Seishun Kinema
Trigger warning: Rape This manga was fantastic but it was a roller coaster for my emotions. At one moment it was sweet caring and growing feelings, then it was rape and trauma. We had MCs dealing with complex body issues that effect self esteem and confidence, bullying and all those more normal tricky school friendships. I did enjoy the story though, but there is a residual bit of sadness for the rape because no matter the reasoning or excuses made, it was a low thing to do.
Everyday Everynight
I enjoyed Rui and Minato’s story. These twins had been separated for 13 years when their parents divorced. Rui had spent those years missing the twin he shared a strong bond with. However, Minato forgot the existence of Rui, believing that his mom had died and focusing on his dad. So when they met again at age 15, Rui brought the desperate and deep bond he had kept alive over the years. But Minato was in shock and denial, rejecting the lies from a father he loved. The story follows the twins as Rui confesses his love. I liked how the story had one certain sibling and one who was clueless. I felt a little sorry for Rui and his desperate yearning, but it made sense that it would take time for Minato to look at Rui romantically. Very taboo, very intense. An interesting read.
I Want to Know You
A sweet fluff filled story. Kujou Akito, rich-smart-scary guy who's actually an otaku, is caught by his classmate Takaya Jin, as he was dancing with a new anime figure. Refusing to delete the damning photo, the cheerful and optimistic Takaya proposed a deal. Akito has to agree to be with him for the next 5 days. Soon the lonely delinquent finds his days full of activities and a friend whose interest in him shows no sign of waning. Before too long both boys will realise that they feel something more in this very wholesome story.
Hatsujou Animal