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nietnoah's review
4.0
This is one of my favourite manga series by far and I can’t wait for volume 3. Its such a wholesome and woke story. I love the mom she reminds me a lot of my own mother. The only thing that bothers me is the fact that it’s a SLOWWWWW burn. But most BL manga’s are so It’s fine I can live with it
ellelainey's review
5.0
This was a brilliant sequel. I love how quietly accepting and supportive Hiroki's brother, Yuri, is. Seeing his POV was so cute. I think he might be Ace, or maybe he's just too young to know his orientation yet, but I definitely get an aro-ace vibe from him.
I flove how supportive Hiroki's mum is, but how she's also carefully analysing situations, like staying over and phone wallpapers. The fact she read the BL manga was AWESOME. Such a precious moment, when she encouraged Hiroki to read it and think for himself, without admitting he'd been influenced by his absently homophobic father. She's really trying to help Hiroki find his voice and his strength to feel how he feels without always lying about it or hiding it. The way she tries hard to understand him and his feelings is amazing. The way a simple phrase or conversation makes her rethink things from Hiroki's POV, like the shoes situation and the "what a waste" conversation. Each were subtly brilliant, clever and eye-opening for her.
The epilogue, where the author explains they came out to their mother during the process of writing the manga was just... There are no words for how powerful that is.
I flove how supportive Hiroki's mum is, but how she's also carefully analysing situations, like staying over and phone wallpapers. The fact she read the BL manga was AWESOME. Such a precious moment, when she encouraged Hiroki to read it and think for himself, without admitting he'd been influenced by his absently homophobic father. She's really trying to help Hiroki find his voice and his strength to feel how he feels without always lying about it or hiding it. The way she tries hard to understand him and his feelings is amazing. The way a simple phrase or conversation makes her rethink things from Hiroki's POV, like the shoes situation and the "what a waste" conversation. Each were subtly brilliant, clever and eye-opening for her.
The epilogue, where the author explains they came out to their mother during the process of writing the manga was just... There are no words for how powerful that is.
makaroni_reads's review
lighthearted
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? No
4.5
marureviere's review against another edition
4.0
This is a wholesome, lighthearted manga created by a gay mangaka and narrated by the mother of a 16-year old closeted teen who's unaware that his intuitive mom already knows that he's gay.
It's quite heartwarming because she's so supportive and wants him to come to terms with his sexuality at his own pace. I also love how she's just waiting for him to be comfortable with himself first and doesn't hold it against him that he isn't ready to share his sexuality with her yet. She's also subtly yet constantly dropping hints that it's okay if he comes out to her and it just makes you wanna wish that more parents with lgbtqia+ children were like her.
The mangaka also mentioned that he came out to his family while creating this and that creating the manga gave him the confidence to do so. Ngl, I teared up a bit when I read that part.
In addition, this manga not only tackles homosexuality but also the issues of heteronormativity and homophobia. The chapters are also fairly short (most are only 3-5 pages long) and insightful, so it's easy to get into. I recommend.
It's quite heartwarming because she's so supportive and wants him to come to terms with his sexuality at his own pace. I also love how she's just waiting for him to be comfortable with himself first and doesn't hold it against him that he isn't ready to share his sexuality with her yet. She's also subtly yet constantly dropping hints that it's okay if he comes out to her and it just makes you wanna wish that more parents with lgbtqia+ children were like her.
The mangaka also mentioned that he came out to his family while creating this and that creating the manga gave him the confidence to do so. Ngl, I teared up a bit when I read that part.
In addition, this manga not only tackles homosexuality but also the issues of heteronormativity and homophobia. The chapters are also fairly short (most are only 3-5 pages long) and insightful, so it's easy to get into. I recommend.
hilja's review
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
bookrebl23's review
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0