Koi De Wa Nai to Omoitai
First of all: the artwork is often giving me Boku No Hero vibes. Which I love~ Good artwork, interesting yet simple story. And realistic too! I would honestly love seeing more of them. They have a such a natural and realistic way of acting and thinking, not making a big deal out of things guys would not make a big deal out of. I really REALLY need more of these realistic guy BLs. <3 I would love seeing them dating, prepare for college or such and living together. Encountering many different things in life and just casually sliding through life to a grand happy ending. And I say this as someone who doesn't care for seeing the slice of live, already-a-couple, part of love stories. So I think that's something. XD Both of them are interesting but I can see how maybe the author didn't have much more ideas for them and that's why it's just a short story. It works well as one, that's for sure. Which makes me think this might be a good anime candidate. Would give the genre some more positive rep and be a simple, easy to digest plot. Definitely worth a read for those looking for something absolutely drama free and non-dramatized (the latter being very important btw, this is so rare). A nonchalant little love story worth reading I would say. :)
Bending the Spoon
This was just getting good, don't let it end!!!! (/TДT)/ These two are just such lovely characters! And the overall story is incredibly intruiging. It's a shame this finished as it did. I would have loved to see them explore their relationship more, being all awkward and adorable, and practicing powers or having encounters that make them trigger or earn control. I would LOVE a sequel! Which is a rare occurance for me, but this story really has potential for a longer series. This is a really lovely story, not entirely but close enough to a must read. Tho this depends on taste maybe. I for one find it really interesting and worth every minute. :)
Kimochiii tte Nihongo de Nante iuno
The story is really interesting, something new and realistic tbh since this could so easily happen irl (needing to break a language barrier, etc.). The characters feel realistic but due to the rather quick, not to say rushed, plot they all feel a little too shallow or shoehorned here and there. You just don't get to know them as well and info finds no time to settle since the next happening is immediately there to keep you busy. This story could have done better with 5 to 10 chapters instead. Getting to know each person more, etc.. It would also have helped the emotional immersion, let's call it. Even the ML crying did not have the heavy impact it could have had if the build up was done better by letting the story work with emotions and immersion some more. Which can really only be done by giving it more time. It is still a good read tho, despite being so quick. It doesn't feel rushed like we usually see in actually rushed plot stories, which I find odd. Can't put my finger on why. Tho this is definitely pointing towards the writing ability of this author being good, I'd dare say. The art might need some getting used to due to the style, similar to stuff like Haikyuu!! does, but it's really nicely drawn with lots of detail and effort. :) Worth a read if you're looking for something different and quick to read. So give it a go. ^^
Kyou, Aitsu (♂) ni Kyunto Shite Shimaimashita...!!
Iberiko Buta to Koi to Tsubaki
My review: https://www.mangago.me/home/mangatopic/19250815/ I keep coming back to this comic every now and then and I still keep thinkin gwhat an unpolished gem this is. It feels VERY rough draft-ish and feels all in all very unfinished. BUT. What we DO get to see is incredibly interesting. All characters and the humor is amazing and the strong story that is there is so heavy and begs for a long format re-work! It's truly wasted potential given this was left in a rough state. But as a writer, I somewhat get it. Sometimes you just don't have enough ideas to make the heavy plot perfect, so you shelf it. But sometimes what you have is just too dear to NOT put down on paper. That's what I think this comic is. It's what it reads as to a T. All in all it's not a satisfying read because of the unfinished and unpolished feeling to it, but I wouldn't wanna miss it. It's a great snippet of a grand story. And at leats I can use it as material to daydream a perfect 'full version' to my personal tailoring. Which is what I suggest everybody else does too. Worth a read but be warned about the things I mentioned up above. It's good but unpolished to a high degree. View it as a rough draft of a shelved story that was just too good to be left untold in at leats the basics. These can be fun to read in their own ways tbh, Iberico being a good example. :)
SHOCK! My Favorite Online Beauty Streamer Showed Up at My Work, and What Happened Next…
My review: https://www.mangago.me/home/mangatopic/19280767/ This is a hilarious story and well written too! I just love it! XD The MC is such a perfect, chaotic portrayal of someone socially awkward (not the introvert type tho). So it makes for a fun read with that alone. But the love interest Sakaki is incredibly charming and lovely too, he truly acts like a person, fully understanding and giving leeway to an awkward moment and not taking it as whatever akward mess just happened. He knows the struggle of the MC and understands to let him gather himself and explain, so seeing someone as accepting and as understanding as him interact with an awkward mess like the MC is just really a treat in many ways. <3 I think it could have done better with a bit more info on Sakaki, I would have loved getting to know him some more, he's interesting. But it is a good read regardless, tho way too quick: I need 10 more chapters of these precious dorks! Definitely recommended for someone looking for a simple, funny read with a cute little romance attached. Give it a try, I don't think you'll regret it. :)
Niji wa Yako ni Kirameku