moody_bish's manga / #reunion(9)

Ui confessed his love to Natsuno but was gently rejected to be as friends. Years later of being separated, they meet again at a wedding but Ui's injury apparently caused him to lose some of his memory, including Natsuno. When they met, Natsuno was made homeless because he broke with his girlfriend. Tired of staying at the company, he took his chances to persuade Ui into letting him stay. He lied that they were exes and pointed out that he could help Ui with his injury. Unknown to Natsuno, Ui only lost a month's worth of memories, but vividly remember how he was rejected by Natsuno. In provocarion, he lets Natsuno prove that they had a relationship with a kiss. Well, the beans spilled when Natsuno realizes that it is better to tell the truth to which Ui countered with his truth as well. Long stroy short, the confession years ago becomes mutual.

Four couples. First three work at the same hairdressing shop. The third is the owner's story (in the past I guess?) The fourth is unrelated to the rest. 1. A practicing hairdresser and a distrustful salary man. Quick paced and I didn't feel that tension that led to a confession. 2. Re encounter between childhood friends. The hairdresser relieves his friend because his hair is sensitive. At least there is tension here. 3. At a reunion, a gay (the hairdressing shop owner) and his friend get drunk. The next morning, the gay's drunken confession surfaces which he has to confront while sober. Fourth, he sees red strings as a farewell gift from his grandmother. He knows that his string is connected to his friend, who then confesses. Troubled by it, he tries to evade him but ends up following the string to clear things with him.

Yuki is rearing his nephew after losing his sister and their parents. He meets Nogi, a guy who confessed to him 2 yrs ago, and ultimately ended up receiving his help. A ton of push and pulls occur until Yuki is confronted by his loneliness and is aided by his nephew.

Taiyoh is told that he'd won a sex doll and the bearer of the news was the doll himself. However, he finds out soon enough that his ticket would've won a spa trip, not a sex doll. The point is, Michiru knew Taiyoh but Taiyoh does not remember him. Michiru says he's from the orphanage, but even if he was adopted, he continues to say that sex dolls don't have family. Meanwhile, Taiyoh was never adopted despite being at an orphanage. In the end, he remembers who Michiru was and got to know why he wasn't acknowledging being adopted and having a family.

Toki took on the role of being his orphaned nephew's guardian. However, before he could do that, he had to persuade his parents into doing so and have them enjoy the tickets they've won to go around the world. With the help of Chihiro, a 20 year old guy, whom Toki was acquainted to 5 years ago. During the struggle of getting to know Appi, his nephew, Chihiro also confesses to him again, a promise he made 5 years ago. Toki distance himself and tried to take on his role alone but wasn't able to. In the end, he had to compromise and have Chihiro help him, postponing his response to Chihiro's confession. Their domestic life is wholesome and heartwarming. And just when they were at the end of their house-play, Appi was able to call out to Toki, breaking his one year silence. Along with their happy separation, Toki also confronts Chihiro's confession.

Miya has a genetic and difficult to cure disease which shortens his life expectancy. At the University, rumors about an underground orgy and drug club is being spread and invetigated by Miya's father. Then he meets Rei, a flashy stranger at the library who lets others rent books for him. Due to curiousity and desire to help, he follows Rei into the rumored underground place. Only to realize that it was indeed a Biology club, but Rei's identity is still a mystery espexially since he knows Miya's name and condition. Turns out, they were cousins and Miya forgot about clinging unto Rei when he was a kid because a high fever affected his memories. Nonetheless, Rei explains himself and his past. He studied abroad in hopes of finding a cure for Miya since Rei has inherited the same genetic error/illness, except Miya's illness broke out because he inheritted it from both parents. In the end, Miya sought Rei in hopes that Rei's illegally developed or more like, medicine developed underground, would save him. And yes, yes Rei did.

Cliche trope executed blandly. Positive points for the coming out arc.

They do fit each other's personalities and the author balanced their love and hate for each other.

Unraveling the reasons behind the paper bag concept and the strong personality of both characters as well as the caring side characters are satisfying. His pure efforts and her almost carefree yet accepting attitude towards him.. Anyway, it's just innocent love.