cmdrbanger's manga / #romance(193)

This was very VERY wholesome even with the smutty undercurrent. Unexpectedly had a very grounded perspective on the characters' lives and interactions, and the romance felt like it was given time to breathe even in their few chapters in a shared setting. Favorited!

Too short! Too many translators! It's Niyama, so the art is solid, but I wish it was longer. More about their relationship developing after the secret is out would by nice. (The one with the temporary secret identity because glasses.) Apparently there's a continuation! Let's see if it addresses my complaints from before. Really wish the uploaded (translator??) would stop leaving such long comments at the beginning and end. Omfg seriously with the comments! They keep putting spoilers in them! STOP. The story is fine though, and I still like it. Art is hot of course.

MC does that thing that gets me right in the feels, self-sacrifice for the sake of their partner's happiness. Luckily, happy ending. And it's the exact spinoff I wanted from another red string BL!

Only the first few chapters were uploaded with redraws, the rest is lightsabers. That said I like the story so I'm still reading it! (Ch 23 is uncensored) Caught up to 27, really glad I came back and read the chapters I skipped! Basically every chapter is smutty, but the romance in between is really sweet. In the 30s we have a trouble-making (twin?) brother, and miscommunication issues because Seo won't use his words. Pleeease don't let this last too long... It did not, thankfully! Ch 36 - we're kind of in slice of life territory at this point, but I don't mind. 38 - nvm we got a new character tryina start shit

Four stars for the smut, more like three stars for the romance. Although it's pretty nice the characters are completely focused on each other, with no third wheel drama. So I guess it's four stars all around! Didn't get into the characters regular lives outside of the relationship much though, so not five stars for that reason.

What a completely bonkers story. 5* for being incredibly unique and an equal triangle poly HEA. The way Ai falls in love with Ryo after seeing his true personality is especially sweet.

It's a slapstick romance, not bad but doesn't go anywhere special. But maybe the sequel adds the romantic depth this one is missing, since they only get together at the end?

While I don't love the typical "omegas get assaulted" trope present here, the unbelievably gorgeous art and the very NOT clichéd characterizations of both main characters made it worth the ick factor.

Not into the angst but I'm curious about the story because of their other manga. Skimmed ch 5 and 10, see how it ends before deciding whether to read the whole thing. I dunno, I'm getting big Banana Fish with Yakuza and corporations vibes as of 2.11... :/ Aaaaand they both lived! Happy ending lol. I skipped all the in between details though so it's just kinda... Yay, I guess? I don't intend the read the whole angsty story any time soon tbh, so I won't give it a rating.

3.5 stars for the left field assault backstory. God, why is that necessary?? Happy ending and Cabo never becomes human (but there's great AU art from Renji in some of the chapter extras). Appreciate the warning from the uploaded about Liam's traumatic childhood. Jesus. Other than THAT it's as cute (and hot) as I remembered! Travel theme is fun, and the art is unique. (reminds me a bit of ACCA now)