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heyjudy's review
4.0
~4/5
In the first volume of this series, we get some more angsting over not getting a lot of time together. We also get some parental drama, because Nemugasa's mom doesn't approve of Maya on first sight. (We don't get any coming-out plot yet, though.) I liked seeing how it was solved, though.
In the mix of all this, there's the underlying theme of both Maya and Nemugasa worrying about their appearance. Maya starts worrying if he looks too much like a thug, taking out his earring at one point, and even going so far as to dye his hair. Later in the book, we get to see Nemugasa worry whether his clothing choices are good enough, and if he should be more stylish, since he's never really thought about it before. It's interesting to see them both wonder and worry, and how they both just want to look good for the other.
In the second volume, they've graduated high school! Suddenly they're in the real world. Maya has a job, and Nemugasa is still in school, though he feels more alone and without friends. Nemugasa makes a gay best friend, but Maya gets jealous. It's super cute, and I actually liked seeing their fight and how they made up.
We also get to stray from the main couple for a bit, to see what Jutta is up to, and how he's tormenting one of his teachers. He gets what he deserves in return, and I hope to see him be put in his place a little more.
I seriously love this series. It's hot and sweet and adorable. I can't wait to read more.
[Read more at my blog, Geeky Reading!]
In the first volume of this series, we get some more angsting over not getting a lot of time together. We also get some parental drama, because Nemugasa's mom doesn't approve of Maya on first sight. (We don't get any coming-out plot yet, though.) I liked seeing how it was solved, though.
In the mix of all this, there's the underlying theme of both Maya and Nemugasa worrying about their appearance. Maya starts worrying if he looks too much like a thug, taking out his earring at one point, and even going so far as to dye his hair. Later in the book, we get to see Nemugasa worry whether his clothing choices are good enough, and if he should be more stylish, since he's never really thought about it before. It's interesting to see them both wonder and worry, and how they both just want to look good for the other.
In the second volume, they've graduated high school! Suddenly they're in the real world. Maya has a job, and Nemugasa is still in school, though he feels more alone and without friends. Nemugasa makes a gay best friend, but Maya gets jealous. It's super cute, and I actually liked seeing their fight and how they made up.
We also get to stray from the main couple for a bit, to see what Jutta is up to, and how he's tormenting one of his teachers. He gets what he deserves in return, and I hope to see him be put in his place a little more.
I seriously love this series. It's hot and sweet and adorable. I can't wait to read more.
[Read more at my blog, Geeky Reading!]
rita_r's review
funny
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? Yes
5.0
louandlife's review
3.0
It took me a lot longer to read this book than I originally thought it would take. I'm not completely invested in this story. If it wasn't for the fact that I bought the entire series, I probably would have stopped at the last book, but knowing that I spent over £100 to get all the books has me thinking that at the very least, I need to read them once. I can unhaul them after that if I want to.
I don't remember much from the first half of the story that I read in January. I didn't feel like I needed to reread the beginning of the book to get the rest of the story. I was surprised to see how the story developed though. I was expecting the main couple to go through more trouble, especially when graduating high school to university and getting into college. I feel like this manga either skipped over that or all of the problems happened in the previous volume and I've just forgotten because it's been two months and two colds since then.
The only thing truly keeping me going in this series (other than the potential to lose the money I invested into the series), is the main couple. I like them enough to continue onwards. They had the most unhealthiest of starts, but they have developed into a cute couple that communicates.
I would be lying if I said that I'm looking forward to the next volume, but I am intrigued to see where the story will go. If this story wasn't in manga format, I wouldn't like it though. Being able to quickly read this book is another reason why I like the series enough to continue. If it was a novel, I probably would have DNFed the book.
I don't remember much from the first half of the story that I read in January. I didn't feel like I needed to reread the beginning of the book to get the rest of the story. I was surprised to see how the story developed though. I was expecting the main couple to go through more trouble, especially when graduating high school to university and getting into college. I feel like this manga either skipped over that or all of the problems happened in the previous volume and I've just forgotten because it's been two months and two colds since then.
The only thing truly keeping me going in this series (other than the potential to lose the money I invested into the series), is the main couple. I like them enough to continue onwards. They had the most unhealthiest of starts, but they have developed into a cute couple that communicates.
I would be lying if I said that I'm looking forward to the next volume, but I am intrigued to see where the story will go. If this story wasn't in manga format, I wouldn't like it though. Being able to quickly read this book is another reason why I like the series enough to continue. If it was a novel, I probably would have DNFed the book.
juicelina's review
2.0
Finallyyyy finished this. This volume really tries to pretend the first volume didn't happen lol. They had cute moments and Maya looks really good with his new hairstyle, but god Nemu is so annoying. I was mostly bored/uninterested with this. I didn't really like it until Jutta's story which was so toxic, but I want more. I would read these books if it was focused on Jutta and the teacher.
ashlikes's review
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Sexual assault
Moderate: Rape, Adult/minor relationship, and Sexual violence
Minor: Violence and Toxic relationship
katsukiswife's review
dark
lighthearted
sad
tense
medium-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? Yes
3.5