just_m3h's manga / #break up(68)

The reviews looked to be a mixed bag but personally? I enjoyed it. It was basic, but nice. There were clear line Eien wasn't willing to cross, there were feelings and there was consent, and a lot of relationship development and even character development, they didn't just jump into bed together in the 1st chapter (I don't hate those either not necessarily, bit this was just refreshing). My only regret, really is that the ex never got his just desserts. Acting all casual while knowing he broke the poor guys heart a hundred times over. Sawa was also a really emotionally strong character with good work ethic and I just enjoy MCs like him. Their loyalty to each other was also really nice to see. I am alittle worried about Eien juggling modelling and running a company, though 4.5

Famous idol and down in the dumps but absolutely sweet little hardworking uke. Gunna be good Edit: I'm 100% sure I did not read a bit of the manhwa before making the above review. Not only does it not make a lick of sense in the context of the story, I also have no recollection of having read this Edit: Okay, no, it makes sense, I must have only read the very first introductory chapter, when I reviewed this. Anyway. What a ride! Leeseo, one of the most famous and talented singers in the country (and to some extent, world) gets dumped on Hosoo's doorstep by his old friend, Dohyun. That's it, at the surface. But in reality, their lives are etwined in ways they aren't even fully aware of. If there was ever a fated pair, this is it. They met and comforted and gave strength to each other throughout their lives in different shapes and forms. They were both unwanted and thrown away and lived incredibly difficult, traumatic childhoods. Their tormentors continued to use and abuse them through extortion late into their 20s. They both had estranged but loving half siblings and friends who would go to great lengths for them. I love that they get married. People always act like you can't just go somewhere and do that. Like it's not an option. Later in the story, Leeseo's estranged and traumatised brother (Woojoo) who doesn't know how to show affection (and causes them a lot of trouble) is abandoned, and finds his solace in Dohyun's arms. Dohyun uses his own dark past and less than savoury connections to tie up all loose ends. I don't like how their first time happened, though. But I know Dohyun will keep him safe and loved forever. What was so satisfying about this is that a lot of their tormentors got exactly what they deserved. From death, to a life of forced menial labour. They deserved it. Shitty rapist pedo abusive extortionists. Rot. I also loved that Hosoo stopped sending money to his adopted family and started to finally live for himself. It took a lot of strength and I wish hos sister had pushed him in that direction from the start, instead of Hosoo being so trumatised as to decide to finally do that. Please let them be happy now. 5*

Translators threatened with legal action Edit: Someone found a way! Anyway. Akira, after being traumatised by a cheating longterm boyfriend in the past, only has one night stands, and only sleeps with a person once, but he decides to take on Seo, after Seo begs him to teach him the ups and downs of sex after the initial night when Akira took his virginity. I enjoyed it. Especially the appropriate reaction to Seo not understanding that no means no. On the part of both parties. Both treated it with extreme seriousness and Seo had to work his way back into Akira's trust circle and even had thought himself irredeemable. Even though it was heavy petting and kissing. Secondly, Tsuda, even though concerned about Akira, turned out to be the best kind of nosy friend who knew exactly what Akira needed. We need more side characters like him. Wouldn't mind seeing one where he's the mc, either. I love that Akira went chasing after him. He should have, since he's the one who broke it off (and Seo's heart, too) 5*, easy

That sensei is such a pirce of shit, wow. Seriously, he's such a horrible person. Honestly, it surprises me that Nanao can still even carry a conversation with him. I wouldn't be able to :/ And I guess Aikawa being obsessed definitely came in handy this time around. 4.5

They're both giving as good as they get, so the relationship's kinda strangely balanced, despite the circumstances. Not including blackmail tag because uke did not blackmail seme for sex, only to hangout Edit: I love how the seme went after him even after the uke prematurely ended things and ignored him. I'm really into the seme

