Bike's manga / #drama(61)

As of Season 1 End (34). I practically binge-read this series. It's pretty good! I'd say the highlights was the relationship development and the backstories; I like how the sexual tension between the romantic pair developed overtime (I'm especially a sucker for the kissing as "practice" trope, very ToddWallace-esque), and I appreciate how the author had introduced Andrew's backstory over the course of the season, rather than in a big info-dump. I found the characters fun. Luke gets a bit annoying at times, but he's overall endearing (just a silly, slightly zany dude!), and the supporting cast is a good time. Andrew's the "enigma" character, a bit serious, a bit mysterious in an attractive way, but he has the backstory to explain why he is the way he is currently. It's the end of season one, but things have only really just begun. We've still got Luke still fighting his director, Andrew and his Tragic Backstory, whatever their relationship's going to be, and the way things are seemingly connecting together. Looks like things are hapepning but we're left on a cliff-hanger, LMAO. idrc, I'm still having an overall good time so far.

Love the concept. MC's adorable. Yokai With Horror Elements is a "hell yes" from me. Chapters have a slight "slice-of-life" kind of vibe. Not much in terms of the overall plot yet, but the author's sewn in the initial seeds; color me intrigued! Can't wait to figure out more about not only the contract but also whatever's going on with the old guy. Only up to Chapter 5 right now. Can't wait for the rest.

Wishing for updates!

ch 67 Manga’s a bitch to the heart! Literally been angst the whole way through but it’s! Just! So! Good! I absolutely love the additional commentary about teaching, depression, and sexuality, to name a few. Author says they’ve done interviews with teachers on teaching life, and it really shows in the work. Since this is BL, of course there’s sex, but there’s also interesting commentary on these different contemporary topics.

One of the best buildups I’ve ever seen, holy shit. Really compelling.

Fake incest, an uncle and nephew. Uncle was adopted into the family, so they’re not blood related. Uncle doesn’t pursue the kid, iirc it’s all the nephew. He did raise the kid, so there’s some dubiousness there. Ultimately, though, it’s quite compelling. Something about the way hideyoshico builds things up hits just right. Wished the scans were completed. Might consider getting the raws myself because I really want to see the end of this.

It’s really good, like, a solid compelling story! If you read a Cruel God Reigns, I think you’d enjoy this story as well, as it untwined a similarly dark family dynamic into the story. And of course, both of them have dubious consent couples, because why don’t they! But honestly, read it for the drama. The lives of gods are certainly interesting… Update: Now that I’ve paid closer attention…the author REALLY has it out for Seth. God, I hate him, but I also feel bad for him, because everyone’s out here with a boner for him. Update 2: So, those scenes... It was a bit too much for me. I'll hold off on it till later. I think the family plot's still interesting, but, lord, I could *not* handle that gangbang scene. Paired with what Zeus did in season 2...I get it, Seth's an ass, but he's becoming a better god, albeit real slowly. After Season 2, I've unfortunately become emotionally invested in his ratty ass

God I love this series. > CH 23: This blond motherfucker > CH 26: Motherfucker. > CH 44: Mamma mia! Here we go again! > CH 52: Relationship Issues

CH: 42 Likable characters, ESPECIALLY the top.

I guess I’ll read it. Edit: ML's evil sexy schtick is so overbearing that it circles into absurd territory. Just look at his goofy-ass smirk. Look at it.