I have a palpable amount of respect for romantic stories that focus entirely on the two mcs and their individual development as well as relationship development, need not throw in any extra love rivals or ex-lovers just for cheap drama's sake, and somehow still manage to stay engaging the whole way through (▰˘◡˘▰)
So happy that this is getting a sequel (≧∀≦) Here's the announcement tweet along with a drawing by the author celebrating their university life together:
https://mobile.twitter.com/kritsumuji/status/1388086533111128067/photo/1
I love how the concept of being bi or pan is such an alien thing to these guys that they don't even *consider* it.
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Bruh facts and thanks for including both terms, I appreciate it as a Pansexual myself, they’re both so underplayed when it comes to BL.
Haha no biggie (づ￣ ³￣)づ I've read so many BLs and I've legit never heard any of them mention the term "pansexual" Σ( ￣□￣||)
If I recall correctly there’s one manga (one of my faves) that one of the main characters questions himself if he is bi or pan when he falls in love with his male co-worker! It’s Stigmata by TAKAHASHI Hidebu! It’s a really interesting read and the romance only develops in the second volume but I highly recommend reading it!
Oooh, sounds interesting, will look into it! Thanks for the rec!
Fuck senpai. All my homies hate senpai. (︶︿︶)＝凸
On a more serious note, I literally love everything about this story. It's like it was tailor-made for me, it fulfills every requirement I have and leaves me sated. I've reread it for the 5th time now since I stumbled upon it 2 days ago. Genuinely one of my favorite romances ever. Here are a couple of things I love and appreciate about this:
- The seme is kind, caring, sweet, respectful of boundaries and so damn selfless. His looks are merely a bonus. I also admire his proactiveness, how he passionately and persistently reaches out to the uke, yet at the same time so patient in his pursuit. It takes a lot of courage and appreciation towards life to be able to recognize what/who matters to you, and not let opportunities given to you go to waste.
---"Meeting you is by chance, but going forward is by my will."
- The uke is beautiful, adorable (both in looks and personality, I love his flustered expressions), gentle, wonderfully sincere, sensitive, and loves with all his heart. It pains me to see how much he devalued himself and how warped his perception of same-sex love was, as a result of horrible mistreatment from that mf ex. I'm so glad Seiichi found him and showed him what a true loving relationship is supposed to be like. I'm happy he's learned to appreciate himself more and found the strength to move forward.
---"Ever since I met you, small pieces of me have begun to change. I think I can proudly face the world now. Thanks to you, I can bury my past."
- Both of them are such kind and loving people who deserve happiness, and I'm glad they found them in each other. Together they feel just right.
- I generally don't like stand-in storylines at all, but here it's made clear from early on that the similarities between Seiichi and "senpai" only go as far as their faces. And I think we can all agree that Seiichi is a MASSIVE improvement in every way compared to the ex. So although Nao may have initially been attracted to Seiichi due to that resemblance, it's apparent that what he fell in love with, so deeply in love with, was Seiichi's character himself. The progression of their feelings for each other feels so natural, nothing was forced or rushed.
- The quality of the translation/editting is on par with the story itself, which played a huge role in doing the manga justice and providing us with a worthwhile experience. Whoever you are that did this, thank you so much. ヾ(❀╹◡╹)ﾉ~
omg, you took all the words I wanted to say right out of my mouth. You should be a writer or sum bc damn, that was a perfect analysis
First page: "It's currently 2099."
Me: OMG a futuristic setting!! What is it gonna be this time?? Holographic technology, androids roaming about, brand new subjects??
Author: Haha everything is normal but it's a BL academy go brrrr
Me: (╯°Д °)╯╧╧
These past 10 chapters or so are just them being absolutely smitten with each other. Ugh. Disgusting.
Do it more (▰˘◡˘▰)
DON'T BE SHY, DO IT MORE.
How can a couple of highschoolers be soooo incompetent at communicating with each other? Jesus
*Insert that Shrek meme*
Can you stop fucking and start talking...
for 5 minutes!?
Wait sorry I accidentally downvoted
It happens, no worries ╮(￣▽￣)╭
The brother in the last chapter be like:
"Wait... I'm the bottom?"
*Guy pulls out his pp*
"Always has been."
LMFAO
This manga really went above and beyond just being a romance, it legit teaches you life lessons about connecting with others and getting out of your comfort zone and stuff ╥﹏╥