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Sweat and Soap, Vol. 4 by Kintetsu Yamada

hiitsmecassie's review against another edition

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5.0

this is so cute i just like that they’re adults and not afraid to kiss i hate when they main couple is afraid of holding hands and shit

mehsi's review against another edition

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5.0

The fourth volume and some big steps are taken + some sweet scenes! Really enjoyed this one~


I am not crying, there is just some dust in my eyes. OH MY GOSH, what a volume. I was already hoping for them to move further, but didn’t expect them to talk about moving together. Which is a big step and we see how that affects Asako, but thankfully Natori? He is fine (well after he had a good conversation with some friends + Asako, because he was worried he had gone too fast). He will wait. He is giving Asako all the time to work through her fears and anxiety. And in the meantime they are making plans. What they want. Their ideas of how it will work. What house, and more. Loved it! And you could just see that Asako is getting more comfortable with the idea. It may not happen soon, but she is starting to look forward to it.

And then there is the making the relationship not so secret which I loved. I loved the girl’s lunch (with the boss) and the dinner with Natori’s colleagues and friends. I had such a laugh when people at the office wondered why the boss was allowed on the girl’s lunch.

rereader33's review against another edition

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5.0

While I feel like the discussions on moving in with a significant other were a bit lighter than I would have liked, Natori still shows how mature he is for wanting to consult with others, fix his mistakes, and really listen Asako's feelings on the matter. Seriously, this series gets massive bonus points purely for having adults act like FUCKING ADULTS instead of teenagers trapped in adult bodies. I also like how both Asako and Natori are making lists of things they would want/ expectations both would have if they were to live with each other. It's a good jumping off point to spark conversations about household duties, supplies, etc.

Aside from that, Asako's meeting with her coworkers and Natori's coworkers was really sweet and adorable. I love how supportive everyone is and how they're willing to keep Asako's and Natori's relationship a secret without being promised anything in return. Boy, I never thought I'd be this starved for decent, supportive adults acting like responsible adults, but this series is keeping me fed. I am certainly not gonna complain about that.

While I feel like the pacing is a bit fast for a romance series, I don't think that it's so sudden that decisions like these come from nowhere. I am curious to see if the pacing slows a bit when they move in together, but even if it doesn't I'm still thoroughly enjoying this series.

jessa_yes's review against another edition

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lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

4.25

shanieshira's review against another edition

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slow-paced

5.0

nirvananhorton01's review against another edition

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5.0

the cutest couple continues to be the cutest and the fact that they are taking things slow & listening to each others concerns! I’m rooting for them! I love how they support and bring the other up.

thereadingwren's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing fast-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

5.0

badham's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

jayda's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25