Aiko's manga / #Student x Student(52)

4.5, I like this one despite the dubious consent when Kageyama would push the boundaries insistently (because that was unfortunately red flag) BUT i can look past it here in this case particularly because 1) finally this is a Haikyuu Doujin that actually makes Hinata stand up for himself and protect himself properly cus he is NOT powerless and idk why that’s such a propagated image of him. 2) Kageyama reflected properly. 3) They communicated which is bare minimum but rare so I appreciate it. The art also makes them cute, I’d reread this one.

10.99, I love love LOVE this one it’s so darn cute. I absolutely love by the way a Uke that’s so extremely soft and in love with their Seme but can still kick ass. And I love how level headed and green flag the Seme is. I feel like reality would’ve been that the twins could’ve guessed how the Uke was feeling by the time the Uke refused to admit to the prank or at least try to talk to the Uke one-on-one about why he wanted to refuse but in the end their contribution didn’t matter much anyway I suppose. Would reread it again since the climax wasn’t too bad, there wasn’t a long-drawn out resolve so I’d reread this one again for sure. Such cute art style too.

5.0, this one is really cute in that this couple has such a pure overall tone. They’re illustrated very adorably without them looking too childlike and this adds to the character design that they’re both in the midst of their age of discovery. For this reason, I think the end of chapter four although it’s shameful and upsetting, being a vet of sorts of this genre allows me to know that compared to 90% of these other BLs, this is a better manga even with this scene than most. The Uke stopped the Seme before anything went past a kiss, im so very relieved knowing the creator decided to make that the cut off point. I wish it wasn’t a given that such a scene like SA or non consensual actions should be a part of this genre at all but lesser evil is that a line was drawn and they communicated well in the end. I’d reread this one.

100.0+, I LOVE IT! I’m sad I didn’t read this sooner but bless the anime trailer for it led me here ʅ（◞‿◟）ʃ This is SO wholesome and cute, it’s quite a bit of reading compared to your average BL manga (ofc less than anything with 70+ chapters and ofc less than a novel). But it was necessary to make this level of depth, it was a beautiful composition of monologue with a nice flow. And it had the perfect mix of fluff to smut, I’d reread this one again and again T^T

100000+, a perfect one shot side story extra of my favorite green flag couple! The extra outfits the Uke uses in this one is a really pure clean cute way of trying to seduce the Seme, I love it, and ofc they still have a way to do these smut scenes with a true touch of romance.

1.8, I can tell this manga attempted dry humor but failed because to make dry humor it has to be funny. It’s not funny at all. The most it was is light hearted when there’d be a pure break like an admission of the Uke wanting to remain friends or the granny taking the side characters out. Even then, the method of cutting a scene by abruptly ending it with the Uke being teased + storming out is over used throughout the entire manga. Additionally, there is repetitive SA of the Seme to the Uke and the side character to the Uke. And these types of manga that mainly make a foundation of teasing the Uke just don’t have much depth to them, it’s hard to stay interested. It perhaps would’ve been cute when feelings started to come out IF they went on any dates at all and put any effort at all into their new found love, but no, they just have smut and say they love eachother. Disappointing, but at least the art is nice and the granny is adorable. Wouldn’t reread.

4.9, it’s actually a very wholesome manga in the big scheme. They’re a pure dynamic with some funny quirky moments, no red flags in sight, and it’s cute how they each of their own opposite personalities that somehow complement one another. Although a little taken off despite being a green flag because it feels like an unfinished story. I think all was well until the concept of the Seme telling his current crush (the Uke) he was dating his ex crush, I don’t think the reasoning for this action was explained well enough, because the Seme despite being very obtuse with most social interactions, in order to really understand why he should feel sorry I felt there could’ve been a scene included where the ex crush explained to him why that was just a silly drunken confession and how it might’ve made the Uke feel before telling him to apologize and come clean. I’d like to add though that I did like how the Uke approached it at first, with a proposal to mend things without granting total forgiveness because I think it’s fair to feel at least a little reserved about these events especially since the Seme didn’t quite explain himself well (again him knowing why he messed up exactly would help nail this point), but I don’t feel like that was the time to formally become a couple. I would’ve liked instead of asking him out, the Uke instead suggest they go on a few dates (another movie, eating at a restaurant or new cafe, amusement park, art gallery, etc.) Also, the conflict regarding the gossipy schoolmates, I like how they were dealt with partially but I wish there were more. Like reporting their toxic behavior to a staff to be dealt with but I understand why this wasn’t the avenue they chose to go with because involving a staff isn’t rl realistic. Last but not least, my least favorite part about this manhwa is that it has so much potential but its ending and its rushed pace of them finally kissing/smooching right in the end was lacking. I feel like certain parts could be dragged out a little more to add seasoning to the plot, and that it could’ve continued for a few more episodes or season before finishing off cleanly. Could reread again though.

3.6, I rated this one higher initially because it is cute in some ways. The first volume of the main/intial Uke and Seme started a bit rough, I can’t justify the Seme continuing to have coitus with the Uke as it NOT being grape. Even if he didn’t know that the Uke was a parallels universe version of his partner, the Uke said no and even kicked him in the chest. The second volume where the younger universe Uke and Seme both head butted/kicked the crap out of their older alt selves only solidified this point. No means no, so its rating is lowered. That aside for the first volume, it was actually cute at first, the rivals to lovers trope that comes to a head with them genuinely nurturing their connection. Ofc it’s cute. And most of the side stories were cute as well, except the one with the plus sized Uke and r*pist sexual offender Seme who was somehow accepted. I get that it’s some people’s kink or sexual fetish to be with someone plus sized, that part is fine, the not fine part is that every ounce of it was not consensual. Wtf is that. Also, volume two kinda ruined it for me. They transported too much, it’s like the overuse of the hit-by-truck-kun-amnesia trope, esp the chapter with them doing a foursome of sorts. I just couldn’t quite vibe with it, the only good thing that came from volume two was a semi cute realization that in every universe they could be together happily no matter the circumstances (be it apocalyptic or otherwise). Wouldn’t reread again tho.

5.0, I think it’s cute that there was a habitual factor to their behavior and that Baku could pick up on Izus mood shift but I always wish DJs for Boku No Hero Academia could have a little depth to Bakugos deflective behavior. But also a part of me just wants a bit of angst wherein Baku tries to atone for his bullying rather than continue or pretend we’re past it. Could reread again tho, it was cute.

4.6, this overall was a cute story between two alternative high school students that find love and acceptance through one another. It’s a sweet story that I could reread again if only it wasn’t for the toxic and pointless SA scene, what did it possible contribute to their development that another approach couldn’t have done better? Why does the Uke have to realize his feelings just because he was SAed?? It just doesn’t click to me, he very well could’ve realized his feelings in a more wholesome or even comedic way. For that, I might not reread again.