as it has been so far), the Seme gets all uppity. Now again I get it, it’s part of the development, but I wish they had some time where he outright displaying more feelings for the Uke (aka He feel first but Heee fell harder type of dynamic). But I could def reread.

5, surprisingly cute for a very brief one shot. This could definitely be expanded further than other multi chapter reads, it’s really cute how the tall one tried to get the shorter one’s attention, wish that was explored more to trace back to the first time we wanted his attention. But it was adorable, they ate together and eventually their confession was so pure.

4.5, I’m conflicted. Technically speaking, all kisses were consensual, all coitus was consensual. Additionally, the art is beautiful and very clean. I just feel some sorta way about the recovery, I feel like there could be more robust dialogue between the two where they have a heart to heart before confessing. That discussion felt a bit like unfired clay. It’s not terrible, I just think it’s missing something I can put my finger on, and ofc something that involves the stalker trait of the Seme being addressed as NOT okay rather than overlooked. I will say I could reread this though because he’s more of a stalker like friendly observer, he never mentioned hurting the Uke which is better than most BL Semes overall.

4.2, non consensual kiss to start a BL story off is kind of telling ngl. No foreplay that leads to asking for consent, just random ass kiss. Very disappointing for the Seme since he also was the one to start a misunderstanding from reacting rudely, a close minded trait. But due to his looks, he was rewarded for this behavior with love <3