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largereadingegg's review against another edition
funny
4.0
Listen, I’ll give any lesbian adult relationship set in college at least 4 stars. I think the dynamic of the two main characters is really cute. We have the super horny (relatable) more experience one with homophobia trauma and the hot stoic one.
I’m taking some points off people the pacing felt kinda weird to me. (Disclaimer: I also read fast which I think fucks with my perception of pacing with manga). I like how fast paced this first volume was. I think typically romance manga they drag it out and it felt like we actually got some real relationship and character development. But with that fast pacing I think I missed or wanted some more cute/wholesome moments. They do a lot of skipping in the relationship. Starting with them together then work backwards and a time jump too. I’m excited to read the next volumes to see how it shakes out. I love lesbians in college!!!
Also don’t read in public they have sex like in the first two pages.
I’m taking some points off people the pacing felt kinda weird to me. (Disclaimer: I also read fast which I think fucks with my perception of pacing with manga). I like how fast paced this first volume was. I think typically romance manga they drag it out and it felt like we actually got some real relationship and character development. But with that fast pacing I think I missed or wanted some more cute/wholesome moments. They do a lot of skipping in the relationship. Starting with them together then work backwards and a time jump too. I’m excited to read the next volumes to see how it shakes out. I love lesbians in college!!!
Also don’t read in public they have sex like in the first two pages.
Content Warnings
Minor: Homophobia
theskyefull's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Homophobia
apileofcranes's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
I really wanted to like this story, because the idea of starting a relationship without a strong base and then learning about each other and working on communicating better does appeal to me, but there was one big issue that left me feeling rocky about whether Miwa and Saeko should be dating at all, the drama around having sex. I think it’s important to talk about different sex drives/experience but the way this book handled it left me feeling gross. Saeko is seen as perfectly valid for wanting to have sex right away, yet their entire friend group labels Miwa as “a pain in the ass” for being scared and unsure about her first time. This story tried so hard to focus on the “working things out” aspect of a relationship, but ended up invalidating anyone who might not be interested in having sex right away, or ever. On top of that, I felt the communication aspect was lacking even more due to the fact that Saeko couldn’t be serious for more than a few seconds.
I’m going to keep reading because I’m hoping the dynamic gets better, but this story about communication and figuring things out in a relationship doesn’t do very well in that aspect. It’s not the worst I’ve ever seen, but for something meant to be all about it? Mileage may vary.
I’m going to keep reading because I’m hoping the dynamic gets better, but this story about communication and figuring things out in a relationship doesn’t do very well in that aspect. It’s not the worst I’ve ever seen, but for something meant to be all about it? Mileage may vary.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Acephobia/Arophobia
Moderate: Sexual harassment
Minor: Lesbophobia and Homophobia
arianhrod's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia
robinks's review
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I like how this story makes space for both Saeko and Miwa’s thoughts and feelings. As an asexual, AFAB person, I love how Saeko sets boundaries and makes space for Miwa to question her internalized expectations instead of using them to coerce her into things she’s not comfortable with. We also get just enough of a peek into their histories to give more insight into each of them. I hope they can continue to communicate more clearly with each other as the relationship progresses!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content, Homophobia, and Lesbophobia
Minor: Sexism
chouchou's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Lesbophobia, Alcohol, and Homophobia
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