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Konbini-kun

Complete | junko | 2010 released
2014-11-07 06:05 marked

Art (1) The illustration on some of the panels fell a bit flat, but aside from those, this manga I can say has Junko-sensei's style all over it. Very youthful looking characters and Yamai's design was honestly surprising because I hadn't seen her delinquent types before. So refreshing~ Plot (2) Despite it's lenght, the story was pretty amazing from start to finish. There was no such thing as a dull moment and the development of feelings was shown in both the characters' POVs. Also, I love the fact that it was Yamai's openness that helped Endou get over his past. Simply a cute and heart warming story. Ending (1) A happy ending that Endou truly deserves! It wasn't his fault that he fell for the wrong guy, so pairing him up with Yamai was truly the icing on the cake. (ahem, I want a story for Haru-san)

Oko-sama Star

Ongoing | aomiya kara | 2014 released
2015-09-22 16:19 marked

Art(2): I've always been a fan of slightly untidy ink work and this one ups it a notch! The art style gives the entire manga a more laidback vibe, which really helps set the mood for the first part of the story. Also, I'm in love with how expressive Kaidou and Honda are! I think the way they're both drawn in so much detail works well in elevating them from the background characters. Plot(2): Well, the characters aren't exactly inspiring - I (you) have probably seen a slightly sadistic seme and a masochistic uke before, but both characters are built up so subtly, that the manga still manages to suprise you with the shifts and movements of the story... at one point, Honda is this self-assured, independent guy then he suddenly will turn into an aggressive (and very possessive) lover. Then, there's a similar element of surprise with Kaidou because he's your typical misunderstood delinquent type, but his personality is so much more... complex than one would initially think. Ending(1): There could've been more and I'm sure they end up together for a very long time, so even if I'm left with an unsatisfied hunger for more of this story, I won't deprive it of the fifth star it deserves.