Madame Petit
I've read a blog post about the chapter summaries from chapter 45 to 54 (end) so I think I can say I am finished with the story. While I agree that the story started out pretty promising, I did not expect it will end up like that. I liked the story but I didn't like how it turned out. For starters, I want to know about the initial characters that were introduced on that train. I want to know what happened to Shun and will at least be given a reason for what he's done and not just heresay that he left to be with someone. That was pretty shitty! I expected that he would meet with the ML and explain everything! I really want to know since he was a really good character in the beginning. Another thing is the couple the ML met in Paris, the Princess and the Painter. I think they had a really great story and I want to see how their story would progressed but it was just left at that. They did not even make another appearance. There were so many interesting characters in the story that was great glossed over. I feel so disappointed. What I also think of the end was a bit rushed. Ugh, I really wanted more tho.
Kusuriya no Hitorigoto
Rumspringa no Joukei
Powerful! What started out as a fun read took a serious turn in this Amish-life inspired story of a young boy in his Rumspringa. it's 1 in the morning and there's a lump in my throat because those last scenes hit me so hard. I don't know if I'm happy or sad, I don't know how to feel. What I know is that I hope everybody get to lived a life in contentment. I know this is just a fictional story, but let's be real, there are people out there who got the same kind of disposition thrown into them. It's only a matter of the choice you make that will make you happy. Gosh I just wish happiness for these characters. I feel so emotional right now.
Tamayura (yuki Ringo)
Just when I thought it's another typical yaoi romance, boy was I wrong. I loved it very much. And the fact that we get to see them growing old together makes me very happy!! I want more of them so badly! And also a story of their editor friend since he seems like a very nice guy!
A Painter Behind the Curtain
Masterpiece! This is one of the best stories I have ever read! Everything was so perfect, the way it keeps me on edge since the beginning til the end, always at the edge of my seat thinking what will happen next, and that perfect ending. I loved this story so much that whatever high praise I give it won't do it too much justice. The plot was solid with all the twist and turns, scheming left and right, to that bombing conclusion that you would just not expect. And the last few chapters showing their humble lives was just so beautiful and heartwarming that I want them to keep being that lovey-dovey, respectful couple all the time. One of my favorite highlights of the story was the part where Ian holds his own exhibition and the family of the little girl he painted came to see it. That part really touched my heart so deeply on how wonderful that moment was for Ian that I cried. Almost every heartwarming, gut-wrenching scenes was just so well thought of and carefully laid out that made this story so wonderful beyond words. I will always love this story, Raymond and Ian, and their beautiful lives together.
Ginza Neon Paradise
I've read this kind of stories all the time, and every time it gives me a warm and fuzzy feeling. It just makes me feel a little emotional and happy. I really like sad yet a happy ending story. :)
Ookami-heika no Hanayome