moody_bish's manga / #romance(149)

Masato must have been one of the reasons why canines are a feature I tend to notice quickly. His character is relatable and admirable because though he hurt others and tries to redeem himself after, he doesnt deny what he’s done. Even his reason to leave wasn’t just about what he did but how their relationship would affect Asahi. In his defense, even if he tests people’s relationships, he managed to see beyond the two of them and put Kousei’s value to Asahi in consideration.

Classic yaoi with its dramatic flair. I remember having read Winter Cicada before but I'm not sure if it's from here or as a stand alone. As much as I admire how dramatic these kings are, I can't stop laughing at how petty some of their fights are. Everyone is just screaming or throwing fits. However! Some of the conflicts were exceptionally treated well (attempted rape, media, show business amidst harsh environments or disasters, and the like). I like how important sex position is highlighted here, like it's not just a matter of "domination/submission" or pleasure. It gets really confusing towards the end because the chapters seem to be out of order or how the whole dialogue changes in a certain chapter (ex. Iwazumi and Kato at Iwazumi's family house). Seeing as the sequel seem to disappoint people, I'd rather avoid it. Kato has had enough near death experiences to traumatize Iwazumi. As unpredictable human lives are, if Kato's death is thought to be unjustified then I'd rather stop here. I can accept these near death or implied future death of Kato because they were because of his job and of natural disaster. It's just that, drama and tragedy are separated by a thin line of limiting how much you can break a character. I wouldn't like this story to be tragedy, even if I know it's the author's discretion to do whatever with it.

Aww. Impractically romantic! Imagine all the misunderstanding cleared up and reformed into new ones like talking about the person you’re in live with to someone else and they think you are in love with that person instead.

Ah how the flowers bloom in my heart

Sublime (づ｡◕‿‿◕｡)づ There is a good amount of flirt, smut, drama, romance, and a spicy bunos. We have a hard working Pharma Rep who must coax a cold hearted doctor. A misunderstanding opens the gap for these two sexy men. Then an asshole butts in (that's what they're only good at) and make things a tad more difficult. But hey, the smut, I mean, love wins.

The family love we all dreamed to have (if you haven't experienced it, like me LOL)

For one thing, the art is phenomenal. The plot is dragging and is mostly dialogue. It's frustrating and tends to victim blame. It has family issues and foreboding obsessive-possessive traits that endagers life. Personally, I feel like the characters blab on and on redundantly which makes the art fade in the background even if its beautiful. The overall plot is great though. It gives you a healthy premature end where the MC is freed from a potentially more toxic relationship.

Another "picking up a stranger and failling in love with them" trope. But this time it has kernels of wisdom to appreciate. Being grateful, looking into your worth as a person, and trying again no matter how many times you've failed. Of course, there's some drama between being starcrossed lovers. Sidenote: Bal needs his own story, too!