Really, really good BL [8-10]

9

Originally rated this an 8, but on a re-read, it holds up really well! I was reading it before the original translations came through, so I'm glad that the dialogue was conveyed well.

It's really good. Nice pace, good chemistry between the 2, and the length wasn't too drawn out to be boring. The body switch trope is well done, but the action and mystery is really decent that it adds to the stakes of the plot.

8

Very cute. It's less about the romance and more of the journey towards it. They're already half in love with each other, it's coming to terms with their feelings that makes this interesting.

10

Coming of Age in it's most earnest. What I like about the genere is how earnest and raw it expresses the full range of human emotion, warts and all. It cuts deep through any pretention and reflects back our insecurities we've probably felt growing up.

Ending is a bit off though, I felt like the author might have been pressured, but it was an enjoyable journey to have read this. From the art, to the characters, I've fallen in love with this, and hope more people read it.

8

If you're a fan of mousou telepathy, this will hit similar beats.

It's a pretty mutual thing early on, us viewers already know who's the endgame in the first quarter. This is the type of manga that focuses on character growth, especially by our lead. Really glad to see how far their relationship goes and how they both change for the better. Such a comfort read.

Pretty cute and wholesome! Worth a re-read.

8

Early artstyle was very unique, loved how expressive everything was. Really good build up to the eventual romance, but I really, really, REALLY hate the final act. It didn't have to lead to it all things considering, and while I do believe high schoolers can be vicious, it was a bit too much for me. I think they could've addressed Yuri's past without all that SA thrown in.

9

Started out with an interesting premise with a bit of a shaky start, but ended strong. Really good cast of characters, and a surprising wholesomeness around each of their relationships with each other.

Sometimes things only make sense because 'the plot asked us to', but it's inoffensive enough for me not to mind it.

11/10 would read the GL spinoffs

10

While I like the second pairing more than the first, the first half still have some very solid groundwork for the world and premise of the story. The whole thing has a very simple plot [rich guy x poor dude who needs to make ends meet] for both story lines, they do a good enough job with having different dynamics from each other.

Really, really, REALLY like the 2nd couple. There's something that gets me when it's the trope 'Rich Jerk who changes themselves for the person they

9

Possible TWs Dub-con

Absolutely hilarious. I love me some space westerns. The setting was used fairly well with the futuristic traps and inter-species sex (monster fucker representation). Interesting character designs, really good art.

Fair bit of warning that you don't read this when you want something more substantial. You read this for eye-candy, and it doesn't overstay it's welcome with only around 50-ish chapters since they're all well-paced.

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8

I have always loved 'longing' mixed into the things I read. This was such a joy to read. Silly, but ultimately grounded in real insecurities and that feeling of holding a torch for someone for that long. Was lovely the 2nd time re-reading it.

TW: Bad BDSM Practices

10

I think to love and be loved in return is a gift to be cherished. It's such a journey, especially with the context coloring this work—the push and pull between people and the connections we make in our communities. It genuinely makes me cry every time I read it. Story-wise, they do a great job in weaving together these sort of checkpoints in his self-discovery. I strongly recommend reading the side stories!

To anyone reading this, I wish you get the love you crave and deserve.