TerracottaPie's manga / #Hairdresser/s(2)

Taiga is so lovable, Kei not so much. Taiga does everything in this relationship; he flirts, confesses, chases, communicates ... and for what? Kei is too selfish and not in a good way. The conflict was forced and unnecessary. I love this author too much, but her writing is a bit off here. She usually does conceits pretty well but the extended metaphor doesn't work as well here. I understand what she's going for: a chameleon who absorbs and loses himself in the colours around him needs grounding, and that stability lies in an evasive love. A good metaphor but it loses potency when it's too heavy-handed. I still enjoy the premise, the dialogue, the writing (to a certain extent), and Taiga's character. Could've been better had it been longer and more fleshed out: 3.5/5. (2024).

I like the biker gang concept and the design of the main couple, but not enough to excuse the fact that it's a relationship based on grooming. Both characters look gorgeous and their history in the biking gang is interesting and innovative so it's a shame I can't bring myself to enjoy this: 1.5/5. Spin-off of Nirameba Koi. (2017-19).