A review by scipiokento
On or Off, Volume 1 by A1

funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

 "Things would've been fine if he'd just turned off automatic updates." 

Ahn joins his friends' startup and is chosen to present their app to SJ Corporation. During the presentation, things don't go according to plan leaving Ahn to take matters into his own hands. Knowing his friends are depending on him, he must find a way to impress Director Kang if there is any hope of their startup going anywhere.

As always, check your ratings. This is rated Mature and has explicit content. 

This was a great start to what I feel will be a very interesting series. There are definitely grumpy-sunshine vibes, a little of what you could consider to be the miscommunication trope, and a sprinkling of hilariously relatable social anxiety when it comes to his friends. I thoroughly enjoyed the comedy aspect in certain circumstances our characters find themselves in. I resonated with a lot of the "awkward," interactions and enjoyed seeing that familiar experience presented in a lighthearted way.
I was finally hooked when Kang, unbeknownst to Ahn, chews out Chief Kim about mistreating Ahn; He plays the corporate morality card but we all know. Or when Kang starts to give Ahn a new perspective on the value Ahn brings to his team. Also, again, when Kang finally understands the type of person Ahn actually is.
I am definitely excited to see where this goes and am immediately jumping into the second one.