somethingslight's manga / #Manga(14)

even though it's listed as ongoing, i think ch.12 is the last one unless there are some extra chapters so here's my review!! i think this was a very refreshing take on omegaverse. naoto is such a strong character; i really fell in love with him right away!! at the same time, he was realistic, and the way his struggles as a single, omega parent in a prejudiced society were very emotional to read. and hazuki!! best love interest ever!! he was static in the sense that he was ALWAYS about protecting and caring for naoto and shizuku, but that wasn't an issue at all. together, they made a very sweet couple who had to face struggles and they got through them together. now, the villain is a piece of trash with a "it's the omega's fault" narrative. a fitting antagonist for the universe, but boy, do you really hate him and want to punch him!!! anyway, the story progressed well that i didn't even notice that the whole thing is only twelve chapters, and the second volume was the perfect expansion on the first one. the story seems finished, but i'm a sucker for extra stories so hopefully we may get some in the future!

AAAAAH this was so so adorable!!! i don't think the whole manga is uploaded here so of course the story isn't finished but i love this slice of life type plot (or lack thereof)!! seeing the main couple's personalities and how they interact with each other was toothache inducing with how sweet they are. it's very light-hearted so i think this is an adorable, short bl manga that anyone would enjoy :)))

oh. my. god. this is a bl unlike any other bl that i've read. at first, i really liked it because it was genuinely hilarious, and i thought it was going to be just another light-hearted yaoi. however, i was SO WRONG. this story was emotional, deep, and unapologetically raw and honest about the realities and struggles of being attracted to the same sex in an unaccepting society. the metaphors and symbolism used also further enhance the emotions that the characters are feeling, and it was done very beautifully. not to mention the art style!! it's very unique, and the smut is honestly god-tier. this story was so refreshing and a very stark contrast against the (unfortunately) pretty toxic genre of yaoi and bl in general that i believe that everyone who enjoys bl should read this manga.

(possible spoilers ahead!) mine is a hopeless romantic who expected high school to be just like a romance movie. he's a part of his school's movie club, where he recommends romance movies under the disguise of saying that they're his sister's. after crying his eyes out during a club meeting due to a romantic film, he meets the delinquent playboy hachikaku! they get themselves caught in a difficult situation when hachikaku, who suffers from erectile dysfunction, gets hard after speaking with mine for the first time. characters: 8/10 overall, very likable! mine is an entertaining and adorable main character who, despite being a bit air-headed, isn't helpless or like he can't do anything by himself. his love interest, hachikaku, is also very enjoyable. he's a delinquent/playboy, and while he is a bit forward and forceful, he's not the typical asshole or jerk seme, which was very refreshing! he actually APOLOGIZES for his actions!! we love to see it!!! the two of them had an interesting dynamic that i was really into. neither of them are static as well, and grow as they realize their feelings and their true desires compared to the beginning of the story. the side characters were also good, not overly annoying or bothersome or anything like that. story: 9/10 i thought the premise and plot summary was very interesting, and it definitely didn't disappoint in the way it played out in the actual manga itself. the pacing was fitting for how short the manga was, and the choices made by the characters didn't unnecessarily elongate the plot with meaningless drama. the way both mine and hachikaku find what they are looking for and fulfill each other's needs and desires by the end of the story is very satisfying. well-paced, brief but does its job, adorable, but not shallow and has some real heart to it. art: 9/10 call me judgmental, but the first thing that makes me want to read a series is the art style, and that was the case for this manga as well. it DEFINITELY did not disappoint. i'm a HUGE sucker for this kind of art style (more on the simple side, but still with good looking character designs), and this is another example that shows why i love it so much. the art was so clean and simple while still maintaining a youthful look that was extremely fitting for the mood and setting of this story. it was very consistent and there were no parts of the story where i thought that something looked strange. and the smut! AAAH! sexy, cute, and the right amount of graphic. this manga was so good on the eyes. overall: 8.7/10 of course this isn't a perfect series, but it's damn good. it's short, but does the job well, and i believe that any bl fan that reads this will enjoy it.