Mama Fujoushi's manga / #Childhood Friends(92)

I really enjoy this mangaka's work. So far, it's mostly light and not-angsty. This one was no exception. Like the others, I teared up in a few places, but it was still very good.

Really good. Made me cry more than a few times. Thoroughly enjoyed this one. I really like this sensei's works.

Good story about the childhood friends who get back together in high school. I liked the side characters too, as well as the way the MCs handled things. Good story. :) 187 pgs

*sigh* Too short, even for a one shot. I would have liked to see a bit more of a relationship with them.

Sweet story about a friend who went away for college and finally got back together when he got back. I rather like the "insect repellent" and jealousy. XD

I really liked this one. The conflict feels more real than just the "two guys" thing. Knowing that his Ryuusuke wanted a family lent a realism to the problems between them. I liked that it wasn't about how they'd be viewed by society and more about what the wanted from each other. Really enjoyed it.

Lovely short with two who've been in love (but, of course, didn't admit it) for so long. Neither actually SAYS "I love you" but it's there in both of them.

So, I liked the way it ended, but I didn't like Ei. I didn't like the way he refused to consider that Gin might actually BE gay and, you know, can't go do what Ei keeps insisting he do (which is go be "normal"). I certainly didn't expect either of them to be monogamous (and not even if he's gone for a year at a time) but it was irritating to find him fucking so many other people. Even if there was an understanding that they were just "sex friends", he was in love with Gin who was in love with him. Just too much. I didn't like Ei. I got that he went through some serious shit, but it just... it seemed over the top. I was glad they stated their feelings, though. That did make a difference but just... Yeah. Ei irritated me.

I loved these. 1) I'll Natured Lip Salaryman Takafumi has fallen deeply for his childhood friend, and neighbor Ryu, who is still in high school! But Ryu always gives him the cold shoulder, which worsens as time goes on. What is happening? 2) Unspeakable Innocence Student Esumi's butt is constantly fondled by his friend Oda. Is it only sexual harassment? 3) Neighbor Love Ikuo and Hyuuga are merely neighbors, until Hyuuga stops by to return a mismailed invitation to a photo exhibit. Now they are friends, and maybe something more? 4) The Key of Bonds Nara and Hirao are college students who just sort of fell into a relationship. But does Hirao giving Nara a key mean they're getting more serious? 5) A Kiss Sweeter Than Honey Takumi's older sister is often brought home drunk by her coworker, Sasaki. But whenever Sasaki comes over he brings Takumi delicious desserts. 6) Innocent Smile Ryou's going off the college and Takafumi's freaking out! - The first (and last) one irritated me but I that's because I really am getting tired of the tsundere types. Ugh. Shut the hell up and let GO of your anger already. Ugh. You know, I can deal with it in the beginning but by the time you've accepted his feelings, it's time to calm the hell down. The others were really really good. I loved the classmates in school and the older sister's coworker the best. They were amazing. The rest really really really good. Rounds out to a solid 4/5

Cute but WAY too short childhood friends-to-lovers.