lilithespark's manga / #Beautiful Art(365)

I Wanna Die Before I'm 30

Complete | Anji seina | 2019 released

This was definitely an experience…. The two MLs actually have quite sad backstories. They were yakuza sex slaves, criminals, and all they ever wanted was a home, which they find in the MC. The MC doesn’t want to live beyond the age of the thirty. Like others have said, it’s kind of disguised as a happy-go-lucky story when it’s really not. Their first sex being drunk sex is really not it for me. Besides that, this manga is actually pretty thought provoking. One of the best polyamorous relationship I’ve ever read in BL. And…. **SPOILER** the ending is also not giving…. For five years, Ryo and Aya screw around and do drugs and then go back to Ai?? That is just not realistic especially considering the rest of the story.

Choco Strawberry Vanilla

Complete | psyche delico | 2000 released

This is actually really good! It gets better near the end. It’s cool how they all like each other. it’s got this mature vibe, which is why it may not be everyone’s cup of tea

Ouji-sama no Ryuu

Complete | NATSUME Isaku | 2000 released

I think the only issue is that this is too short! I wanted to see more fluff of then actually being together rather than the MC just overthinking everything. there’s an actual plot built up, and it really feels as though the story could’ve been longer. so many things to expand upon but are still okay the way they are. the misunderstandings aren’t dragged out. the ml is your typical picture-perfect guy, but the story is pretty wholesome and a pleasant. decent read

Idol-kun wa Abakaretai

Complete | Shimahokke | 2018 released

It’s kind of ironic how the pop star ML WANTS to be exposed but paparazzo MC just won’t do it lol. anyway, the characters are dynamic, especially the ML. almost feels like a coming of age story when the ml realizes he still wants to be an idol. like there’s an actual character arc?! yes pls. it’s cute, fluffy, smutty— actually really good read. i like how they’ve known each other ever since high school. def makes the tone lighter ^^

Itoshi no Makura-chan

Complete | NARUSE Kazusa | 2019 released

Ugh they’re both so stupid. Misunderstandings… The MC is especially dense. But it somehow works? They really love each other, and this is fluffy. Got to know some new things about local idols, which is cool. Mostly funny, decent read. Smut is good. Ex kinda ruins it

Sankaku Twilight

Complete | Hakata | 2022 released

Really cute! Nontoxic relationship. Nothing groundbreaking. Wataru really got on my nerves like bro manipulates Miki’s feelings and confesses only AFTER he’s moved on?? Red flag. Aside from him, the story is pretty fluffy and basic. Decent read.

Literature Boy

Complete | Kim Son,Lee Younggo | 2000 released

7/10 Very realistic, relatable manhwa. You can really connect to the two leads and identify with their struggles. From that standpoint, it’s well written. As a romance, this is pretty lacking. It feels like we’re being told that the leads are romantic, they’re this or that, etc, but I don’t think the author sufficiently expresses their supposed chemistry. Like the leads’ relationship, the story also feels unstable with the constant switching back and forth from the present to the past. It’s not the worst execution I’ve seen. I personally DESPISED the second couple like you will never convince to feed into the teacher x high schooler bull. They were just unneeded. This story gave me mixed emotions and had a bland aftertaste. Ending is also kind of abrupt and offered no resolution to Sunwoo’s major plagiarism conflict. I sound harsh, but it’s ultimately because I think this could’ve been so much more than it is.

Shinigami wa Korosenai

Complete | Mikka Mita | 2000 released

This was actually pretty cute! I like the concept of shinigami having this class/hierarchal system. The romance is cute but also bittersweet. I think the shinigami still loved the MC is in his own way. I just think it’s too short— there was so much potential with the world building! anyway, I actually liked this more than I thought I would.

Takatora-kun to Omegatachi

Ongoing | Asada Nemui | 2023 released

yk what this is rly interesting. it goes deep into the systemic side of the omegaverse. very good commentary on feminism and patriarchy.

Family, Now and Forever

Ongoing | Hakase | 2019 released

This was great!! I loved how lowkey and realistic it was. The plot isn’t the most developed, but I think that’s kind of the point. You see the two leads and their child living as a family and going about their day to day lives. I rly like like the idea that they are “meant for each other,” that they are each other’s home, and are full of love. anyway, sobbing