The premise is so good but the reality is so mehhh. It’s frustrating when conflict can be resolved just by a quick conversation.
Also I can’t get past the way they talk about tattoos because they don’t “set” they heal. It’s a wound, it scabs over and requires precise care. I should know, I have several. Idk if it’s a mistranslation or the author thought they’re like henna and they need to sit there and dry.








I’m looking for a story I read and unfortunately I only remember one detail of it and that’s the two main characters get on a train together and leave their small town behind. I’m fairly certain they basically decide to leave before they’re done with school because they’re anxious to start their lives together; they may also be trying to escape homophobia but I’m not super certain on that .
I thought it was this manga at first, but I know the two characters don’t come back like they do in this one. It’s driving me nuts and I’m wondering if I just imagined it.
I finally found it. It’s called Smile by Penguin Frontier.