
It's been years since I read this manga... and I remember now that I've finished it... lol I think it was this manga that made me into a fujoshi... bwahahaha. I mean, who can blame me?! Umeda Hokuto is one fine man! I remember thinking that if yaoi and shounen ai were this beautifully drawn and this wholesome, I can read it all day... 10 years later and here I am as a hardcore fujoshi!

This art style reminds me of Norikazu Akira's art style, the mangaka of Hachimitsu Darling and Heart Strings and Beast & Feast... so I went and reread all those mangas... ╮( ̄▽ ̄)╭ lol. Thanks!
By the way, if you haven't read Norikazu Akira mangas... GO READ THEM! YOU ARE MISSING OUT! HERE IS A LINK TO ONE OF THE CUTEST MANGAS BY NORIKAZU AKIRA: http://www.mangago.zone/read-manga/hachimitsu_darling/
You're welcome ლ(´ڡ`ლ)

Generally, most people don't like Ruka because he seems to be a character who is "in the way" of the main characters. He's suspicious and manipulative. But more than annoying, I find him almost interesting. He's an ambiguous character. I can't tell if he's a potential love rival or if he's just a creepy and possessive guy. I think I'm more annoyed with his nonchalance than with his relationship with Maya.
Honestly, after rereading, I'm more annoyed with Maya and Nemu. Communication is key and they are failing in so many places where communication could simply solve their issues. With Nemu, I wish he'd stop playing a victim. Gain some confidence and be assertive! Tell Maya what you think, COMPLETELY! Don't hold back, afraid that you are less than what you are! And Maya! Please, can you stop and figure out your life? Not that you must prioritize one over the other, just take some time to reflect on why you have some issues. Empathize with Nemu's fears. Put yourself in his place. WASN'T HE PISSED WHEN NEMU PRIORITIZED OKINO RIGHT BEFORE THEIR COUPLE TRIP?! THAT'S HOW NEMU FEELS WHEN YOU SPEND A LARGE MAJORITY OF YOUR TIME WITH RUKA! Oh gosh! Can I be the mediator for these two?!
Lol, sorry for the long post but does anyone agree or disagree with me? Lol maybe I'm just too invested in the story that I'm raging ahaha.

I agree!!! They should just communicate!!! And that Ruka is simply annoying, and I'm not really interested in his pov or backstory. He is just obsessing what he 'could be' with Maya, imagining only him and Maya to be on a different level to everyone else, to be special. But he will hopefully, sooner than later, wake up and smell the coffee and let the couple be! Also Ruka may have a confusing sexual organ? I got that from some chapters back...

I have read up to chapter 61 (Spanish translations despite not being able to read Spanish lol) and I can say... y'all better be ready!!! I wasn't and I nearly passed out!!! Whoooooo I need a fan lol.
By the way, here is the website I used in case anyone wanted to read ahead. The link I will drop here leaves off on chapter 59 and you can continue onto read 60 and 61 as well! For those who can't wait, have fun reading this: https://mang.as/manga/bj-alex/59/1

You can use google translate. It works surprisingly well! Also thanks for the link op!

I love this couple but who else got really scared with this latest update?! Drugs bought on the streets is not necessarily the best thing to spice up your sex life, nor should you experiment with it off the cuff with your partner right away... I got so scared, I thought Hiroto was going to OD and end up at the hospital. Don't scare me like that!!! Vanilla sex is not bad - in fact, vanilla sex is a good and safe choice. Sigh, I hope Shouta and Hiroto come back with another good chapter!!!
This brings back memories! BUT this bugs me more than it did 10 years ago... NINA REFERRING TO HERSELF IN THIRD PERSON! OMG I hated it! I understand it's a cute way of referring to oneself... but NO.
Lol, but this makes me want to watch the anime all over again!