3OO8's manga / #slice of life(16)

A simple slice of life about an introverted dude cooking for his neighbour. It isn’t bad but nothing to write home about. 6-7/10

So far REALLY GOOD but ofc it’s wayyy too early to really judge it but I love the concept and characters and dialogue it’s good stuff. 7-8/10

The authors best work and 100% should be rated higher. It’s a nice slice of life where two friends mutually agree that if they’re single by next year at the end of summer, they’ll start dating. The manga basically slowly shows them falling for each other the more they try doing stuff people do in relationships eg. Hand holding, kissing etc. it’s really nice and such a breath of fresh air from the usual friends to lovers troupe. It also takes a steer more towards a realistic type of story opposed to the usual blonde twink x nonchalant black haired dude. It feels more real and I like how you can tell they’re close friends without them shoving it in your face. Although of course I would’ve preferred if it was shounen ai, I get what the author was trying to do and I respect it. Although I want to get this manga in Japanese for myself I am 100% ripping out all the yaoi pages, important to the story or not.

A fluffy slice of life manga about an already established couple just living together. It’s a nice read to binge and makes you feel happy after. Personally my favourite work by this author. 7-8/10

A spin off from the previous one shot under this. This ran for longer with over 20 chapters and is pretty wholesome. Still loved this couple but I undeniably preferred the other couple from the one shot. 7/10