Ways of Parting
mc is so realistically pathetic, my heart hurts for him. also love that ml, who is cold, blunt, prideful, and rational didn't turn into a desperate mess when he realised he fell for mc. well, he really was desperate but in a realistic way. it's def one of the more realistic bls out there that tackles complex topics with complex charas ...not the kind of story i would read for escapism, that's for sure.
Twilight (Nishimoto)
couldn't really immerse myself in this story... it might bc of the art, it feels cluttered. the author should blur out the background or put less, or but put more emphasis on shading and atmosphere work so it's easier to focus on the characters and their emotions. also, not sure why this is worthy to be cried over. sure, the situation is one of the worst to be in for partners, but it's not like the ml becomes resentful and cold towards mc, so whats to cry about? also, i think the author should've made it clear if the girl was the ml's gf or not, cuz i thought it was implied, since mc didn't even bring it up for ml deny it, so i was annoyed that the translator was like "she daydreaming, she a bitch" like what, is she supposed to give them her blessings? isnt it natural to take revenge? other readers just naturally assumed the girl was not his gf so they can curse her out without hesitation, but what if she was? then the author's just villainizing her. i might have given this work another star if this included the girl's comeuppance and perhaps, guilt over the accident she indirectly caused, and then have them meet up again for her to properly express her remorse - like make her more than just a plot contrivance, make her a realistic character like the main leads too.
Secret Resurgence