just_m3h's manga / #photographer(16)

Souhei is unable to enjoy sex unless he's tied down. As his sex friend, Lucas is happy to indulge him, yet as a man in love with Souhei, he yearns to set him free. I liked it more than I thought I would. Neither were especially lovable characters but the circumstances and plot endears them to the reader. I loved that Lucas was able to free Souhei from the confines of his trauma, and I liked his mom for being so supportive too. And I'm glad Souhei wasn't dense enough to let such a good thing go. As for his friemd, serves him right. Taking him for granted like that and trying to play God. Hmph. 4.5

Ahhh. Fucker took his photos, didn't he. I just know it. Edit: Ahhh. Tomo is such a cool dude! Edit: I just love this whole damn thing. That is all. 5

Very run-of-the-mill slice of life story about a wedding planner (Haruka) who has a hard time smiling genuinely and a wedding photographer (Jun) who prefers the dazzling world he sees without himself, from behind a lens. It was good. There are was a lot of subtle themes in this, about self perception, mental health and loneliness. I think, they're really, really good for each other. Hated Izumi, though, wtf? How shameless do you have to be to go after someone who is clearly in a relationship with someone else you know. And he didn't even know Haruka well enough to be going after him, tf? Shameless. 4.4

Haruki is a lonely fellow who lives alone in his parents' farmhouse (albeit next door to his loving grandmother and not too far from his precious friends) after they died in a tragic accident when he was young. Narumi is a well travelled, famous photographer whk comes to Haruki's sleepy little village in search of snow fairies. Could he finally break Haruki out of his shell? I love that Narumi decided to move. But I feel like Haruki could also have made an effort tk go out jnto the qorld with him. I feel like the effort is a little onesided (not a lot, but still). Overall, the plot dragged on, and I found myself struggling to finish it. But, ultimately, having finished it, I have to admit it was quite nice. 4.5

Oh My God. Yessss. Go after him, babyyy. Be happy, you two T.T 5

Sweet but frustrating. 4.3