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funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Despite a bizarre first chapter, I found the rest of this manga extremely endearing and enjoyable. I am NOT a shoujo person, but I am well aware of how romance in any medium is usually saturated with miscommunication as a device to create contrived drama and this book does not have that. Both the main characters have such a healthy relationship, and the way they communicate is definitely a huge selling point for me. I love how adult and mature their relationship is and how they fix the issues that come up in their blossoming romance, it's so refreshing. Usually romance gives me secondhand embarrassment but this one was just so charming and believable, I really enjoyed it. Of course, it has its silly moments but I think that's par for the course so it's not that big of an issue. Very worth-reading!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
This is a romance shoujo, so there are a lot of sex scenes but they're not too graphic or distasteful.
emotional
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
Content Warnings
Minor: Bullying, Sexual content, Sexual harassment
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Does this manga start off a little weird? Yes. Is it still enjoyable, cute and adorable? Also, yes!
Although I admit the way, the characters met and how their romance begins to bloom is a little weird with the whole sniffing and falling in love with her scent. But I also low-key understand it because I love my husband sent and I love to smell him so I can only imagine what these two characters feel in those moments. I also love that these two characters have a mature emotional response when they are having a conflict or misunderstanding. it’s refreshing.
I also really enjoy the attic spice 😏 🥵
So I will say this, don’t knock it until you try it. Although I didn’t LOVE the first volume, I anticipate I am going to end up loving this manga series.
Although I admit the way, the characters met and how their romance begins to bloom is a little weird with the whole sniffing and falling in love with her scent. But I also low-key understand it because I love my husband sent and I love to smell him so I can only imagine what these two characters feel in those moments. I also love that these two characters have a mature emotional response when they are having a conflict or misunderstanding. it’s refreshing.
I also really enjoy the attic spice 😏 🥵
So I will say this, don’t knock it until you try it. Although I didn’t LOVE the first volume, I anticipate I am going to end up loving this manga series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
funny
lighthearted
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
Really good first volume! I love the characters and their dynamic! Even though the premise of a guy fetishizing a woman’s scent is rather weird, the romance was actually very sweet and wholesome. I can’t wait to see where this office romance goes!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Bullying
funny
lighthearted
Loveable characters:
Yes
Sweetest, cutest, and most loving relationship I’ve seen in a book/manga. Open communication and clear love for their partner. I would kill and die for this book
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
'Sweat and Soap' by Kintetsu Yamada is a sweet if slightly strange romantic comedy manga about a girl who sweats a lot and a boy who is a perfume design and likes how she smells. It is a cute office romance that works well because both of the characters are so genuine. Asako is incredibly self-conscious about how she smells and seeing how Koutarou appreciates her while also making her feel loved and cared for is endearing to read. It can take a bit to get over the strange concept but the way that these characters interact with each other makes it easy to care for them. I can't wait to read more and see how their relationship develops.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Bullying
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
1. I bought this as a joke.
2. I read this as a joke.
3. I will be getting the second one as a joke.
Two truths and a lie.
(#3 is the lie)
2. I read this as a joke.
3. I will be getting the second one as a joke.
Two truths and a lie.
(#3 is the lie)
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Sexual harassment
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
3.75/5 ⭐️’s
was this weird? yes. did i enjoy it? also yes. this manga is just…so odd yet wholesome. only reason i’m not giving it a higher rating is because the relationship felt a bit rushed (emotionally not physically) but i’m still excited to read the other volumes and watch these very lovable characters grow!
was this weird? yes. did i enjoy it? also yes. this manga is just…so odd yet wholesome. only reason i’m not giving it a higher rating is because the relationship felt a bit rushed (emotionally not physically) but i’m still excited to read the other volumes and watch these very lovable characters grow!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Body shaming, Sexual harassment