TheChilliest's manga / #yokai(2)

Momochi-san Chi No Ayakashi Ouji

Complete | shouoto aya | 2013 released
2020-04-23 06:17 marked

It's terrible how the people who are attuned to the spirit world have to suffer isolation or being used by their fellow humans, plus even if you're a powerful Yokai you can still have such a feeling of disconnect since you may have major purifying abilities but do others truly adore you or only want your power? I like the idea that humans can become yokai, but the sad thing is that Aoi's best friend is kept at bay because Aoi thinks he'll never be able to leave the mansion or be among other humans. Also the Nue as a sperarate personality/being that was suppose to be Himari role was wilingly given to Aoi, I like how his need for affection and closeness is contrasted with the more cool/standoffish aura of the Nue. All of the characters have their own backstory and personality that draws you in--the connection and family bonds of Aoi's familiars is really strong, especially how they warm up to Himari

Kochou no Yumeji

Complete | Shima | 2000 released
2020-04-23 07:48 marked

When I first started reading this I thought wow this girl (Kochou) is really overworked, used, but she drove forward with a smile on her face because feeling needed by someone is such a strong force. In her human life her parents were gone most of the time so she seemed to raise herself, no real friends only people who dropped their work on her, then the only time someone seemed to genuinely spend time with her was when her uncle came to visit and he'd tell her stories of his travels. She wasn't able to find a true home until she was gifted with the dream of a butterfly by Shirogane, your friendly, wandering, seller of dreams after she dies and his favorite dream seemed to suit her well enough to not only maintain her life but to turn her into something more. I like how all the yokai took some time to get used to her and eventually they grow to really like her and find her interesting for the hybrid she is (human/yokai). Also, when I saw Saku's fox ears right after Shirogane's habit for sleeping whenever he feels like it, I was like I love foxes for one then this story is going to be fun.