muse ✨'s manga / #temporary breakup(2)

Like That

Complete | ASOU Kai | 2007 released

Aizawa has loved Tsuji since they were in school. Tsuji, who is dependent on Aizawa, is uncertain about his feelings until he fears Aizawa might reconcile with an ex-girlfriend, so they begin dating. A few months later, as things are turning into real love for Tsuji, Aizawa breaks off their relationship without explanation and moves, leaving Tsuji heartbroken. But for the first time in his life, Tsuji isn't willing to let someone go. I was frustrated by the breakup, because communication would have cleared up the issue. You don't just leave someone. But Aizawa never believed that Tsuji loved him until that point, so I believe he thought only his heart was truly on the line, and that he was doing Tsuji a favor by making a clean break. I love how much Tsuji grows across these stories. This author is wonderful about continuity.

Renchin!

Complete | Kakine | 2017 released

Kami is recovering from a broken heart (see Sofure Buka, ch. 5). He is shocked one evening when a reporter named Waki bursts into his apartment and eats his food on live TV. But Waki turns out to be friendly and they start having lunch together regularly. The day Waki doesn't show up, Kami figures he's been forgotten again, but Waki shows up at his apartment that night saying he's been reporting on a massive fire all day. His own house was lost and he has nowhere to go. Seeing a chance, Kami asks him to stay. A promising start! I hope this is continued. Kami's first story was heartbreaking and I'd like to see him happy. It seems to end well! YAY!!! ETA August 2020: The story is being continued! We plunge into drama territory when Waki gets a popular woman costar and there are rumors of a relationship.