These things take time

Hasegawa is numb to the wolrd, Yoshinaga is lost, Sakura turned his feelings off. The complicated and evolving feelings they hold towards each other and towards the world they live in are particularily well depicted, the art is beautilful. It feels real and intense.

Shun works in a bakery facing the ocean, every day, he sees a lonely highschooler spending hours on a bench, silently looking at the horizon. He end up reaching out to Mio, an orphan who just lost his mother. As they grow closer, Shun develops affection towards Mio and confesses, but it's too late, Mio leaves the day after for the orphanage. A calming, soothing story about growing love. Despite their tragic past, these two are so pure and heartwarming. Gorgeous art, a true gem.

Shun finally finds the strength to go back to his family. Mio and him move to Hokkaido. They reunite with both parents and a little brother unknown to Shun. Shun's mother immediately accepts the two lovers, the father however still has to come around. Mio and Shun start a lovey dovey life as a couple, it is heartwarming to see Mio having a family again. It's about the process of acceptance and reconciliation in a relatable way and deepens the love story. Touching, feel good read. Love

The steps of a love story from the very beginning to the very end. This one is a pure gem. Amazingly well writtrn, heartwarming and believable. Total heartbreaker though, get your tissues ready. Beautiful beautiful journey, so thankful for this one.

Uenoyama used to love playing the guitar but nowadays, he is just plain bored with everything. One day, he meets Mafuyu, a quiet guy, holding a broken guitar. Music binds them, Mafuyu's voice is full of unexpressed pain and sorrows, it obsesses Uenoyama. Mafauyu's tragic past slowly dissolves around Uenoyama's light. It is sad with glimpses of light and passion and hope. Absolutely gorgeous artwork, amazing storyline, a lingering experience...

Introvert Mii kun and cute Kei chan grew up together in an snowy village of Hokkaido. Mii kun has always been in love with his friend but struggles with his feelings... I loved to see those two grow up and build a strong relationship no matter what. How healthy and simple and honest their love is. The slow pace and introspective tone give this piece a unique atmosphere. A masterpiece, worth re-reading.

This is a story about time and intimacy. Yu Xiao Guang is a sweet ball of sunshine, he meets the intriging Lin Xiang and the two connect immediately on an emotional level. Their feelings slowly evolve and they soon realize that they love one another. However, the fear of beeing rejected coupled with the pressure of society lead them to keep quiet about it. Beautiful storyline, full of feelings and light and truly gorgeous art. A must read.

This story takes place in a big house which used to be a boarding house. High-schooler Heita leaves there with his grandfather and Miharu, a boarder who never left and his an at home translator. Heita enjoys taking care of Miharu who relies on him quite a lot. But as Miharu struggles to keep his distance on a physical level, Heita's feelings seem to slowly evolve... I really loved this one, I was hooked from the beginning, the relationship is developed beautifully and the characters are so

In an old mansion surrounded by trees, Yukiya lives with his son Yuuto and his tenant Takanashi. Yukiya dwelves in the past and his self-hatred while Takanashi is clearly in love with him, in the meantime, Yuuto developps unrequited feelings towards Takanashi as well...
I like how every character is kinda flawed, how nothing gets entirely resolved. Some parts stay in the shadow, the story is very soothing somehow.

On a little town by the sea, two high schoolers softly fall in love with each other. A sweet and natural relationship ensues, punctuated by seascapes and gorgeous art.