just_m3h's manga / #boxing(2)

First and foremost: I love multiple story anthologies with good plots and great characters, they are so entertaining and enjoyable! 1: Kensuke doesn't particularly know Matsui well and feels threatened by his good looks and competence. On the other hand, Matsui is jealous of Kensuke, who gets to be in the Planning Dept., just like Matsui has always wanted. However, when the rest of their coworkers bail on them during what was supposed to be an all night drinking fest at Matsui's place, they end up drinking alone and goading each other into having sex! I really loved Matsui's softness when it comes to Kensuke how quickly he manages to destroy Kensuke's inferiority complex (which had the potential to turn ugly, fast), and without even knowing about it, at first! Also, Matsui being switched to the Planning Dept., like he had always dreamt of, honestly, that made me SO happy! He deserves it! I think it was incredibly selfish of his boss to stifle him like that, Planning boss is so much better, in comparison. Really glad that Sasaki won, he really needed that. Anyway, love that they're together and still just as in love, so many years after ^.^! Also, love how in tune they are with each other's feelings and needs! It's great! 5 extra 1: Tomonari breezed through life with nepotism and doesn't really care about his job or the burden he is causing to his poor supervisor, chief Sasamoto, at work. That is, until the day he saw chief Sadamoto being done in the storage room by the Director, who was using Tomonari's incompetence as an excuse to get his dirty hands on Sadamoto and punish him. Tomonari becomes determined to not only shape up and prevent future punishment, but also teach Sasamoto that sex should never be a punishment, but should rather be a reward. It was short and awkward, but the sincerity with which Tominari loved him, that's impossible to hate! 4.5 extra 2: Tatsumi (a professional boxer) is getting mixed signals from his trainer Sho, whom he's known for a long time. Tatsumi thought "helping him masturbate to keep him focused during matches" was just an excuse for Sho to get his hands on him. But Sho keeps blowing hot and cold, and leaves Tatsumi confused. Turns out he was waiting for consent and an affirmation of his feelings, the whole time! Men really need to learn to just communicate their feelings, wow. 4.4 extra 3: Ryoji is helping Shota prepare to be a spy (?) by teaching him how to hide weapons in his anus. Basically, college students will find any excuse to have sex. Closeted college students with feelings for each other? Literally, any excuse! Despite the ridiculous premise, was still okay. Pretty hot, if nothing much else. 4.2 extra 4: Masaru reluctantly moves back home with his dad and supposedly delinquent cousin, Daiki. Turns out, Daiki is completely different from what he had been expecting. I genuinely am so happy that Daiki getting the attention and love he absolutely deserves, the precious little beb! Both from Masari, and his dad. I hate the bit about the gang, but the extras soften the blow somewhat. Still hate it, though. Glad Daiki immediately voiced his feelings about Masaru's misunderstanding. And gladder still, with the tiny tidbit about how Masaru protected Daiki's honour. Just be happy my lovelies! 5

The plot is blink-and-you-miss-it kind of convoluted. But it's really good and I like the vibe. I love Minhyuk, tbh. And I don't think Taesung could EVER deserve him, but, well, there's no accounting for taste. I hope he actually manages to regain his memory (and his ability to walk without support) and make an informed decision (even though we all know what that will be). Ch 94.