pluckaduck's Manga

The restaurant owner acts as the mysterious narrator and bystander as he recounts to us various stories about the customers of his shop- the ups and downs of their lives, from the point where they first come into his shop. his role is very passive- he just fills in the info for these stories without moralistic judgment of these individuals. they're mundane, grounded, and relatable, and never fail to be interesting. it's not particularly deep but they are diverse, and the shop serves as the focal point for these individuals from different areas of life to connect over food and stuff, develop friendships and bonds, and share their stories with other customers... overall, this manga is quite soothing and heartwarming.

ch 27 very silly and unserious manhwa with funny fourth wall breaks

a great story about a socially anxious kid who hates himself. so relatable.

the cover art is so intentionally misleading and the first chapter sets up like a typical rom-com shounen about humans fighting against evil, but it completely shocked me when it wasn't.... i love it. i couldn't vibe with the protagonist at first, but her karma and chara development is just amazing. but if there was a criticism i had, it would be that the classmates who were completely unaware of her murder... i wished their reactions (instead of just attacking her bc of naka's instigation) were more touched upon, so mc would feel more ashamed and guilty and it would flesh out her classmates more

I hope if tachibana turns back into his original self, jin still love him as much.

i think i would cry the day the manga ends. i need them to all end up together

the worldbuilding is great, the law of magic is well-established and reasonable yet also imaginative. the collision of modern times is also great. the story's somewhat philosophical and the charas are likable and unique. the subdued tone and non-grisly art lacks intensity, and the developments, whilst unpredictable, is not wild so i get why this isn't everyone's cup of tea, especially if you're seeking cathartic mindless wish-fulfillment food.

the pseud-rape of the highschool girl and eating his own semen was uncomfortable to read.

ngl their co-dependency was teetering on the edge of romance in so many scenes; the homoerotic vibes are palpable here. i love it. i kinda feel bad for aki; i cant tell if taraka actually loves her, or if he's just trying to find another "rock" to depend on, for emotional and physical needs in an attempt to distance himself from yuujin. anyway, the camera work and panelling is exceptional; so many subtle, in-between-the-lines meanings and emotions. when emphasis is necessary, the expression on their faces is detailed and intense and the scenes are framed dramatically. and taraka and yuujin's dynamic is so compelling?? this is exactly what i crave in psychological subtlety BL stories. i need them to end up together.