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

"Saegusa is bored with high school until Arochi Tooru, a transfer student with bright hair and a cold attitude, arrives. Despite his flashy appearance, Arochi is a genius who tops their class exams, drawing everyone's attention. Saegusa approaches him over a shared interest, and they grow closer. To Saegusa's surprise, the aloof Arochi turns out to be adorably oblivious, making it impossible for him to look away!" Is there anything else for me to say...? MY FAVORITES EVER.

Sequel-ish.

"Yuuki is an aspiring musician currently working as a housekeeper. One day, he is put in charge of cleaning the house of Kikuchi Koudai, a popular fashion designer whose designs are centered around the color black. What happens when Yuuki finds Koudai's secret plushie collection room and discovers his long-held secret love for cute things?" Soft seme-- PLUSHIES.

"Inusaki Nozomi has an unusual and annoying power: he can talk to birds. From gossiping sparrows to bickering pigeons, their chatter drives him crazy. Just as he's fed up with his unlucky gift, he meets a mysterious crow who, surprisingly, knows his name."

"Ever since he was little, he’s been carrying the weight of the name “Eighto”. Through the power of “8”, he is drawn to classmate, Hatta Tomoya, nicknamed “Hachi”. Exchanging greetings and small talk, his daily exchanges with Hachi begin to build up. With this, it begins to instill change in Eighto." Slow pace but so, so sweet. LOOOVE Furuya.

"In their final year of high school, Gaku’s hidden feelings for Haru begin to surface. Best friends since the start of school, they thought their bond would never change—until Gaku’s heartfelt confession: “I love you, Haru.” Their ordinary student life, filled with studying and festivals, takes a transformative turn as they move from friends to lovers."

Star gazing... "Terrible things happening in succession has college student Sora down, leading him to get lost on his way home. When he tries to find his way back, he accidentally stumbles upon a man gazing at the stars. They chat, and a connection between them starts to form."

"Overworked Masamune Hanazawa hires a housekeeping service to escape convenience store meals. Enter Natsuki Mikoshiba, a reserved college student. Masamune is grateful for the warm home-cooked meals, but he’s caught off guard when Natsuki suddenly confesses, claiming it was “love at first sight”!" Super cute and I love the art style.

"Makihara Kai and Mizushiro Ren spent years in the same class, but their final year of high school separates them. This change stirs hidden feelings, making them question their bond. As their unspoken love blooms, will they find the courage to share their hearts?" "My world is incomplete without you." AHHH-- Cutest confession scene!

Neighbors with a metal fan!? "On a snowy day, Kento is saved from freezing by his aloof neighbor, Soushi. Though Soushi seems intimidating, the two begin sharing meals daily for a year. As Kento, secretly gay, cherishes their time together, he struggles to keep his growing feelings hidden."