madd's manga / #mastapeece(57)

I love this manga so much, and I have gotten attached to all the characters, especially Ueno and Mafuyu. Ueno is so relatable sometimes, and Mafuyu is just a tiny cute little fluffball, and we must protecc. Mafuyu's past is a good lesson in self-forgiveness and dealing with grief. The build-up of Ueno and Mafuyu's relationship is amazing (I love any relationship dynamic that surrounds music, food, or any of the other arts), and I'm glad that the manga didn't wholly center around it and put time into other characters' relationships. The ending is so sweet, and I'm so happy that Mafuyu had to work on himself a little more before he could get his true happy ending. The anime and the manga are fantastic, and I will definitely reread this in the future. Also, it's a breath of fresh air to see BL manga/BL anime that gets a lot of attention but doesn't have problematic tropes, borderline illegal relationships, or the classic sunshine extrovert guy x shy introvert loner guy dynamic. Given shows that these kinds of manga/animes can work and still be as if not way more enjoyable than the average Yaoi show and still be successful. I'm so sad to see it come to an end. Hopefully, the author will add the usual author's note or extra chapters. Maybe we'll get lucky enough to get a sequel when they're all in college or adults, maybe not. If we don't get those things, I'm happy if it ends here because it implies that even though our journey with them is ending, theirs is just beginning.

10/10 will read it again. Such a cute couple TT TT. I love how he encouraged him to open his food truck and also got rid of the trope where one of them throws their whole life and job away to be with the other person. This shows that long-distance can work out, even though it's hard, as long you work at it everything will be fine. ^^ I love food-centric couples so this was definitely a breath of fresh air. This mangaka never misses.

Can we have more sweet trans stories like these without frickin misgendering anybody? Because, good lord, this was such a breath of fresh air and a tear-jerker

GAWDAMN, THIS IS HEAVY. IT TOOK WAY TOO LONG FOR THAT MISOGYNISTIC MURDEROUS INCESTUOUS BASTARD TO DIE. AND BONGCHUN BETTER LIVE, OR SO HELP ME GOD, I WILL DESTROY EVERYONE ON THIS PLANET. Edit 3/27/23: This was such a great story. I loved the build-up of their relationship and how kind Bongchun was. The fact that this dude went into debt to save MC's life says a lot. Usually, I wouldn't say I like Korean period piece stories, but this one was handled very well, and I was able to get into it very quickly. I still wished that the brother had died, but in a sense, he did since he doesn't remember anything from his previous life. It was honestly perfect—the right amount of drama, romance, and action. I honestly have nothing against the webtoon except that he called him "Master" throughout the comic. I would have liked to see him at least try and refer to him by his name since, you know, they're married...? But other than that, if I got the time again, I would happily reread this. The art is gorgeous. No words could express how much I love Son Gaepi's sketchy style. It's so fluid and beautiful it almost looks like ancient Asian ink art. I love that everyone looks different and has something significant about them. Sometimes people in manhwas blend, or I forget who they are, but everyone had something that made them stand out, and they were all great characters. I'm glad everyone got their happy ending :D. Yet another Son Gaepi masterwork.

10 out of 10 Mastapeece one of a kind. I love action BL. Action is so near and dear to my heart, it's such an adrenaline rush and so dear to hear. I also have an excuse to yell at people about the dumb shit they do lol. A lot of action BL is really rapey or less action and more romance. But this was a perfect balance and I loved it. All the characters were so fun to get attached to and I could easily empathize with their motivations. The twist with the villain was kinda weird, and his plan was really dumb in the end but it means our main couple is safe so I ain't got an issue. I love sketchy styles. It's so unique and pleasing to eye, and combination with the painted colors is just *chef's kiss*. AND ALSO WE STAN STAN SHE IS AN MVP. THE OG. D is like the perfect anti-hero and I'm glad Jack wasn't too much of a damsel in distress to where it was annoying. I wanna forget about this so I can read it and enjoy it again. SOMEONE MAKE THIS A MOVIE

OMG I CAN'T BELIEVE THIS ACTUALLY A BDSM STORY THAT'S ACTUALLY HEALTHY AND WHERE THEY ACTUALLY COMMUNICATE AND THEY'RE THE SAME HEIGHT AND THEY ACTUALLY LOVE EACH OTHER AND THE SEME IS NOT AN ASSHOLE. WHERE HAS THIS BEEN ALL MY LIFE. 10/10 definitely recommend. And I love the last arc in the second volume.

10 out of 10 Was such a beautiful manga, both the art and the story. Definitely a beautiful hidden gem. I feel bad for everyone involved, but I'm glad the mc was able to get his singing voice back. And I'm glad that they didn't explain how he drowned, as it is from the mc's perspective, so ofc he wouldn't know anymore without having a memory of it. I'm glad it just turned out to be fantasy instead of it being that it was all a dream, because that would've been even more tragic. Strangers to friends to lovers will forever be the best classic trope, and nobody can tell me otherwise.