The Two Lions
10 out of 10 I love absolute gems like these, they don't need to use smut or anything to progress the story and it's fine on it's own. Also love the strangers to friends to lovers, always a great classic and we actually got to see them get to know each other overtime. And I love how Junpei ended up inspiring Leo to socialize more. And that we got to close off his arc with the man coming back to thank him, you never know who your actions affect, and I'm glad he got to learn his strife through high school was not for nothing. Wonderful, healthy relationship, also glad that Junpei ended up apologizing for almost kissing him while he was drunk. Drunk consent or no denial does not equal consent. Super subtle, but I'm glad that was called out. Also the fact that they actually COMMUNICATED. MY GOSH IT'S SO HARD TO FIND GOOD STORIES WHERE PEOPLE COMMUNICATE. This author never misses istg-
Alien In My Closet
7.5 out of 10 Glad this was not another abduction trope story, and for the most part there wasn't that much of a love triangle like I assumed. And that the seme stood up for the uke and kept him from just hiding his tastes just to satisfy sunbae, I think that's a really important lesson. Other than that, twas a simple story but enjoyable.
Melt at Night
8.5 out of 10 I don't like the scene when he forces himself on the uke, but I'm glad he immediately realized his mistake and apologized. Other than that it was cute, it was nice to see the uke grow as a person and trust both his coworkers and himself. And I'm glad the seme quit his job for him, some sex worker characters in other mangas continue their jobs and it always felt off to me. Cuz you technically physically cheat on your partner everyday to make money, only to come back and do the same to them and claim that you can be trusted just because.
Rumspringa no Joukei
I don't even care about the age gap this time. This was beautiful ( ‘́⌣’̀)/(˘̩̩ε˘̩ƪ) 8 out of 10 Totally a great gem, 80s is always a good setting. (still hate the fact he was a light-haired seme lmao)
Mobyama Aji to Mobtani Crou no Kareinaru Nichijou e no Chousen
10 out of 10 MASTAPEECE talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before, unafraid to reference or not reference, put it in a blender, shit on it, vomit on it, eat it, give birth to it. This is some comedy that I never knew I needed in my life, and I had a blast.
Koi ga Michitara
10 out of 10 Could've easily gone downhill with the cheating/jealousy misunderstanding plot but it easily subverted my expectations. Thank goodness. Again, very atmospheric and I love they showed how powerful communication is. :D
Koi ga Ochitara
9 out of 10 I really love this author and how atmospheric they make their mangas look. I really enjoyed Kitaru Harekake no Ashita yo. I don't like age gap that much, but this one didn't feel predatory or anything, except the beginning when he admitted to purposefully dropping his clothes which was borderline cute and creepy at the same time. (Please nobody else do this) But other than that thank goodness for no serious cheating, love triangle, or crazy misunderstandings, for the most part they were good at communication. Can't wait to read the sequel :3.
A Story of Their First Time - Yuri!!! on ICE dj
10 out of 10 Perfection. Beautiful art. Realistic. Surprisingly very educational. Definitely deserves a reread.
A Thousand Cranes
9.5 out of 10 No complaints, defies all expectations and could’ve easily gone south, but stayed healthy and fluffy all throughout. Usually shorter mangas/manhuas have a lot of trouble with pacing but this one felt just fine, and I had no trouble staying hooked throughout definitely a joy to reread. Only gripe is that they got together after like 2 weeks or so . I’ve never been a big fan of quick relationships, but other than that this is one of my faves.
Utakata no Uroko