Hapi Mari
Being Asian, and having watched about a hundred of dramas on TV, it can't be helped to get used to this typical trope of a story. A rich, handsome man being forced to marry an ordinary, working woman for the sake of running a company (probably most K-Drama's I've watched) and thus a start to a new comedic filled drama that sure to be entertaining. I'm sure that even though we've seen this kind of story a thousand times or read it front and back it still never fails to delight us. I am still currently reading at chapter 18 and so far this couple are so hard to deal with sometimes. They seriously need to get it together. But it's no surprise if you as the character in the story would get doubts in a relationship that was forced on to you without you having any say. Will update after I finish the manga to see what I thought of it. 6-29-20 I finally finished it. Man, these characters are giving me major anxiety. Tbh, I don't want to marry someone like Hokuto. He's like a stone wall and kinda arrogant. He knows what he wants and gets what he wants and often times acts so selfishly. That personality sucks! Is this what a "happy marriage" looks like? Always screaming at the top of your lungs, fighting over trivial things, having trust issues! But I guess this is somewhat a glimpse of reality in marriage. There can't always be happy, sexy, fun times. Sometimes life gets in the way and both of you have to deal with it together, whether you agree or disagree. That was anxiously fun!
Sono Suki Honto
How nice! I really like it! When Nadaguchi confessed to Hase and they decided to go out only for Nadaguchi to wait and thought when Hase would end it again with him because he can't wait to feel the rejection coming back was really heartbreaking. You can really see it whenever he cries so hard that he really wears his heart on his sleeve and how much he liked Hase. I could not get over how they tell each other "I like you" over and over again even while making love. That was too pure and wholesome. Please, these kinds of stories just fills my heart with too many emotions but they always make me happy in the end.
Twilight (Nishimoto)
A heartwarming story. These kinds of stories are my cup of tea. The ones that makes you happy, cry sad tears, and be emotionally proud of seeing the characters get a happy ending. The art was also pretty nice especially on chapter 1, I thought it looked like a photograph.
Bokura no Shokutaku
Yutaka just wants to belong somewhere with somebody, and he found a loving family that really saw him and appreciates him a lot. This story was emotionally good that I really feel for Yutaka's pain of being alone and somehow doesn't know if he'll fit in. And when he thought about wanting to stay by this family's side he couldn't help but feel sadness when the time of parting comes, when he and onii-chan might broke up and he won't be able to visit again. That scene with him and the father where he expressed his misery and pain of losing someone was really well presented because not only was Yutaka able to convey that he desires to be a part of their lives, but also how much he have grown his feelings for onii-chan. Eating together really makes a big difference because it's an experience when you get to share your self with other people how you can be open to them and how they treat you and accept you as well. Such an wonderful story that really hits the depths of my heart.
End Game
I like to think that they lived happily ever after. That ending was kinda open-ended, huh? I get how Katsuya really loved Tooru, while Tooru not vocalising his feelings but showing it through his actions was heavy enough. I guess the ending kept me wanting more.. I want to see how they turned out to be.. with more spring and winter vacations until Katsuya becomes mature already.
On Doorstep
I actually liked the story and the characters were really good looking too. But I feel like the issue was glossed over about Reese's pain and feelings after he quit being a cop. It would've been a good story to cover and I could've understand his character better. Also, aren't their romance a bit rushed? Like Jimmy just suddenly liked Reese and the next thing is they're going out. I would also like to know more about Jimmy too. He seems to be a promising character. Pretty sure there's something in between what's happening. Either way, this could have been a great read were it not for a rushed plot line and relationship development.
Doushitemo Furetakunai
Piercing Hole
That was a very captivating story, but also pretty painful to read because of the visuals. I get why the straight-laced Mr. Usui has those multiple piercing on his body because without it he feels plain and hollow whereas with all of it he he becomes a bigger person like he is a somebody. I guess there are people like that who feels whole when they have something on their bodies, like if someone gets tons of tattoos or colors their hair all the time. It makes them who they are. But that reason as to why he had those piercings was really something, and I get that his partner would definitely feel jealousy knowing your lover was embraced and had left a permanent mark on them that is visible to you. I really love this story. It was really something!
Hidamari ga Kikoeru
That was one real life and love story. It was really good!
Ultimate Venus