Sleeps In Sunbeams's manga / #writer(14)

Tatsumi Terao is a reclusive author whose sleepless days are spent tired and alone. That was until the afternoon he found a neighbours child, Subaru, exploring his garden. An unlikely friendship was struck up between the two and Tatsumi softened his heart for the little boy who smelled like sunshine. Fast forward 10 years and Subaru has returned from America, ready for college and ready for Tatsumi. I thought that this story was simply beautiful with two lost souls finding each other in such a sweetly innocent way. As an adult couple they had some adjustments to make but they were good at being open and honest. It was really very much a love story.

A thoroughly wonderful story that had great characters, some unexpected plot twists, adventure, tears and romance. Beautiful artwork completed the package for a great isekai that didn’t drag on endlessly. Definitely recommended.

Prickly tempered and difficult to get to know, Han Jae-hwa is a thriller writer who is attracts attention due to his delicate looks and excellent writings. But right now he has his own thriller in the form of a stalker who has targeted him. Enter the very much his type bodyguard, Seong Tae-kyung. Now the confident uke is really off balance emotionally as he finds himself the object of teasing humour and sexual interest from Taekyung. I liked this story. It was entertaining with lovely art and just enough potential bad guy stalkers to keep you guessing. It lacked intensity for me, but it’s still a good read.

Completed Story Opinion: Funny and full of sweet banter between the MCs. Very enjoyable.. Main couple: 9/10 MC: 9/10 - Gu Li Zhou. Early 30s. Famous author who hasn’t written for years. Son of divorced parents. Dealing with health issues resulting from being betrayed years ago. Supportive partner. ML: 9/10 - Zhong Weishi. 22/23yo. Orphan who dropped out of school early. Aspiring actor, plays mostly stunt roles and small parts. Talents include dance, singing, martial arts, acting. Cheerful and positive. Has a solid friend group. Story/Concept: An age gap comedy romance that had a healthy and supportive relationship that grew slowly and sweetly. From misunderstanding each other to being friends and lovers, this pair took their time and their friendship with budding romantic awareness was simply too cute. Add in their friends for fun and getting out your comfort zones, this was a lovely feel good bit of fun to read. Tropes: Shounen ai. Neighbours. The way to a man’s heart is with food. Generation gap. Slow burn. Ending: Happy. Smut: Implied. Minimal. Art: Pretty and colourful. TW's: None.