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morthos's review
2.75
I really don't like that Naruse Tsukushi explained to the reader why he broke up with Toui, with very understanding and legitimate reasons only to layer say he doesn't know why he wants Toui to apologize??? They both are really good friends but not the best boyfriends to each other. On Toui's end he's taking advantage of Naruse's kindness and depends on him too much, though not on purpose. Naeuse felt under appreciated and taken advantage of so it's understandable why he'll break up. However, he also didn't try to communicate to Toui that this how he felt so it's just been fucking 3 chapters of running around in circles and then the end of chapter 4 just made me a little bit peeved.
Update: The above was written before chapter 4 and while I still stand by everything... Everything I yelled about got touched on in chapter 4 word for word but in a very 5/10 way. It could've been much more emotional leading up to the sex scene, but I guess I'm glad they did finally talked...
At least we got a really beautiful shot and the only thing that made me feel any emotion: 2 beautiful unnamed women getting married in chapter 3 page 26 🙏🏾.
endemictoearth's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.5
mehsi's review
4.0
I received this manga from TokyoPop in exchange of an honest review.
I just LOVE cocomi’s works so I was excited when I found out this was by cocomi!
While the story at times was a bit confusing, we go back and forth in time. We start at the break up and see what caused that bit by bit as the story moves on, but we also are in the now where these two guys are still figuring out if they want to give it another shot (or if it is just fuckbuddy time). At times I thought we were in x time but we were in y time. Eventually it worked better for me, but yeah, in the beginning especially it was just a bit too confusing and I had to push myself to keep reading.
I did like the idea of starting at the break-up and going from there. I could definitely understand Naruse and why he was done with it all. He loves Toui, but Toui just seems to forget Naruse is around when a novel needs to be written. He skips meals. Disappears for weeks. Doesn’t say love yous and all that. I would have also just chosen for myself at a point. OK, it took 4 years, and as we can see they just cannot leave each other, which made me both sad (because do you want to go back into this relationship) and happy (maybe there are ways to save this). I liked that we got to see things from both angles. Not just Naruse and why he stopped, but also why he keeps coming back. But also Toui. That guy really has no clue, which both made me shake my head and laugh. Oh man. You really need to open your eyes.
There are some sex scenes in the book and I wasn’t always a fan of them. I mean, it was mostly just make-up sex and at times it felt a bit forced. Like Naruse was not there for THAT and Toui just did things to him.
I am happy with the ending though and it is one I can stand behind. Though I do hope that Toui really has learned and will keep up with things. Naruse deserves a happy relationship.
The art was, as expected because cocomi, pretty and I love the style! Just look at that cover, isn’t that perfect?
All in all, despite some issues, I am happy with this manga and I had fun reading it.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
I just LOVE cocomi’s works so I was excited when I found out this was by cocomi!
While the story at times was a bit confusing, we go back and forth in time. We start at the break up and see what caused that bit by bit as the story moves on, but we also are in the now where these two guys are still figuring out if they want to give it another shot (or if it is just fuckbuddy time). At times I thought we were in x time but we were in y time. Eventually it worked better for me, but yeah, in the beginning especially it was just a bit too confusing and I had to push myself to keep reading.
I did like the idea of starting at the break-up and going from there. I could definitely understand Naruse and why he was done with it all. He loves Toui, but Toui just seems to forget Naruse is around when a novel needs to be written. He skips meals. Disappears for weeks. Doesn’t say love yous and all that. I would have also just chosen for myself at a point. OK, it took 4 years, and as we can see they just cannot leave each other, which made me both sad (because do you want to go back into this relationship) and happy (maybe there are ways to save this). I liked that we got to see things from both angles. Not just Naruse and why he stopped, but also why he keeps coming back. But also Toui. That guy really has no clue, which both made me shake my head and laugh. Oh man. You really need to open your eyes.
There are some sex scenes in the book and I wasn’t always a fan of them. I mean, it was mostly just make-up sex and at times it felt a bit forced. Like Naruse was not there for THAT and Toui just did things to him.
I am happy with the ending though and it is one I can stand behind. Though I do hope that Toui really has learned and will keep up with things. Naruse deserves a happy relationship.
The art was, as expected because cocomi, pretty and I love the style! Just look at that cover, isn’t that perfect?
All in all, despite some issues, I am happy with this manga and I had fun reading it.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
sydneyboo14's review against another edition
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
sotnasck's review
medium-paced
4.25
This is such a beautiful story! Having been burned before, I was scared this was not going to have a satisfying ending and I'm so glad it was not the case. Found this through a recommendations thread and it was a blessing.
What a lovely romance. It is so hard to find romances that touch me so deeply and this one, even though very short, still hit all the right spots. I'm a sucker for second chances, for working on your issues, for becoming a better version of yourself because you don't want to lose the person you've chosen to share your life with, for relationships that need work but have so much love. I love relationships that you have to fight for, it feels so real because relationship do take work so whenever it's too easy it doesn't feel right to me. And this one is wonderfully flawed, and I love it.
What a lovely romance. It is so hard to find romances that touch me so deeply and this one, even though very short, still hit all the right spots. I'm a sucker for second chances, for working on your issues, for becoming a better version of yourself because you don't want to lose the person you've chosen to share your life with, for relationships that need work but have so much love. I love relationships that you have to fight for, it feels so real because relationship do take work so whenever it's too easy it doesn't feel right to me. And this one is wonderfully flawed, and I love it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
franuary's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
4.0
dirtyicedchai's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5