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Miss Not-So Sidekick

Ongoing | Ellianyang,Yumyum | 2000 released

This. Is. Pure. Comedy. GOLD!!! It just doesn’t get much better than this—comedically speaking. It doesn’t. I legit feel like I wheezed my way through it. Fucking hysterical, man!!! I’m so glad I chose to read it in the end. For whatever reason, I was skeptical at first. (Perhaps because of the cover, I don’t know…?) Initially, I wasn’t particularly attracted to the art style from what little I could gather before reading, but it had great reviews, so I decided to give it a go despite that. Once again, I’m so happy I did! It was so wild, y’all. In the best way possible. And the initial skepticism for the art style quickly melted away—just within a few chapters. It’s the biggest non-cliché cliché I’ve ever read. Seriously. It wasn’t what I was expecting AT. ALL. Loved the dynamics between the characters! Such an interesting bunch, truly fascinating. I won’t say too much (because I don’t want to spoil anything for anyone this time), but maaaan, they cracked me up so hard. All three of the ‘original’ love interests were all so much fun! Of course I have my favorite out of the trio, but I’m not gonna tell youuuu. ;) Latte is probably one of my all-time favorite protagonists. She’s funnier than most comedians I know, love and enjoy. Lovable, honest, creative, considerate, humorous, optimistic… Very nosy and wannabe-annoying, though—which is normally character traits I wouldn’t appreciate in a main character, but homegirl killed it!!! I couldn’t picture her any differently. She was perfect. Nonetheless, every character was unique and they all had their own respective air of ‘charisma’, so to speak; even the so-called villains and such. There wasn’t ever a dull moment for me. It was so refreshing! Probably among the most unexpected isekai comics I’ve read thus far—which says a lot, considering I mostly read isekai comics. Like, the number’s in the hundreds or whatever by now. I don’t even know anymore. I just know that this is a new favorite of mine! What a classic, god. I’ll definitely be rereading it in the future. Probably sometime soon. 10/10, would ABSOLUTELY recommend!!! Looking forward to the side stories, too. I hope the authors have other stories for me to check out as well! I’ll be ecstatic if that’s the case. Edit: I just felt the need to add that I’ve read this manhwa at least three times at this point, lol. Let me ALSO add that I first read this in september of 2021, and I’m editing THIS particular part in june of 2023. Just about to reread it again, ahahahaha!! No regrets!!!

Why Is it You?

Complete | Nansae | 2000 released

By now it’s been a few months since I finished this manhwa—about three months, to be precise—hence I won’t dive into ‘details’ in order to avoid any kind of misrepresentation, but I do remember enjoying it from start to finish. The art was great, the plot was entertaining enough and the dynamic between the characters kept me hooked. The sex freakin’ KILLED. ME. DEAD. It was so hot. Overall, I really enjoyed it! Wouldn’t rule out the idea of me perhaps rereading it at some point in the future. - - - - - edit: it’s now been almost three years since i read this manhwa, and by now, i’ve read HUNDREDS of yaoi comics. this one’s definitely not considered to be among the best ones anymore, lol. i browsed through the chapters quickly (looking for smut ‘cause i was horny), and, well… opinions really DO change. i mean, it’s by no means ‘bad’ smut… it’s just not as good as i made it out to be initially. their whole relationship felt kinda weird in retrospect, too… sheesh. anyway, i only chose this one in particular this fine tuesday evening because i remembered our main characters were (kind of?) a switch-couple and i needed something spicy to get me going, but ohhhh well. had to browse through another one in order to finish myself off, lol. didn’t really live up to my expectations, unfortunately. (TMI, but #yolo, man.) definitely wish there’d been more sexy scenes overall, though... so that was a shame. anyway, i know i’m trash. don’t judge me. R.I.P.

Summer Solstice Point

Complete | yuju | 2019 released

I liked this one because of its rare realism when it comes to comics and such. It was intriguing to watch their relationship dynamics shift and evolve throughout! Not too much excitement; not too little depth. It was a nice, unexpected balance! I feel that it’s a bit rare to find characters who stay true to themselves all the way until the very end. They simply grew together. And I especially appreciate the way they both handled things respectively, too. Once again, quite realistic for a manhwa. (Or maybe I’ve just been reading the unrealistic kind until now, sheesh. I don’t know.) Anyway, even though it wasn’t particularly exciting in other areas, I’ll give credit where it’s due! I’m definitely a generous reviewer, though, so I don’t know about it everyone else… I’m not particularly difficult to please with this stuff, I guess. Still, this was my take on it! I’ve enjoyed reading a somewhat shorter comic for once—most of those I’ve been binging are much longer, so that’s a nice change of pace. (Let’s just overlook the fact that I didn’t actually complete this one in one sitting, but those are mere details.) I’d recommend it to readers who might be into anxious, realistic, very ‘real life-like’ characters in a generally melancholic atmosphere without all that bothersome, unnecessary melodrama to top it off. Just keepin’ it real, is all. And there’s that!

My Dear Cold-Blooded King

Ongoing | lifelight | 2000 released

the first comic i ever read and it’s still one of my favorites to this very day. ryusaki hayate OWNS me. (head over and read it on webtoon and read it there instead—it’s available for free and in doing so, you also supports the author!)

From Today On, I’m a Boy

Complete | 제랙 | 2019 released

cute. <33

The Director Who Buys Me Dinner

Complete | Toisa , 퇴사 , Kenaz ,Yang eunji , 양은지 | 2000 released

It was hilarious! The only reason it’s getting four stars is because of the uncertain ending. Couldn’t really tell whether it was completed or not (even though it says so now, two weeks later), so that’s a bit unfortunate. I really did enjoy it, though. I’m quite a generous reviewer, that’s for sure, but it’s still true that it would’ve gotten five stars if it weren’t for that. I practically wheezed my way through this one. Loved the dynamic between the characters; even though the romance kinda came out of nowhere after a while. Oh well, lol. Still very much enjoyable!

The Abandoned Empress

Complete | Ina, yuna | 2000 released

For Your Love

Ongoing | Park Nodeok | 2017 released

spectacular. one of my new faves! it stresses me out like crazy, but it’s soooo good. had me hooked from the very start.

Thirty Years Old

Complete | S-monkey | 2000 released

dude, these guys were WHOLESOME. AS. HELL. loved everything about it.

101st Female Protagonist

Complete | menanik,studio d | 2019 released

i loved this one. it had some great character development!