90's Cram School for Unripe Apples
Something about this manhwa makes me so comfortable yet so intrigued! I love it.. can't wait for more!
Cheese In The Trap Manhwa
dropped :/ I tried rereading it after a couple years and I don't know.. it was kind of boring. I just couldn't get into it. I really wasn't a big fan of the ML either, I kind of liked In-oh better. The highlight was probably the FL but that's basically it.
Our Secret Alliance
dropped :/ I mean... it's ok. I really didn't feel any connection to the characters whatsoever, I didn't even gush when anything racey happened. Also, I don't know if it's because I was skipping around but they kind of just forgot about the whole conflict with the FL trying to figure out if that guy who's with her mom is having an affair or not. I don't really like how they keep jumping onto different conflicts before the other ones get resolved.. It's just a bit cliche and boring.
Principal
completed! The formatting of this manga is so weird.. I get so lost with what's happening and it feels like the author forgot to add some transitioning panels because every event seems like it's just jumping out of nowhere without conclusion. Also, I absolutely hated Wao and Yumi together.. the age gap was just a huge ick knowing that he was still in school and she was his teacher. Also, the fact she was with him since childhood is just weird... Like he was 9 and she was probably in highschool and she still liked him?? Ew.. Most of the manga was dedicated to feeling really bad for Shima because for majority of the manga, she was just the thirdwheel and was essentially watching every person she liked go with someone else. Maybe that's what's supposed to make it "realistic" but I personally was not a fan. What was the point of making this romance if she's the only one without it until chapter 26?? In my opinion, she was the only likeable character, everyone else I was pretty indifferent to. All in all, I did not like this one.. I really tried to but it just left a bad taste in my mouth.
Pure villain
It's a bit cliche and follows the format of goofy comedic webtoons which sometimes succeeds in its humor but also has jokes that are a bit cringey. Overall, not a bad read although I'm not really a big fan of the ML. I don't hate him but he's just ok. The FL is precious though!
Let's Go to Work Tomorrow!
It's not bad! It definitely is a more rare dynamic to see two leads who aren't polar opposites get together. I will say that there are some parts that are interesting and some parts that are just kind of boring. The side couple is actually a little more interesting than the main lead. Also, I actually felt so bad for Jo-Gaeul.. like did he do something wrong?? I forgot why they broke up. I don't blame anyone 'cus you can't help it if two people don't align anymore, but it was just so heartbreaking to see Jo-Gaeul by himself as he witnessed the FL get with the ML. In conclusion, not really a manhwa I'd continually visit for new chapters, but maybe something I would either drop in the future or check in once in awhile.
How I came to like my male friend
It was a nice and short read. My main quibble is that it was a bit annoying to see how aloof the FL was to the ML's attraction to her, but I guess that really can't be helped? He was giving mixed signals once he started distancing himself. It's just a bit frustrating once you know both perspectives. I also kind of wished they both properly apologized to each other after the ML's outburst 'cus it felt like they kind of just glided over the part where the ML name called her and essentially accused her of playing with his feelings when she wasn't trying to intentionally.
Takane No Ran-san
completed! Solid shoujo read with pretty good communication and minimal overdramatic drama
The Dilettante
interesting.. things are kind of going a bit fast but the sexual tension is kind of living Edit: Eh romantic development went way too fast— it was going great but suddenly on chapter 11 things went from “I hate this man and I can’t trust him” to “I won’t him so bad” and now they’re in love?? The plot wasn’t even that interesting either and some of the dialogue was a bit cringe
Oni no Hana Sagashi