I remember Yutaka said he dated or had a lover in the prequel. I checked in both the official and fan translation. But here, he said it's pretty much the first time he dated someone. Anyhow, this is a beautiful manga so I'm happy it got a sequel, I just noticed the inconsistency.
I remember that too, so I was a lil confused
Rereading this today, and the art is just so beautiful. It may look simple at first, but the anatomy, proportions, and poses are so well done. You can tell the mangaka simplified their drawing technique for the manga, but they’re capable of drawing more detail. They’re also good at setting the mood/atmosphere. They drew Kamakura beautifully especially in later chapters.
This is something that really happens in real life (trauma, depression, stagnating, isolation as a coping mechanism), and I can relate, except for the trash part, since I’m kind of a germaphobe. I wish more mangaka would make stories like this, discussing important real-life topics instead of romanticizing rape or student/minor–adult relationships.
I was wondering why the rating isn’t higher, and I think it’s because the story is short, so the process of falling in love feels a little rushed.
I hope to see more works from this mangaka, Joe Aruku.
I like the art. It's a pity it's so short. I hope to see more works from this artist.
I can feel the MC's frustration, I also want to know why the ML left and want him to apologize. Of course, there might be a valid reason, but the way he's treating the MC (stringing him along or whatnot) is just wrong and unfair after he left without a word and cut off contact for 7 years.
I skimmed the novel last night and I think this story is good. I like it. I will share some spoilers below. I only read the mtl though, but I saw there's a readhive translation in NU too, that might be better.
MTL link: https://booktoki468.com/novel/10574693?stx=%EB%82%B4%EA%B0%80+%EB%84%A4+%EC%9A%B4%EB%AA%85%EC%9D%98+%EA%B0%80%EC%9D%B4%EB%93%9C%EB%8A%94+%EC%95%84%EB%8B%88%EC%A7%80%EB%A7%8C&book=%EC%99%84%EA%B2%B0%EC%86%8C%EC%84%A4
NU link:
https://www.novelupdates.com/series/im-not-your-fated-guide-but/
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Spoilers!
The comment below was right, our ML imprinted on MC from the future. They will only know towards the end of the story. Although they were always fighting in the beginning, their friendship will grow over time.
Since ML saved MC when he was young, MC has always loved him, while ML has always been searching for and waiting for the hyung (future MC) who helped him when he was young. MC's pining and unrequited love seems painful, but that makes their getting together later feel better.
I won't spoil much, but MC's dead sister is important to the plot. ML went through a lot during his younger years. I hope this manhwa will adapt the story well. The intimate scenes will be at the extras.
Wait how tf did ML met and imprinted on MC if he is from the future??
In the future, MC will fall through some timey warpy thing (sorry I don't remember what it's called) and meet ML as a kid. They actually imprinted on each other iirc.
Ohh okay thanks <3
They say this has 5 volumes, I hope we get an English translation of the last two. Someone in the comments said it's a good read, not the best nor the worst, and I agree. It is a proper old school yaoi manga and I'm surprised at how much I enjoyed reading it.
The ML sleeping with other women as decoys to mislead the enemy yakuza and protect the MC made sense in context. But I understand the comments here, I also wish the mangaka wrote a more creative alternative to avoid that.
Why the low rating? It's only the beginning and I think it's actually promising.
maybe they think its just... AVERAGE
Lol, I see what you did there.Well-played.
Lol what is this heterofication happening with our two MCs.
Thank you translator-san!