I came here after seeing clips of the live adaptation—it looked toxic, the forcing part, I just had to check it out, lol. I was surprised to see I’d already marked this as “read,” but I honestly don’t remember a thing about the story. Now that I’ve reread it… I LOVE it so much! Rough start, sure, but everything tied together beautifully in the end.
Omg, the time skip seriously caught me off guard. This story reminds me so much of Our Youth—it gives off that same bittersweet vibe. It always hurts in a soft way, thinking about all the time they could’ve had together if only they just talked. Now I’m really curious how the drama will handle that, since I saw episode 5 already features the separation, and Volume 2 is all about the reconciliation... but it only has 6 episodes?? TOO SHORT
The confession scene? Chef’s kiss. It was so beautifully written—I didn’t expect it to hit me that hard. I honestly didn’t think I’d fall for this story as much as I did.
Please, I live for Konno’s expressions when he’s drunk—he’s so silly and cute. I also love how they take their time in making love. Mostly Konno, of course—my boi Hayakawa is already willing to risk it all from the start LMAO he’s so funny. I think I actually love how it ended, even though they didn’t go all the way. But hey, a next volume won’t hurt, right?? GIVE US MORE. I’ll probably come back here to reread this after watching the drama. I just love this story so much.
Off to watch the drama now—let’s gooo!!!!
Wow, I actually put this one off before because I thought it would be too toxic. But I gave it a chance now since I really want to watch the live adaptation and honestly, I should only read stories like this when I'm in a better mood, because I didn’t expect to love it this much. The first time I read it, I was probably in a bad headspace, and that rubbed off on how I felt about the story. But now? I weirdly fell in love with it, I don’t even know why! Even when I wanted to stop reading, I just couldn’t. I got so invested. Kiyoi’s POV is everything to me. I felt bad, but I really liked seeing how miserably in love he was with Hira, lol. Off to watch the drama now, I'm so excited!!
So this is how I find that this is where I cannot Reach You based of? Completely forgot that I've already read this that I cannot remember the details lmao. My top 2 favorite jbl so muchhh
I just finished the drama adaptation, and wow, I have to say, I’m completely in love with how detailed and thoughtful it was. I could really tell how much care was put into adapting the story, and that made me fall for it even more. And now that I’ve also finished reading Volume 2 of the manga… my heart is full, but at the same time, I’m left wanting more. I wish they adapted this volume too cuz it had so many beautiful moments that deepened their connection even further.
The series easily became one of my favorite Japanese BLs. Their love story is just so cute, so realistic, and above all, so mature. I love the cast so much. Their chemistry is unbelievably natural, and their performances brought the characters to life in the best way possible. I’ll always hold this story close. It didn’t just entertain me — it comforted me.
Reading the manga while watching the drama has officially become a habit for me—especially with Japanese BL series. I tend to be a bit slow when it comes to picking up emotional cues and subtle character expressions, so reading their inner monologues in the manga that aren’t said out loud in the drama? Life-changing. It fills in all the gaps and just makes the experience so much more meaningful.
That said... the no communication trope?
Still frustrating every single time. It stresses me out but keeps me watching anyway (help).
Despite that, I’m honestly amazed how the drama managed to cover everything so well without messing up the pacing. Sure, it was short—but not once did it feel rushed. And I’m just so glad the manga is there to give me more of them.
Kouhei is so hot, especially when he calls Yoh.
Like. Seriously. I need more of them.
I tried to watch the 1st episode of the live adaptation but I can't. I love this manga so much that the drama is not clicking too much on me. So, I just read the manga ╥﹏╥
Forever Taeju defender here. And also, I wanna meet all of Taeju's relatives, they bulky but seems so sweet lol ╥﹏╥
I remember reading this when I was just 18 or 19 years old and I am so devastated I put this in my TRAUMA-NEVER-REREAD-LIST lmao. But I think I've grown since that time and I'll still probably cry but I want to have another perspective in this story. But I don't think I have the courage yet wahhhh
What?! Why did it devastate you?
i cannot take the amount of violence here. I can tolerate anything in a relationship except cheating and violence, that's why
Understandable. I only remember one instance of violence (chapter 4), but it was very hard to get through, so I totally get it. But if you skip that chapter, then maybe it would be worth the read