Hana wa Saku ka
list - seme pov, wip 30+ Slow burn and well written with appropriate apprehension about the age gap. But upon re-reading it the subplot felt very...boring? The almost worship of Yoiuchi's fathers by those around him, the careful and doting way they treated Yoiuchi. Sure it was very tragic but they put sooo much focus into him it's no wonder he grew up kind of stunted. It was really heavy and a bit of a drag, but I think it was more meant to just explore that and the feelings it caused Yoiuchi and what he had to grow up with. It's understandable and realistic in one way, but also excessive and boring in another. It does provide a good story for growth, though I think Sakurai's growth was more interesting. The bickering to lovers slow burn was also fun, though you could say the initial attraction was always there but just not realized by either party. The realization of their feelings is quite sudden and out of the blue though. The progression of their relationship after that is fairly natural, with a decent level of caution from Sakurai as the much older party. The second man in the love triangle was never really even an option so that part wasn't annoying or dragged out. Overall a good, well written story since this author is a good writer in general, but personally a bit dry as I couldn't gather much interest in the main subplot about his father and the house.
Ousama ni Kiss!
30+ (29)
Vassalord
list - masterlist, hidden gem 30+
Yuuwaku Recipe
30+
Katekyo!