just_m3h's manga / #Age Gap(219)

Claiming that she feels neglected, Nogami's wife divorces him, leaving him insecure and housing some major abandonment issues. When he picks up Kume, a fresh university student who has lost much as a result of his coming out, he had no idea how much he himself was about to be saved, in turn. I thought this would be cliché and annoying, and boy, am I happy to be wrong. I found Kume to be an extremely lovable and brave kid. So glad his dad isn't an arsehole. Also, I don't think Nogami is purposefully neglectful at all, really. He's just, absentminded, if anything? Maybe he compartmentalizes sometimes, but his wife should have talked it out. Well, all the better for Kume. And Nogami, too. He is such a kind and gentle person, and he certainly deserves to be with someone who can recognize that. 5

An anthology of connected oneshots about a beastmen-verse. 1: Takumi has always been enamoured with his neighbour, a wolf beastman who is a microbiologist/ professor who works from home. Will the prof. ever see him as anything more than a child? I don't know, he looks so dog like, and he's so much older. It's just not for me. 4 2: Aihachi and Shunsuke, both on the track team, aces from different years, one a retired senior, and one an up-and-coming second year. They use training, food and even sex as means of "stress relief/ goodluck ritual before heats" to dance around each other. Until finally, it culminates in them admitting the truth. I actually really like Aihachi. He seems shallow at first glance, but he's actually really brave, and a great friend. And loyal to a fault. I also liked Shunsuke, who is a bit too tsun, but still one cool dude. And certainly not afraid to go after what he wants once the push comes to shove. This too, was a bit uncomfortable with how animal like Shunsuke was. 4.5 3: Nachi, a quarter lion beastman and Mikuni, a snake who just shed his skin and consequently is attracting a lot of attention. But the only attention he wants is from Nachi, his beloved childhood friend. Will he finally take a hint? I liked Mikuni's innocence a lot, and his determination. I enjoyed it a lot overall. 4.8 4.5: Very small filler about Dr.Mikami, a classmate of the prof., and his assistant and lover. It was cute, and enjoyed how it tied together all the stories of the other couples. 4.5 Overall: 4.45

Nakahara takes an interest in the innocent and friendly, yet seemingly unaffected Haru, who gets transferred to his office. He was just planning to play around but gets swallowed whole instead XD Ohhh. Nakahara got snapped up by Haru so fast :'D It was so fun to read about how this slick player got played by innocent yet persistent Haru. It really was a perfect seduction. 5!!

I didn't want ti read this one principle, because no matter how you slice it, their parents' complete lack of regard for their bodily autonomy and consent was just, awful to think about. So freaking selfish, man. Having said that, they were still good together. But, I just can't support this, overall. 4

Because he is still his sensei, it doesn't really feel right. They should at least care about ethics and stuff. Overall, it was nice, though. I could relate to the sensei a bit tto well, unfortunately. 4.4

1: Student x Teacher. A kid in sensei's remedial class keeps insisting on his romantic feelings for him. Sensei keeps dismissing him, thinking it's all a prank, but what if the kid's serious? I don't like it, he's just too young for sensei. 3.4 2: Student x Teacher. They were lovers when Kaya was in high school but the teach broke it up, because he was worried about Kaya's future. When Kaya disappears shortly after and returns 4 years later, teach is still left with nothing but regrets. Still squicky thay he dated his student, but better than the first story, where we actually have to read through the underage relationship. 3.4

Nanbu is saddled with an unfortunate "lucky pervert" ability, whereby he's constantly put into accidental sexual/touchy situations. The ability has cost him a lot but can it one day become the reason he might find something good in his love life again? I loved it. They're really, really likable people and the plot was so fucking smooth, like? But it needs more steamy scenes. 5

Momose is the carefree, flirty young son of the VP at a certain company and Nishina is his supervisor, tasked with training him. Momose finds himself slowly falling for the kind and considerate Nishina, who used to be a stern and ambitious man before his workaholic nature lead to his divorce. I don't know. Not convinced yet, but I really do like Nishina.

Akira finds himself falling into a relationship with Haruto, his childhood friend and the younger brother of his lifelong unrequited love. I actually really liked it. I really liked how level headed Akira was. Really took things on and tried to find solutions instead of just wallowing. Love that he's not your typical jaded uke, either. Refreshing. Haruto, was of course, enjoyable to read, too. Overall, real nice. 4.9

Childhood friends. Uke seriously seems to misunderstand how obsessively the seme wants him. Also, shithead side character incoming Edit: Okh, swift resolution to side chara issue. but main issue pending!! Edit: Well written and stands out despite being a common enough plot. Characters were really likable and their chemistry was on point. The art was on fire; Mizuki san is hot and all, but Hiro is unbearably enticing. He's seduced even me, alongside the seme! And all without trying to. This uke is a force to be reckoned with! 5