I hate replacement/substitute-for-ex plots. T_T Someone please spoil the ending so I can decide whether to drop it or not. Both bottoms deserve loyal partners and a happy life.
Omg me too like why can’t they just have a genuine relationship for each other rather than becoming some sort of replacement for a past lover ╥﹏╥
The final chapter said “To be continued" so I was waiting for side stories, but it’s been a year. T_T
This is so good and deserves a higher rating! Why did I only read this now?! My only complaint is that it’s too short! We need to see their happily ever after! I checked the last chapter (raws), and they kissed so much their lips got swollen. The artist posted an art on twitter of the two MCs in bed!
https://x.com/cho__vom/status/1954166777908261041?t=vQbM4MYHinHVMo_yZ_HipQ&s=19
The last side story was posted in August 2025, but the artist tweeted that she isn’t planning any additional side stories for now. However, she also said that she's thinking of drawing a short one later "if she gets inspired". So please purchase it if you can, and show support to the artist on twitter so she’ll write more side stories! I’m begging!
I love the representation of people (like the MC) in their 40s who have never been in a relationship. It’s more common than people think, especially in our country where the eldest child is expected to shoulder the responsibility of lifting the family out of poverty. They spend most of their youth working, caring for sick or troubled family members, and fixing what’s broken at home, so romance naturally takes a backseat. Although this tends to happen more to women or eldest daughters.
I also agree with the comment below. I prefer calling it middle-aged man yaoi, and we definitely need more of it!
I kinda miss the old art style. The current one’s nice, but the shoulders look too small and round, and Takano’s chin is shaved so much he looks so young. I think the anime (Proposal Hen) had the perfect balance of both the old and new art styles.
Yeah, they look so young now :(( I think they looked the best around volume 7
I checked volume 7 and I think you're right. It's also the most similar to the anime.
Haru better beg Reo for forgiveness. If my friend suddenly told me we should stop hanging out because "being with me is exhausting" and didn’t want to explain further, refused to stream with me but streamed with someone else instead, and kept ignoring me when I try to mend our friendship, I’d be pissed.
Ehhh, I think reo lost any chance of getting an apology when he decided to barge into harus house randomly while on livestream. Multiple times too, at that Σ( ￣□￣||)
I agree that showing up at someone’s house like that (especially while live) is totally out of line. But I don’t think Reo’s intentions were malicious. Of course, it wasn’t right for him to keep showing up at Haru’s house, but he just wanted to talk. The way he went about it was wrong, though he was careful enough to record only audio, not video, so Haru’s address wouldn’t be exposed.
The main point is, he just wanted to talk but he handled it the wrong way. It was honestly pretty pathetic of Reo to chase after someone who clearly didn’t want to see him anymore. Most people with pride would’ve walked away or even resented Haru, but Reo didn’t. He just wanted to fix their friendship.
he also just streamed the audio exactly because he didn't want to expose or dox haru
I skimmed the library chapter in the novel, and it seems different. They talked about how the MC is the kid from the past and confirmed their feelings for each other. They didn’t have sex there, they did it after leaving the library. I think the mangaka changed things, but I'm not certain because I didn't read the whole novel.
The link to the novel is in the comments below.
The art is okay, but the colors are a bit harsh on the eyes. The psychological aspect is good, but for someone who has been drugged and kidnapped, I think it would fit the MC’s character more if he were more cautious and on guard. He was easily drugged by that pedo emcee and he easily trusted the CEO. Anyone receiving lavish gifts like that would think "Surely this isn’t for free.” Thankfully, the CEO seems to be a good person.
The ML gave mixed signals, yes, but it seems he just cared for this hardworking kid with whom he felt some affinity (since he used to watch his videos before). Still, there must also be some attraction there. After all, he was watching his videos. His character feels a bit bland, though. He’s portrayed as logical, controlling, and maybe lonely (with the cat as his pet) and he always shows up like a knight in shining armor, but overall, his personality feels flat. The CEO seems even more charming and a good fit for the MC. And I'm saying this as someone who wants MC to end up with the ML.
The MC is constantly put in situations where he needs saving. It's a little too much. It’s a writing issue that could be improved.
The blanket kiss scene should be addressed. It’s not okay to do that, even if the blanket prevents lip contact. There was no consent. It's quite scary if that happens to you irl when you're sleeping.
I think the high rating comes from how well the story portrays PTSD and the feeling of having a crush and being rejected. But for me, that rating feels a bit too generous when you look at the story as a whole. Still, I hope it improves as it goes on.
Who did that blanket kiss ? .. need some spoiler
We don't know yet, but it's probably the black-haired member. The one with the famous sister. He seems to have a crush on MC.
It's kind of unfair to blame just the MC. The ML basically slept with him and suddenly dumped him twice, without any explanation. They are both at fault and just need to communicate.
I meant to upvote but I think I disliked.
Yes mc is very clueless and says anything but it is clear he has been dumped thrice (two times by ML) for no particular reasons. He tries to rationalize things by saying he doesn't care and blah blah. People are hating too much
they were never in an emotional/romantic relationship tho so its not rlly just dumping more like ghosting after a one night stand