just_m3h's manga / #Age Gap(219)

After way too many days of working in a high stress environment, Chihiro finds himself at a "massage parlour" that offers happy endings. Only, he falls asleep and ends up being serviced by the dude at the reception, Taiji! And when Taiji drops by to return the wallet Chihiro left behind, they somehow end up living together!? Taiji is just so, so pushy. I don't hate him but he was so creepy and pushy at the beginning. And overall, the mangaka just didn't sell either character well enough. Chihiro was so brave for confessing the way he did and his loneliness could have been a great angle to endear him to readers. But it wasn't used well. Taiji, with his many talents, could have been such a cool character too. But he just feels overbearing. Overall, it was hot and all. And a pleasant enough read. I'm just disappointed because it could have been so much more. 4.3

Susume is a super M who prefers no-strings-attached relationships and Momo is his neighbour and childhood friend who is willing to do anything to be with him. The age gap isn't weird. But the fact that Susume watched Momo grow up is definitely uncomfortable. Susume should have tried to push him away more. Overall, it would be a hot and interesting story, otherwise. 4.4

Ahhh. Why're they so complicated?? Makoto is so pitiful, pook Mako. Please make him happy. 5

It's kinda shallow and underdeveloped and a little cracky, too. Overall, average. 3.45

1: Ikumi trains his new boyfriend Taisuke to build up his stamina. I liked Taisuke, he was sweet. 4.4 3: Sakaeda sensei finds himself falling for the troubled new student, Hikaru. I just don't like these ones. 3 4: To friends-turned-lovers who meet theor demise in the zombie apocalypse. This is just too sad T.T 4.4 5: Man falls for a tuna fisherman who is at sea too often. Okay, I have to give this 4.4. It's just such a hilarious coincidence.

Saehyun, a fashion designer in a slump after facing some traumatic experiences, rediscovers his passion again after meeting his muse in the rumored playboy and renowned model Hyowon. I liked it, the resolusion was good, glad that Seohyun is getting back on his feet and he didn't get back together with his arsehole ex. But I think, he didn't really show his love the way Hyowon did. And that really bothered me. But by the end, they were communicating well. They're so good for each other, honestly. Perfect match. 4.9

Taisei, an ultimate foodie, gets drawn in by the delicious food at Nanohana and it's hard-to-read owner, Hanaoka. I really liked Taisei, what a fine man he is. He's so diligent and kind. I liked Hanaoka, too. He at least recognised that he was being unfair and put in a lot of effort to make things work. I didn't particularly like the friend, and the ex sucked. But overall, I didn't let them bother me too much, and the chemistry between Hanaoka and Taisei made this a really enjoyable read. 4.75

Akihito is a masseur at a hot springs inn, looking for the ideal Japanese beauty to fall in love with, after getting his heart broken by a particularly flashy dude. When the perfectly beautiful and well mannered part-timer Himemiya walks into the inn (and Akihito's life) he seems almost too good to be true. I love them. I really, really do. Akihito is such a sweet guy, and I doubt there is a man alive who could resist Himemiya's quiet, diligent love. 5!

I didn't like it at all. It was shallow and pointless. There's no real resolution and the characters lack charisma. 3

Read but can't remember anything much Edit: 1: Takemura became jaded after his first love in high school told everyone he was gay, and got him bullied for it. But when he meets the kind-hearted Natsui at work, he feels drawn to someone else for the first time in a very long time. It was cute, and I really liked Natsui. He's such a sweetheart. I'm glad they'll give Mori a happy home. 4.8 3: Kuma goes to a high-school that has a bad reputation for housing delinquents (it's not true). It's never bothered him but when he ends up meeting a timid university student he falls in love with, he has to wonder whether Yagi really does want to spend time with him or is he just scared? If this had been a light-hearted fluff piece, I'd have adored it. But the sex scene really ruined it for me, what with the age gap, and everything. It also felt too rushed tbh. How does one just fall in love like that. It wasn't believable. 4 5: An emotionally detached psychology major finds himself falling for an energetic first year business student. I didn't really like him a lot, the uke. You shouldn't take people's feelings for granted like that. But because he went after him, I have to give the dude point. Also, overall points for the story because Harada is too precious T.T 4.4 Overall: 4.4