ari's manga / #slice of life(103)

Bright x quiet shy person. "Touji, a socially awkward high schooler uncomfortable with touch, meets Itsuki Yato, a classmate who casually interacts with him from their first meeting. Despite Touji's struggles, Itsuki persists in talking to and spending time with him." The imagery and Japanese culture are strong in this one. SO very sweet. Do be aware of the slight non-con touching scene (fully clothed groping) but the resolution is fairly satisfactory, but it's still worthwhile to consider it critically.

Returning home; countryside.

"Asahi, fulfilling a promise to his grandma, enrolls in a comedy vocational school. On his first day, he's unexpectedly partnered with Minase—a handsome but sarcastic guy—for their act. Though reluctant at first, their chemistry on stage quickly becomes undeniable."

"Friendly everyman Honda is just as scared of loner Kaidou's dyed blond hair, piercings and rumoured yakuza connections as the rest of their class, but he somehow ends up approaching the other boy at a children's live action event. They will soon discover that Kaidou's not as scary as he looks...and that Honda's not as all-loving as he believes himself to be."

"Issa often skips school to work at the Nagahama fish market, and the two friends hang out together near the ocean almost every day. When Nagisa suspects that Issa has a girlfriend, it turns his world upside down. Is Nagisa in love with his best friend? And could his best friend possibly love him back?" THE BEST!!!

"Enoki is practically the poster-boy for what a typical nerd looks like: short and slight, complete with big round glasses and social awkwardness. His main hobby is playing video games, and he's used to not having many friends at school. Then, he meets Shirataki, a former member of the baseball club and his exact opposite; tall, muscular and sporty. Despite their many differences, the spark of friendship between the two boys begins to grow into something more." Big height difference. Cute.

(NEW UPDATES MAYBE?) Hasuno is so beautiful OMG... and the art is LOVELY. Really interesting setting of acting/theatre. Such a beautifully gradual love story of mutual admiration and respect.