lilithespark's manga / #school life(861)

I usually don’t like one shot anthologies, but this one was pretty good! The stories all kind of balanced each other. The first two were about a rather bittersweet, unfulfilled love, and the others felt a bit more hopeful in nature. I especially liked the third one! It was very fluffy, the one with the delinquent-looking guy and otaku. The second one was the weakest story-wise imo. The first and last ones were very atmospheric and felt realistic (in part due to the art). Good read.

The only problem is that this is too short. How could the author make such a hunk of a man, but only use him for like 20 chapters??? *cough* Irami. This author has like two other long running works, but this potential masterpiece gets the short end of the stick for some reason. *cough* Sasaki to Miyano. Also, I just couldn’t get into all of the characters, especially the side ones. It kind of felt like your typical coming of age story? One thing the story nailed was the portrayal of the MC’s anxiety. It was very realistic and relatable. The writing altogether is so masterful, and most of the characters are multifaceted and have their own struggles. However, I wanted Oniwa and Irami’s relationship to be expanded upon a bit more!! That aside, this was an above average acting manga.

I didn’t like how the plot progressed at first, but it got better as the story went on I think. The way the conflict was resolved felt refreshing. The Sumika Sumika showed others was also a part of her, persona or not. So questioning the difference between the TV Sumika and her real self might not have mattered all that much. I liked the themes of teenage friendship/angst, and contrary to what others might think, I actually liked the romance! Sure, it wasn’t typical, and it didn’t exactly have a label, but I think these types of romance are quite underrated. Ito definitely grew as a character, from someone who’s bland to someone who actually takes initiative. I liked when the author was a little more subtle in the storytelling, too (e.g. them discreetly telling us that Sumika’s uncle is gay). Overall, this was an interesting manga exploring the idol fantasy.

It was cute! And really hot. I enjoyed the fluff. The author made the MC’s character progression very believable. She goes from a typical homophobe to a sweet girlfriend. Very entertaining read! I absolutely loved their dynamic. The FL seemed cold at first, but she was actually very sweet and liked the MC quite a lot on the inside.

This manga is so freaking good… The leads are so cute together; I love their dynamic sm. The height difference? The flirting?? Gimme more pls!! The ballet aspect is really well done (the art is so *beautiful*). Almost reminds me of some sports dancing manga like ‘Welcome to the Ballroom’ and ‘Ten Dance.’ I wish hell upon the freaking p3dophile teacher guy. I hope the author addresses the grooming properly because that’s a black stain on a manga I otherwise really like. Anyway, I love the leads’ passion for dancing and the themes of youth/growth/chasing after your goal.

omg this looks rly good alrdy… plus the ml is so hawt??? Update: Wow, that was actually so fluffy??? The healthiness?? THE COMMUNICATION?? The consent?? Literally S-tier. Short, sweet, and smutty. I just wonder whatever happened to the ML’s kinks?? Like, we know he’s a masochistic top but other than that one scene we don’t see too much of it… Idk if they’re completely vanilla in the end or what. Surprisingly great read.

The best doctor manhwa I’ve ever read. Seriously. The author blended the medical moments/action and information splendidly with the additional layer of drama antagonist Sangmin’s father (and maybe even Sangmin himself) added to the story. The romance here I don’t can even be called a romance because it was just part of the MC’s life story I think. The only thing this manhwa lacked was proper closure for Sangmin. Despite his sins, I wasn’t a fan of how the MC basically just ignores Sangmin and didn’t even approach him after he is jailed because it was clear that Sangmin has his own story to tell but doesn’t get the chance to. Because of that, the ending was a little lackluster for me. Still, I liked most of the characters. The supporting cast of the MC made the heavy drama more lighthearted and comedic. The writing was just so complex for the characters. I liked how they even though the MC is blessed by angels and all, he has his own share of failures and faults. I also think Sangmin’s dichotomies were portrayed well. On one hand he’s an amazing doctor and heir to a hospital but always comes second to Jihyun. He wears a smiling facade but suffers from a mental illness and suppresses his true emotions. With exception to the ending, the writing was freaking masterful. I loved this so much!!

This is like the plot of sm other BLs I’ve read, but I eat it up every time! It’s cliché, but cute. Classic miscommunication trope. The art is pretty good. Decent and pleasant read. Sometimes, there has to be stories like these. Especially with CONSENT and a healthy relationship. One thing this story did particularly was the leads’ transition from students to working adults. Pretty relatable but also adding that sense of realism 9

Bro what was that ending… This is a really cute manga, but all the buildup felt a little wasted. I was waiting for a heart wrenching confession lol. Aside from that, this is just your typical story. You have the playboy MC’s (top) side story. The ML almost gets raped, and the MC saves him yada yada. This is just a really bland and boring read. The premise itself isn’t bad, but the execution isn’t anything special. 6

This was cute! You know, they almost let each other slip away in their dumb youth. But Chitose takes the chance to reconnect with each other despite all misgivings…. Found that pretty relatable. Anyway, wholesome manga! They’re such awkward idiots, but I love them for that.