mochidays's manga / #Cute(194)

first time reading: “so cute, i thought he was worse than sangwoo at first— then he got better— hehe” / me now, years later: when i first read this manhwa years ago, it was one of the first BL stories i had ever read. for that reason, i think it was actually the first BL i had ever read, because my first BL wasn’t technically BL—it was “killing stalking,” which is most definitely not a love story. it’s a psychological horror manhwa. anyways, reading this the second time around as an adult, the plot line is pretty at best, but i think this is one of her first ever works, so that makes sense. i reread this because i just finished reading jinx, and i wanted to see her old style, because it has been a long time since i read this the first time. let me just say, the improvement is insane when it comes to art and storyline. it’s obvious this author likes really toxic tops, and i can appreciate that as an artistic choice. i know that me and this author are in the minority when we say that the toxicity is what makes the storyline entertaining, and these aren’t an accurate representation of what should happen in reality. it is literally just fiction. anywho… i really did enjoy this read. i think it was entertaining, funny at times, and the plot line is half decent.

cute!! <— old 2020 comment… my comments sure have gotten more expressive. anyways.. it’s so surreal to think that the first time i read this was back in 2020. i was a completely different person then—at a completely different stage of my life, with different thoughts, dreams, and even a different relationship status. now it’s 2025. five whole years have passed since that first read, and so much of my life has changed. i’ve been in a committed relationship for four years now, i live with my boyfriend, i have an amazing career, and i’m almost done with college. in 2020, i was still in high school, stuck at home during lockdown, feeling like life was on pause. the contrast between then and now is overwhelming in the best way. it’s also wild to think about how, when this story first came out, 2027 felt like this distant, almost unimaginable future. even the scenes set in 2024 felt so far ahead, and now i’m here—2025—living beyond that point. and suddenly, 2027 is only two years away. i know that more will change in the next two years, and i hope it’s just as positive. life really is such a blessing, and seeing how much i’ve grown alongside these characters makes me feel strangely emotional. it’s amazing how much can change over time—both in stories and in real life. this was such an amazing heart story. there is nothing inappropriate that happens in the story—it’s just really well done. what i really appreciate about this one in particular is that they focus a lot on what it means to come out and struggle with your sexuality, which seems to be easily glossed over in these types of stories. i guess that makes sense since it’s for a female audience, and most of these stories don’t really focus on the realities of being a queer person in these societies, but i wish more stories would play out like this one. i really enjoyed it. i can’t say it enough. it felt very nostalgic to look back on this one. oh, and also, i found out that the song “wherever you are” is one that i discovered while reading this story in particular. i knew i found it from a story, but i wasn’t sure which one, so it felt really nice to relive that nostalgia factor. this was an amazingly well-done story, and i would recommend it to anyone.

so cute

this is a story i read years ago when it was still unfinished, and i finally came back to finish it—i’m so glad i did. it’s just as heartfelt and fluffy as i remembered, maybe even more. there’s no dramatic twists or huge conflicts, just a gentle, touching story about a deaf man falling in love with someone who sees him for who he is, without pity. i’ve always had a soft spot for stories about characters who are hard of hearing, especially because my mom is hard of hearing, and i feel like they carry such a unique warmth and kindness. this one really hit home for me. the art style isn’t totally my favorite, but the story itself? absolutely adorable. i knew i’d love it, and i totally did.

i need moreeee

im crying and on my period

so cute, stayed up all night to read

so cute i didn’t even realize i finished it