just_m3h's manga / #Showbiz(70)

Sequel 1 of Voice series 1: Continuation of Wataru and Naruhisa's story, where an even more devious seme (Mizushima, yet another voice actor) becomes interested in the couple and tries to sow discord for NO APPARENT REASON! Honestly, this seme is even worse. 3.8 2: Inaba is an innocent and happy-go-lucky voice actor who hasn't had much luck and isn't as talented as the rest of the lot. His air-headedness unfortunately catches the interest of Mizushima, who is possibly takes his cues from the literal devil. Didn't think I could be more disappointed in the reactions of an uke in this series, yet here we are. I suppose not knowing he is being abused probably helps him cope better with the situation? Hell, I don't know. It frustrates me. The seme is such utter scum. The uke could do SO much better. I am angry at the uke but much, much angrier on his behalf. 2.4 4: Sequel to Kazumi (the voice actor) and Takafumi's (comedian/actor) story, where Kazumi won't say he lives him. Yeesh. I mean, I didn't like how all the onus was on Takafumi, but. I also get why it might be hard for someone reserved like Kazumi. And, heck, even this is starting to look good compared to the 2nd one. 3.9 5: Tiny oneshot about, Haruki, a honour student, and his boyfriend (no name). Bf is super ready for the physical aspects of the relationship as well as the emotional. Haruki is less prepared. It was okay. Nothing I would write home about. Just tell someone if you're not ready. It's okay. Don't leave them guessing. 4 Overall: 3.5

Sequel 2 of Voice series 1: Continuation of Takafumi and Kazumi's story, where Kazumi doesn't express his wants yet again and misunderstands by himself and gets made at Takafumi, yet again. Really tired of this, tbh. 3.8 4: Continuation of Norihisa and Wataru, where Wataru misunderstands something Norihisa said, and takes it to heart. Ngl, kinda feel bad for both of them here. Glad it got resolved. 4 5: Continuation of Inaba and Mizushima's story, where Mizushima pretends to break up with Inaba, just to try and get a rise out of him. He's just such an arsehole, I wish the uke would become incredibly famous and desirable and make him super jealous!!! At least, Inaba does seem to have him handled, more or less. 4

Sequel 3 of Voice series 1: Continuation of Norihisa and Wataru's story. Wataru gets a lead role (as a devilish detective) and his career starts picking up steam. But Norihisa suddenly starts acting distant? Is he not happy with Wataru's success? I hate to admit. I hate it, but they're really growing on me? They've both undergone amazing character development. They're definitely my favourite of the bunch. I'm kinda rooting for them, at this point. Ugh. 4.4

Takatsu wakes up after a drunken night to find he slept with the famous stage actor Motoi. On top of that, while it also being Motoi's first time, the unreadable Motoi seems to be completely undisturbed by this event? AND it turns out their starring in the next project together?? Okay, Motoi was too stoic and expressionless for me in the beginning, but he improves upon acquaintance. I loved his bravery and insight. Takatsu was a very likable character too. So gentle and loving yet form where neccessary. This was good. Light and refreshing. 4.9

Sequel 4 of Voice series 1: Shogo, the voice actor, is a kiss demon when drunk, and what's worse is, he forgets all about it when he sobers up the next day! When his new coworker, Yu is reserved and hesitant around him, while getting flustered at the mention of kissing, Shogo simply has to learn the reason why... It was okay. Nothing problematic, at least. Though, I did think Shogo was too pushy, and a tad unnecessarily mean, I do think he didn't intend to be cruel and he does care about him. So it works out. I'm also kinda happy with him confessing to Yu without beating around the bush. 4.4 4: Continuation of Takafumi and Kazumi's story. They went to a hotspring, Kazumi wants to thank Takafumi for the wonderful time, but ends up acting sulky and grumpy. He finally comes clean with his feelings and things get steamy. If nothing else, I can definitely at least appreciate Kazumi being a bit more honest. 4.1 5: Continuation of Oikawa and Tomomori's story, where they're invited to perform on a late night show. You can't just date someone who is physically interested in you and continue to reject them like this. It's wishy washy. 3.5

Sequel 5 of Voice series 1: Continuation of Mizushima and Inaba's story. Mizushima is obsessed with teasing the people he loves and making them cry. When he finally succeeds with the unflappable Inaba, it doesn't really feel good. Ffs! Not in a million years would this dude deserve Inaba!! I get so mad at how callous and mean he is, sometimes. And the nerve! To mistrust him like that! But at the same time, this guy is so gone on Inaba. It's hard to hate someone whi clearly lives Inaba so much. Ah, the conundrum. 4.3 3: Continuation of Kazumi and Takafumi's story. Rather, telling us how they met and became sex friends. This story certainly does not endear Kazumi to me. He's so quick to judge and distrust. I don't like that. But he's certainly had character growth to some extent, so ther eis that. 4 5: Continuation of Norihisa and Wataru's story. About Wataru praising how kind Yu is and Norihisa trying to copy Yu's mannerisms and style, so that Wataru doesn't get bored of him. But Wataru reassures him that all he needs to be is himself. Was okay, one more chapter would have been nice. 4.3

Minato really doesn't like Akira, his junior at uni and the modeling agency, who quickly became popular with fans after joining. But how does Akira feel about Minato? Did not enjoy. From the lackluster characters, to the non-con, to the predictability. Not for me. 4.2

Emoto is an up and coming actor who did a terrible thing to his university kohai (now a designer) and can no longer find the means to apologise. Emoto Takeru is *far* from perfect (and that's and understatement). But there's certainly something about how self aware and sincere he is, that makes me want to forgive him for his previous terrible ways. Chouji is such a wonderful thing, that came into his miserable life, truly his own miracle. I love that Emoto realised early on that Chouji was special to him. 5/5

Atsuto and Yuki used to be the best of friends whose friendship spilled over into romantic territory in their idol training days. But when they were sorted into different groups and Atsuto's L-Pla debuted an year ahead, Yuki suddenly one-sidedly decided their relationship wasn't working anymore. While I enjoyed it, I do think Yuki caused them years of unnecessary heartache and grief. And I don't feel he apologised enough for it. Rather, Atsuto forgave him on the spot. And that annoys me. It was still good, though. 4.6/5

Mitsuo is an omega hiding his true self for years to have a shot at a successful showbiz career. Yet, everything he's worked so hard to build up threatens to come tumbling down when an accidental encounter with fellow idol, Mahiro, ends up in an unplanned pair-bond. Mitsuo was extremely lucky to have such a supportive response from people around him. Seems the society is no quite as prejudiced as depicted in so other omegaverse stories. Still bad, but not as bad. In any case, I like them together a lot. And the plot was just really interesting to read 5