1: The one about Seong Chubhyang, the hottie playboy who is loved by the residents of Namwon Village. Well. Not really about him. More about the uptight governor (Byeon Hakdo) who imprisoned him, and the secret agent playboy (Lee Mingryong) friend of Seong's who comes to rescue Seong by distracting the governor, but instead falls in love with the governor, just like the governor fell in love with him. Small side story about the young man who finally gets Seong to look only at him. It was funny and I enjoyed the sex somewhat, but it's still crack and the art is not exactly to my taste 4.3 5: About prince Pyeonggang and his bet with his dad (the king) to use his knowledge (of BDSM, lol) to make someone into a useful, worthy person. Topping from the bottom kinda situation. Again, fun, but nothing special. 3.8 9: About the prince who is trapped in the castle by his overbearing father and the tailor hired to humiliate him during his coming of age ceremony, to teaxh him a lesson and mend his promiscuous ways. Twist on Emperor's Clothes. Was okay, nothing special, but enjoyed how smart the prince was. Also glad he got out. 3.8 13: Continuation of Ch 1 15: About Snow White, who covets his dead father's paramour, and threatens to bed him. The paramour is regent I the meantime and tries to get Snow white killed many times, in his fear. Some amnesia and life threatening accidents thrown in, for good measure. The whole collection is weird but this was- wowee! 3.2 23: About poor liblnely hook and Peter, who's a bit of a presumptuous dick, who definitely has some growing up to do. Also a London detective with some strong morals, a nosy merman and one smart Darling kid. This one actually made me feel something, the forst in the entire collection to do so. I felt his longing and his long wait mad me sad. Glad things worked out. And so surprised to see consent and pedophilia being addressed. Reluctantly impressed 4.4 27: Little merman, the usual stuff, no major twists. It was okay? Boring and forgettable. 3.5. 32: Spin on Beauty and the Beast, with a slutty Belle. It was really cracky, like full on, some loose ends as well. 3.6 35: A really, really strange and convoluted story about a lumberjack who stole an Asgardian warrior's cloths to sell for food, thus stranding the warrior in Earth for a while. Some bits about a peeping tom were thrown in, and some just, generally really odd plot developments. Man, what was the mangaka smoking?? Loved the ending, though 4 39: About the dragon king who is fed up with the asexual fish surrounding him at the palace of the sea, and sends for the magician on land whom he has seen in Playing Boy magazine, and is enamoured with. Only, the failing magician falls for the kind sea turtle and runs off with him. The king kinda lets them go. The couple steal some things from the treasury and open a magic performing company on land. It was crack, obviously, but not bad. I liked them together. And the turtle sure is smarter than I initially gave him credit. But I wish he hadn't swiped the entire treasury... 4.1 44: About the dragon king and the seemingly disinterested octopus. I don't know about this one. I was most looking forward to this out of the whole collection, but it was really just too short. Very disappointed. Also wish the octopus would be a bit nicer from time to time. Also want him to be jealous sometimes and have him grovel, too. 4.4 46: About warring clans (bear and tiger) who are visited by a meddling sorcerer (?) slimeball, who has an eye on the rep of the bear vlan and wants to humiliate and isolate the rep of the tiger clan (feelings were previously developing between them). This one isnt complete yet but I already can't stand it, because I just finished Rosehaven and there are just too many parallels? From the slimy fair haired villain, to tying the bottom (I think) to a tree to publicly humiliate him. Makes me so angry!! 3 Edit: So the bear came to his rescue at the last minute, but he never even apologised. Next :/ 50: Little red riding hood who is too pretty for his own good had to learn to be strong enough to ward off advances and defend himself. He meets a shy and soft wolf with a hulking figure on his walks one day. It's so bad. The writing is so shit. 2.5

Yousuke ignores advice from a stranger and ends up in debt from a bad real estate decision, and his fiancee leaves him for her ex. In this pitiful situation, he is taken in by Tao, who is in love with him. Yousuke certainly was too arrogant for me at the beginning but he turned himself around in a matter of days! I honestly really like him a lot. Up to his ears in debt, but never gave up. Put his pride aside to get help from someone much younger than him. Forged head first ahead into a completely new relationship, armed only with faith. And he sure had a damn lot, in Tao, that is! Tao was gentle and capable, I enjoyed his sleeping tiger side that comes out to play once in a while. I don't dislike either his sister or her girlfriend, but I definitely did not like the first impression (though Yousuke was also incredibly rude). I did like the sister more and more, though. And their backstory certainly helps endear them. My major complaint is length, for sure. This needs 10 chapters, at the very least. 5

1: Haruno meets and falls in love with his wolfy neighbour, Woo. They start to live together, but it appears Woo is hiding a monthly problem. I liked it for the most part, they are good to gether. But can't really get into something with such a freaking realistic and fluffy looking wolf person. B*astiality. Uncomfortable. 4.5 4: About a dude whi is a relauctant gorder who is disgusted with himself for all the trash (maybe not so literal) in his bedroom and the trashy (definitely could be literal) boyfriend he is unable to throw away. With the help of a plant (?), he finally breaks it off with that waste of space. Odd little story. Would have liked it but the ending feels bittersweet, because did the plant dieded?? 4 5: Little story about childhood friends and a long unrequited love. When Tatsuya breaks up with his girlfriend, Hiro ends up confessing and gets the chance of a lifetime to have sex with him. They end up dating. I didn't really hate or love this one. It was alright. Hiro should really have a bit more faith in his boyfriend. Miki was such a sweetie, though! 4.2

What is this wholesome, plot rich, hot, endearing gem of a story??!? I loved the uke, he's so precious and so sweet and insecure and just, he's such a good guy. Even liked that he decided to continue his work and not go with Sana. Sana, though. What a perfect seme (ignoring the drunk sex/ potential rape because we don't really have the deets there)! Took all those 'no s' right to heart and was so goddamn patient and gave up his title, went completely against his upbringing to be with a man. Damn. What a great story. And the angst was really well done without being a killing kind of pain (like in Ze). Both exes are still blech, though

I love that he's ready to switch. Hyung is such a fucking handful, though. Noting that I live how htung recognised consent is consent, though (which, obviously, but it's yaoi so you gotta give credit for common sense). I wanna see them switch! 4.6