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rakoerose 's review for:
SQ从你的名字开始 [Tamen de Gushi]
by Tan Jiu
I periodically check in on these two ever since first discovering it 5+ years ago, and it remains such a sweet slice of life series. It’s still ongoing and I look forward to checking back in again later! 200 chapters or so thus far.
Sun Jing’s crush on Qiu Tong feels like it starts in such a natural and wholesome way - the way I think a lot of initially superficial crushes begin. A chance meeting with someone who makes such a strong impression on you… it’s relatable. However, unlike a typical sequence where the average person accepts they may never see them again — it was a momentary skipping of the heart — Sun Jing seeks her crush out with tenacity that is admirable. And the epitome of young confidence.
The way they both fall in love is just so good. The funny moments among their classmates and acquaintances are so heartwarming. The underlying theme of tackling loneliness is so great! The importance of community and not just romantic love but platonic love is on display.
Their first kiss still made me want to squeal just like when I was a fledgling gay teen. Sapphic romances like this hit so hard as someone who grew up around media that did not portray what was on my mind. It’s reassuring. And, of course, the intense sweetness of it all really heightens my enjoyment of it too.
I wish updates were more frequent, but as a beautifully drawn and fully colored series, it’s fantastic as it is. I wish I could put this series in the hands of every teen reading manga/manhwa who doesn’t see themselves represented in the typical straight romances. It’s beautifully done.
Sun Jing’s crush on Qiu Tong feels like it starts in such a natural and wholesome way - the way I think a lot of initially superficial crushes begin. A chance meeting with someone who makes such a strong impression on you… it’s relatable. However, unlike a typical sequence where the average person accepts they may never see them again — it was a momentary skipping of the heart — Sun Jing seeks her crush out with tenacity that is admirable. And the epitome of young confidence.
The way they both fall in love is just so good. The funny moments among their classmates and acquaintances are so heartwarming. The underlying theme of tackling loneliness is so great! The importance of community and not just romantic love but platonic love is on display.
Their first kiss still made me want to squeal just like when I was a fledgling gay teen. Sapphic romances like this hit so hard as someone who grew up around media that did not portray what was on my mind. It’s reassuring. And, of course, the intense sweetness of it all really heightens my enjoyment of it too.
I wish updates were more frequent, but as a beautifully drawn and fully colored series, it’s fantastic as it is. I wish I could put this series in the hands of every teen reading manga/manhwa who doesn’t see themselves represented in the typical straight romances. It’s beautifully done.