Bike's manga / #not-bl(6)

On Vol 2. CH 9. Sweet slice-of-life kind of story tackling identity, personal development, and community. A comforting sort of read. MC struggles until he meets Uno. The two of them have a sweet dynamic---MC starts carving out a life that works for him, inspired by the way Uno does things, and ends up friends with him. Uno's obsession with space gets them both into the astronomy club, a place which grows dear to the both of them. It revolves around a small cast of characters who possess thinking that isn't neurotypical. Nothing is said explicitly, but experiences of characters seem resonant to those faring with ADHD, autism, and social anxiety, respectively. Slightly unrelated, but I feel this manga feels like it could cater well to younger audiences, perhaps to those who experience similar experiences as depicted in this manga.

Father's sexual assault overlooked by the family, and MC, grade-schooler, who's bursting at the seams. See her going to school, simply living life while harboring a deep-rooted misery. Quite the dark headspace that's captured in this manga. On CH. 5. No signs of "reconciliation" or "justice" regarding the father's actions. Don't think there will be, tbh.

On Ch 21 Don't know anything about shoji, but this one's interesting. MC's was a pro who got washed out and is now only getting back into the ring again. The kid he defeated in his glory days became a prodigy. Now he's aiming to defeat him again. He plays out-of-bounds compared to normal playing style, moves seemingly irrational (perhaps even non-neurotypical?). Lots of moving moments in this one. Also chapters which deal with AI in an honest way, which was interesting.

Finished the sixth arc. Found family, I love it. Love how it tackles contemporary topics surrounding family (including one that I believe is pertinent to SK---male-domination in the family?). Will need to halt due to studies, but been thoroughly enjoying thus far.

Love the concept. MC's adorable. Yokai With Horror Elements is a "hell yes" from me. Chapters have a slight "slice-of-life" kind of vibe. Not much in terms of the overall plot yet, but the author's sewn in the initial seeds; color me intrigued! Can't wait to figure out more about not only the contract but also whatever's going on with the old guy. Only up to Chapter 5 right now. Can't wait for the rest.

RE: Ch.418 i've seen the tweets, so i gotta ask here as well. why does it look like Kotoro's on a date with AFO it looks like a fancy outing? bro's in a cable knit sweater, hair slicked up, looking submissive and breedable-- the intrusive thoughts are getting to me. i should stop. i was going to post this one in the comments but i went too far, god save me