cmdrbanger's manga / #Slice of Life(140)

This was really super cute! The attention to cosplaying never got unbalanced with the cute little romance happening, and it was a lot more casual and aware if itself. Very above average characterization imo.

It's a slapstick romance, not bad but doesn't go anywhere special. But maybe the sequel adds the romantic depth this one is missing, since they only get together at the end?

Again, a shirt story that doesn't make a whole lot if romantic progress. Only kissing (which is fine, they're in high school). It's cute, in a wholesome unspoken kind of way, but I always want more mutual understanding and depth to their lives outside of school and each other.

One shot with half a confession. Implied it'll be mutual one day. Edit - has a sequel: Slow Morning

I want to rate this higher but it's really 3.5 at best. It has a good message but it still feels surface level somehow. Like it's 6 chapters, but it feels more like 4 in terms of content. It's very heavy on the emotional toll and yet the resolution doesn't feel as satisfying. The pacing I guess? It's all happens too fast, not enough to really gut punch you with the feels. Oh well. It's still good! Just fast. 4/11/25 reread - I still like it, and yeah, I still feel like it's lacking somehow. It's got conflict and backstory, but the secondary threads feel under-realized. I'd liked to have seen a stronger resolution to Kyousuke's work stuff, and we don't even know what Kasumi does.

3.5 stars for the left field assault backstory. God, why is that necessary?? Happy ending and Cabo never becomes human (but there's great AU art from Renji in some of the chapter extras). Appreciate the warning from the uploaded about Liam's traumatic childhood. Jesus. Other than THAT it's as cute (and hot) as I remembered! Travel theme is fun, and the art is unique. (reminds me a bit of ACCA now)

Meh, nothing super engaging besides the unusual theme.

I can't tell I'd the sequel is done yet or not Reminds me a bit of Classmates, but if they were adults from the start. Also has a live action version!

This was cute! Simple and refreshing romance without checking familiar yaoi boxes.