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4.1 AVERAGE
4.1 AVERAGE
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Well this is an awkward, but fun manga.
It is only a one-shot and only 6 chapters long, but despite this, the story is complete and has a pretty nice ending.
Our first main character is the dark and serious Narasaki, all he wants to do is sit and read. However, at home he has 2 little brothers demanding attention and at school he must "babysit" a guy that is seen as a delinquent.
I really liked Narasaki, though at times I wished he would just loosen up a bit, lose a bit of that stiffness and live his life. Maybe even saying no to his little brothers and ask if he can have some time for himself.
He was also not really the smartest when it comes to love. Sure Terashima isn't that clear about it and relies on actions more than words, but I would say if someone kisses you like that.... that you should know it is more than a greeting. It was kind of fun though to see him doubt things, to see him wonder what it meant. Even asking his brother about greetings in other countries.
Narasaki becomes much better in the later chapters, and let's just say, I didn't expect him in that position. I thought that would be where Terashima would be. Ssh, no spoilers. :)
Though now that I think of it, maybe it was hinted in the way Narasaki and Terashima interacted at some parts.
Terashima was an interesting character. Even though he has a strong bad boy/delinquent vibe, I could also see he was just hungry for love and someone to accept him as he is.
I think he should have said more, instead of shoving tongues in someone's throat, but hey.
I liked how he was with Narasaki. It was at times a bit awkward, but I could see they really matched together.
The book is mostly from Narasaki's POV, but at one time it switches to Terashima. I loved that the mangaka did this. It made me understand and like Terashima even more than I already did. :)
However, I wouldn't recommend this book for under 17 years. There is one scene where one of the main guys masturbates and you can see part of a penis + some other things. The action between the guys is mostly just stripping + kissing, no sex, but still I can imagine you don't want to show such steamy scenes (since they are that) to someone who is under 17.
The art was decent. Not always good, but not really bad either. Just average.
All in all, I really liked this one. It isn't love or super like, but it was an enjoyable manga and I would recommend it if you are looking for a new (and short) Yaoi/Shounen-ai manga.
Review first posted at http://twirlingbookprincess.com/
It is only a one-shot and only 6 chapters long, but despite this, the story is complete and has a pretty nice ending.
Our first main character is the dark and serious Narasaki, all he wants to do is sit and read. However, at home he has 2 little brothers demanding attention and at school he must "babysit" a guy that is seen as a delinquent.
I really liked Narasaki, though at times I wished he would just loosen up a bit, lose a bit of that stiffness and live his life. Maybe even saying no to his little brothers and ask if he can have some time for himself.
He was also not really the smartest when it comes to love. Sure Terashima isn't that clear about it and relies on actions more than words, but I would say if someone kisses you like that.... that you should know it is more than a greeting. It was kind of fun though to see him doubt things, to see him wonder what it meant. Even asking his brother about greetings in other countries.
Narasaki becomes much better in the later chapters, and let's just say, I didn't expect him in that position. I thought that would be where Terashima would be. Ssh, no spoilers. :)
Though now that I think of it, maybe it was hinted in the way Narasaki and Terashima interacted at some parts.
Terashima was an interesting character. Even though he has a strong bad boy/delinquent vibe, I could also see he was just hungry for love and someone to accept him as he is.
I think he should have said more, instead of shoving tongues in someone's throat, but hey.
I liked how he was with Narasaki. It was at times a bit awkward, but I could see they really matched together.
The book is mostly from Narasaki's POV, but at one time it switches to Terashima. I loved that the mangaka did this. It made me understand and like Terashima even more than I already did. :)
However, I wouldn't recommend this book for under 17 years. There is one scene where one of the main guys masturbates and you can see part of a penis + some other things. The action between the guys is mostly just stripping + kissing, no sex, but still I can imagine you don't want to show such steamy scenes (since they are that) to someone who is under 17.
The art was decent. Not always good, but not really bad either. Just average.
All in all, I really liked this one. It isn't love or super like, but it was an enjoyable manga and I would recommend it if you are looking for a new (and short) Yaoi/Shounen-ai manga.
Review first posted at http://twirlingbookprincess.com/
Somehow Ichikawa Kei has become the kind of mangaka where I just buy her new release without a second thought. And so far, she hasn't disappointed me.
I don't know how she does it, but she can take the kind of plot I have read a billion times already - in this case, model student x trouble maker - and create a story that's compelling right from the get go and feels fresh right until the last page. The characters' relationship develops slowly and in a way that's 100% believable. Reading this was just what I needed after reading a bunch of manga that didn't quite pull me in.
I don't know how she does it, but she can take the kind of plot I have read a billion times already - in this case, model student x trouble maker - and create a story that's compelling right from the get go and feels fresh right until the last page. The characters' relationship develops slowly and in a way that's 100% believable. Reading this was just what I needed after reading a bunch of manga that didn't quite pull me in.
slow-paced
Did I just ignore the five books I’m currently reading to read this manga??
.....
Maybe.
Okay yes!
In my defense I just wanted a quick short read and I’ve heard great things about Blue Sky Complex. I’m happy to say it’s true.
.....
Maybe.
Okay yes!
In my defense I just wanted a quick short read and I’ve heard great things about Blue Sky Complex. I’m happy to say it’s true.
relaxing
Per fi m'he animat a fer-me la cole ❤️ no puc ser objectiva, m'agraden massa!!!! En aquest volum tenim una notícia bomba i descobrim més informació sobre una relació passada del Towa i la infància tan estricta que va viure el Haru. Aquesta entrega està farcida de diàlegs molt interessants i madurs entre els diferents personatges en els quals es plantegen qüestions vitals d'allò més versemblants. En concret, el Chika parla amb el Towa sobre com fins ara ja li estava bé no fer pública a la seva família la relació amb el Natsuki, però que ara és una part tan important de la seva vida i fins i tot de la seva identitat que necessita explicar-ho. Molt maco tot plegat ♥
Spoiler
la mare del Natsuki està embarassada
Per fi m'he animat a fer-me la cole ❤️ no puc ser objectiva, m'agraden massa!!!! Tot i que al principi les il·lustracions no em cridaven gaire l'atenció, he de reconèixer que m'he enganxat rapidíssimament a aquesta sèrie. M'encanta com va avançant molt a poc a poc la relació entre els dos protagonistes: de ser complets desconeguts que s'han de quedar a atendre la biblioteca de l'institut en horari extraescolar a amics i alguna cosa més. Especialment adorable el final, quan veiem el punt de vista del Terashima i com gestiona els seus sentiments d'adolescent pel Chika Narasaki.