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main story is great, very well done, nsfw content doesn't take place until the couple is out of high school, so technically this doesn't classify as porn with minors (which is more than what a lot of bl can boast).
cw: nsfw in last couple chapters. didn't read the independent stories after the main one so steer clear if you want to be safe.
probably my favorite manga ever due to relating to the hearing impaired character on a very personal level. this story is probably more about understanding those who are deaf/hard of hearing as opposed to being an lgbt story, but the romance is cute and everyone should read this. read this.
***has been updated since i last read it, so i'll need to reread to confirm that it's still ok.
humor in this manga is great, i laughed out loud multiple times. first couple is pretty adorable, BUT stay clear of the 2nd since one of the characters is fucking weird and possessive and shit (vol 2 chapter 7 onward)
CW: couple with an age gap (21 and 26 year old)
compelling story, beautiful art, overall well done.
cw: VERY graphic depictions of sex, potentially triggering portrayal of homophobia-motivated bullying, **SPOILER ALERT** one character gets cold feet during sex and backs out due to internalized homophobia, but shows genuine remorse and ultimately makes it up to his partner. **END SPOILER**
((NOT BL obviously)) amazing cute and funny from what i've read so far, though i've yet to finish
a one shot, sfw. cute
charming art style, cute, sfw
***has been a long time since i last read it, so i'll need to reread to confirm that it's ok.
storyline is enjoyable, realistic, well paced, and better done than ichikawa's other work "slow starter" actually, it's such a shame b/c this would have been high on my list if only it didn't feature sex scenes between high school age (16-17 year old) characters. the only reason i did put it on my list is b/c a) there's only a couple of those scenes b) they're not sexualized c) this manga isn't otherwise problematic. but skip if youre really unsure
gorgeous art, compelling and touching story, though slightly stereotypical.
cw: **SPOILER** contains sex scene between a high school age character and college student --BUT-- is NOT sexualized or glorified, encouraged by the adult character, and is treated rightfully as a poor and detrimental decision. otherwise, no sexual/romantic relations occur between minors and adults. there is a manipulative ex character who is properly villainized. **END SPOILER**
Slow Starter (ichikawa Kei)