nini's manga / #★★★★☆(214)

✰ 3.5/5 (natsuki + akutsu ) + business rivals to lovers trope (but also childhood reencounter!) + started out as fubus so i didn't like it that much lmao but they became cute towards the end + i liked the rivals aspect, however it didn't really feel like that? + i like the art style !!

✰ 3.5/5 (makoto + shiraki ) + classmates to lovers trope where there's a sexually abused student who gets saved by his classmate leading to their development :)) + honestly, i wasn't that into this just because i think what makoto did was so ??? idk impulsive? like he probably should've told his family abt shiraki's situation instead of running off without any concrete plans (but ik they were just kids so yeah) + didn't feel the connection between the two because the pacing was too fast, though i was happy they got to reunite again after graduating! <3 + i wish shiraki got some justice for the pain and abuse he experienced :(( i think that's what makes this bittersweet even though it had a "happy" ending (╯︵╰,) + i love the art style! also liked some of the author's other works

✰ 4/5 (itsuki + asahi ) + rival coworkers to lovers! alpha x omega :)) + pacing was a bit fast but i liked the twist of itsuki's intention as the main conflict HAHA its not common to see the omegas taking advantage of alphas ^^ + i like their supportive friend! i like how asahi controlled his instincts, very green flag behavior + plot was mostly smut since ig it is an omegaverse lol i wish we got to see more fluff and domesticity :> + i like the art style! i think i need more extras and maybe get a peek at their baby (if they do have one) (◍•ᴗ•◍)

✰ 3.5/5 (kousei + nao ) + classmates to lovers with the "try it/practice with me" trope LOL + it was cute ig? didn't feel the connection though since the pacing felt too fast （；へ：） + the brother was also a bit weird? like i can see why he could be protective of his brother but it was sort of weird HAHA + liked the art style though! :))

putting my comment already bc im still contemplating if i want to read S2 bc im not really interested in the second couple that much but im really looking forward to the extra chs !! this was so good <3 the main couple is so adorable and fluffy i love them pink haired guy pissed me off the whole time like can he not comprehend the word "no" pls i was so embarrassed by his actions, he felt so pushy and desperate which is the reason why im not really interested to read S2 (if ever its abt him and the ceo, which i highly think it is) ok back to the main couple, as i was saying i really love their dynamic <3 i love serious yet shy types with puppy soft MLs <3 i just love it when the ML is the cute and clingy one idk the plot was very interesting esp with the aura plot included ngl i did expect hongyeon to also see the auras idk why but i just had a gut feeling, ig bc i've already read a ton of mangas thats why i expect plot twists like those to happen so yea i really liked this one i'll prolly reread this bc tbh i already forgot the first chapters but i remember really liking this and then i waited for it fo finish so i could read it again hehe ❣ the art style is so so pretty i love it good read !!!

✰ 4/5 (satou + yanagawa ) + lucky charm trope? schoolmates to lovers :)) + theater kid x archery athlete ^^ + it was wholesome, the story was cutesy <3 + wasn't that into the hugging as a lucky charm stuff but they were pretty wholesome :> + had a pretty art style!

✰ 4/5 (hotori + kuse ) + schoolmates to lovers lmao! bullied x savior? but not totally HAHAHAHA you'll get it once you read it + very comedic! focused more on character development :)) + i wish we got to see more of them after acknowledging their feelings for each other >< + i need a volume 2 !!!!! this author always makes books that are good yet have short endings but alas, still pretty fun to read ^0^ + i love the art style !!

✰ 4/5 (leo + iori ) + schoolmates to lovers! fated pair of an alpha x omega with a trauma :> + this had so much potential ig i was just turned off by how the friends nagged iori bc for me, iori's intentions were right !! he had the right principles especially for an alpha~ + its very rare to see an alpha like him who'd prioritize the omega's feelings and would rather start by being together first before doing it :)) + i think the end was beautiful though !! i love their dynamic, i think their relationship is healthy ^^ + i hope we get to see more extras though :(( even maybe a volume 2? i just wanna see how the kids grow up and maybe even see the MCs build a family of their own <3 + the art style is beautiful !!! i'm seated for more stories from this author :>

✰ 3.5/5 (kyoujima + shougetsu ) + acad rivals to lovers! sort of blackmailing trope? but he blackmailed the other to study with him + long time pining for #2 x #1 who's clueless + i think i just didn't feel their connection that much :(( idk bro they weren't toxic or whatever but i just wasn't into it ig? + their premise was weird and definitely embarrassing but it worked out for them at the end HAHAHA i think #1 is in the spectrum since he has these hyperfixations and he's kind of unaware of his feelings for #2 + art style was pretty cute though!