Bike's manga / #school-life(33)

Continuation of that one BL where the pair does sexual acts as a way of revealing the old man's psychological trauma. Sequel is surprisingly heartwarming. They've settled down a bit. Seems like there's still some underlying problems, but I haven't seem much of it yet. At this point we're still seeing them in love, which is nice.

Read to Chapter 2 Not much to say now, but I think it's promising, especially after Chapter 2. The Bullied MC x Protective Yandere ML pair didn't strike my interest at first glance, but there's something about the way that the author's been portraying the MC that makes him...noble. I understand the rationale for him willing to be a victim of people's abuse, and I can also understand why the ML can appreciate someone like him. It's interesting so far. I suppose I'll see how it'll go from here. (On a side note, Yandere reminds me a bit of Jin Kikuchihara from Yoiyoi Monologue. They're not too similar to each other, but they possess a certain...flamboyance and confidence that I can appreciate in a character.)

As of Season 1 End (34). I practically binge-read this series. It's pretty good! I'd say the highlights was the relationship development and the backstories; I like how the sexual tension between the romantic pair developed overtime (I'm especially a sucker for the kissing as "practice" trope, very ToddWallace-esque), and I appreciate how the author had introduced Andrew's backstory over the course of the season, rather than in a big info-dump. I found the characters fun. Luke gets a bit annoying at times, but he's overall endearing (just a silly, slightly zany dude!), and the supporting cast is a good time. Andrew's the "enigma" character, a bit serious, a bit mysterious in an attractive way, but he has the backstory to explain why he is the way he is currently. It's the end of season one, but things have only really just begun. We've still got Luke still fighting his director, Andrew and his Tragic Backstory, whatever their relationship's going to be, and the way things are seemingly connecting together. Looks like things are hapepning but we're left on a cliff-hanger, LMAO. idrc, I'm still having an overall good time so far.

Wishing for updates!

CH 23: Cute! Glad to see updates on this site! Edit: 1st season is shounen-ai. 2nd season has smut

ch 67 Manga’s a bitch to the heart! Literally been angst the whole way through but it’s! Just! So! Good! I absolutely love the additional commentary about teaching, depression, and sexuality, to name a few. Author says they’ve done interviews with teachers on teaching life, and it really shows in the work. Since this is BL, of course there’s sex, but there’s also interesting commentary on these different contemporary topics.

Fake incest, an uncle and nephew. Uncle was adopted into the family, so they’re not blood related. Uncle doesn’t pursue the kid, iirc it’s all the nephew. He did raise the kid, so there’s some dubiousness there. Ultimately, though, it’s quite compelling. Something about the way hideyoshico builds things up hits just right. Wished the scans were completed. Might consider getting the raws myself because I really want to see the end of this.

Been almost a year, but cool, chapter 23. I read this manga not expecting much a year ago, and what I've ultimately concluded is that it's just your run-of-the-mill "slice-of-life school" kind of manga with a quirky twist--except the twist here is that the MC's accidentally gotten himself involved in a gay sex club. The guys are aiming for his virginity, but really, the only person who stands a chance is his black-haired classmate friend, who also got roped into this mess. And unfortunately, he's also got a cousin(?) who festers a likely unrequited love for him (2nd ML Syndrome, I suppose), but it doesn't really matter right now because he ain't really doing anything in response to anyone's advances. Honestly, it's pretty cute. Other notes: If I were to describe this manga in a single phrase, I would say that it's "YAOI, but camp." An absurdly ridiculous premise, but once you get over it, it's a fine, albeit slightly weird, slice-of-life manga with a bit of heart. I've grown to like the other characters in lieu of their subplots, but I still can't help but LOATHE Yuri (the pink-haired dude with the shades?), because he genuinely terrifies me. Like yes, I get he's a messed up dude, but he's freaky. Can't stand him. Anyway, manga's surprisingly ain't bad. Just don't take the core premise too seriously and you'll be (mostly) fine.

Threesome situation between a late-bloomer omega and two alphas. The alphas basically try to one-up each other when it comes to "ownership" over him, only for it to eventually dissolve into a sharing situation. It's fun; all the characters have chemistry with each other, even though the alphas aren't involved with each other.

Honors student slacks off as he figures out that he likes to play with his ass. His academic competitor catches him in the act. They strike a deal: if the honor student studies, he'll help stretch out his ass. --- It's nice smut. Otherwise, it's a simple read. You've got the hook, the relationship development, the fallout, and the reconciliation.