Sankaku Twilight
P: Pure-hearted sentimental love depicting the complex love triangle of an emotionless handsome half-Japanese boy and a dedicated Kansai dialect-speaking delinquent high school boy. A new story is born. Miki, a delinquent who enjoys fights and is feared by those around him, ends up becoming a library committee member with Ikkei, who is his complete opposite. While they clash due to their contrasting personalities, Ikkei learns one day that Miki has a crush on his childhood friend and senior, "Watarun". Despite the surprise, Ikkei supports Miki without prejudice and somehow becomes cherished. Initially, Ikkei couldn't stand Miki, but as time goes on, he starts to find him adorable...? O: This was sweet! Tbh I didn't really see the synergy btwn Wataru and Miki C4 - bruh those last panels... the way Ikkei turned his back and congratulated Miki :(
Off Stage Love Side
P: 5 years ago, high-schooler Tomoya faked his age and tried to get laid at a gay bar. While the attempt failed, he never forgot the man he had encountered, Kei. After being told he was attractive by Kei, Tomoya went on to become a famous idol in the group INCITE. After an incident with a stalker, Tomoya got assigned a personal bodyguard, who turned out to be none other than Kei?! O: Awww this is a sweet and funny read :) C1 - HAHAAH THAT ENDING IS CRACKUP C2 - HAHAAH NOT THE POSTERS OF KEI, it's hilarious seeing the various shellshocked moments C4 - what... that caught me off guard
What I Can’t Tell You
P: Keigo is a super serious guy, and Shohei, the outgoing one. These two opposites have been best friends since high school and ended up attending the same university. Keigo, who's got a crush on Shohei, gets all twisted up about it and starts using toys to, well, pleasure himself while thinking about Shohei. On the other hand, Shohei gets some tips from an upperclassman about the wonders of self-love and ends up getting a prostate massager out of pure sexual curiosity. And guess who his material is... his best buddy Keigo!? O: Switches are always nice to see!
We Won't Call It Love
P: Touji had been enjoying a peaceful life alongside his partner, Kyoto. Unexpectedly, he crossed paths with his old high school friend, Yachiyo, during his grandmother's funeral. It had been two long years since they last saw each other, right after Yachiyo's wedding. Their friendship had become distant due to a past incident in high school. "At that moment, I failed to comprehend the significance of it all, and by the time I did, it was already too late—a haunting memory. The emotions that I believed I had let go of resurfaced, engulfing me as we crossed paths once more..." O: This is so well-paced and really drags you in... my only complaints is that the art quality feels like it decreased as the chapters progressed and the ending of volume 1 leaves a lot to be desired... why did it have to end so ambiguously man. I feel like this is missing a little bit that would make it >8.5 I'm so indecisive when it comes to who to root for
Green Apple Paradise
P: Mae-hwa, who had secretly been in love with Jae-won throughout high school, finally made up his mind to stop loving Jae-won and forget about him after graduation. But at the first party after entering university, he found out that Jae-won was also there! Mae-hwa tries to keep his distance from Jae-won. Jae-won tries to get closer to him. Will his hidden feelings finally be discovered? Jae-won finds out how they can get along in the future... O: A very feels good, refreshing manhwa! I binged in but then dropped after S3. Picked it up months later to finally finish the side stories. C9 - Awwww Maehwa is so cute! His showering of gifts is funny C12 - huh intersting how Jaewon suspects Maehwa likes him, but decides on pretending like he's clueless C13 - ouch... C14 - oh... it hurts C33 - OMGGG he really came back for Maehwa :') S2C15 - WHAT BRO?! THAT LAST PANEL CAUGHT ME OFFGUARD S2C26 - SEHYEONG ALDHASD S2C27 - AHAHAH DALGUK KNOWS S2C32 - huh he's calling San?! S2C39 - San is such a troll lmaooo S2C44 - the kiss scene >< also listening to Oh My Love while reading this is so nice S2C45 - snap back to reality S2C46 - ohhhh what they actually weren't dating even under wraps :O what a surprise S2C49 - first season was fluffy, second season is angsty hahah S2C50 - omg this is a parallel of Yeonan's moment where he was talking about constantly hoping and then despairing. This time it's Dalguk sinking and floating... Side story - broooo Sehyeong is such a sweet friend S3C1 - huh the comments are saying that the person Sehyeong is into may actually be a guy?!?! AJHFKJSAF HAHAHA S3C34 - ngl their first time was kinda a let down...
Chika-chan to!
P: Chika, Nao, and Ryo are all friends...with extra, extra benefits. During a threesome, Nao, a loving and mischevious boyfriend with plenty of affection to go around, proposes Chika try out being a bottom. At first, Chika refuses, but after some convincing from Nao, he eventually gives his ass up to Ryo. Once Chika and Ryo start doing it, a whole new door opens to their relationship. O: Hot and 3p, but it feels like it is missing something. Also was weirded out by how Ryo, as a middle schooler did it with an adult?? I feel a bit iffy about Nao and Miho's relationship.
Star Struck