QQ Mobile's manga / #school life(11)

For the amount of build-up towards the climax, the ending was pretty bland. The way Roger's character was portrayed is really tragic and it was great that he had people to turn to in the end, but that made the last chapter seem rushed. The two year wait for closure wasn't all that bad, but still pretty disappointing because what I liked about this series is the fact that it was loaded with drama, but not too suffocating. Then suddenly, the whole event with Reno being attacked was brushed under the rug (just because Lambert's father is loaded). With all the bad points above, I would still say that Nekota Yonezou's art is spectacular in this one. While there were definitely one too many pretty looking characters, they weren't too girly, which I really admire with this mangaka's works. Also, the backgrounds and the all in all mood of the manga just clicked together so well, that I could recommend this to even newbies in the yaoi genre. Lastly, this is manga where the sex is artfully done and is never unneccessary. It is also one of the plot movers, although I wish that I got to see Reno's promise that he would 'top' Roger... Just for curiosity's sake.

The story is pretty generic: childhood acquaintances seperated by circumstances then met again some years later, etc. The one thing that might've made the manga interesting was the weird mother and son dynamic, but it was brushed off and had a shallow/comedic explanation. Aside from the cons I've mentioned, the manga is too short (I know that this is a frequent problem in the yaoi genre, but still...) Anyway, the main thing I liked in the manga is the illustration. There wouldn't be any confusion about the gender here because both uke and seme looked like men. Also, since both were previously straight, I appreciate the fact that they only kissed at first. Seems more realistic than going all the way right away.

I liked the side pairing more than the main. So far, Louis and Sakurada had only been the highlight of one chapter and yet, I completely think that this couple is way more appealing than... (I forgot their names). P.S. I will edit my comment/rating upon the manga's completion.

This is one of my first non-doujinshi yaoi mangas, so I'll keep my comment short. I like how little conflict there is (main pairing). Reading this warms me up inside, especially when Takumi gets so overprotective and jealous. Plus, the characters are really sexy (Fujiwara, ahem) and sensei's such a chameleon! He looks hot without the glasses~

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)

Art (2) Nothing to complain about here. Very detailed down to the sexy scenes, great paneling and the facial expressions were to die for! I also like Nagayama's clothes - smart & sophisticated, and fits his personality really well. Plot (1) Now this had a lot of promise and would've been worth the 2 stars, BUT the sequence of events was off for me. First, I didn't think that Okada was a necessary antagonist. His interference just messed the flow up. Mihara however, had a lot of potential as the 'real' antagonist, but in the end, nothing really happened. Ending (0) It's the cliche ending to an above average story... I shouldn't have been surprised. After several conflicts that were resolved with a little talk and kiss, main pair ended up together. Note: The one shot is short and sweet, just as a one shot should be.

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.

That was... Interesting, to say the least. Only the first chapter is up but it had a lot of potential. Looking forward to more!

Art(2): Nothing spectacular or special, but still warrants full 2-stars. Paneling was great, no awkward or sloppy drawings. The character designs were pretty staple in yaoi, but nothing too cliche. Plot(1): Very common storylines in yaoi, though I found the first story incredibly sweet and satisfying. The rest were so-so and not as memorable as the first one. Ending(1): The last chapter was a cute continuation of the first chapters... We were given a glimpse of Higuchi's family background. Kinda sad that Hidaka's sibs didn't get their exposure though.

The story is ok, pretty common. Gave me a few laughs, but not enough to leave a lasting impression. The winning factor of this manga is the art style, which I really adore!