Sleeps In Sunbeams's manga / #unrequited love(111)

A good story about waiting for love, but the reunion to love lacked depth. Cute catch up with other BL couples on the night of shooting stars that was cute.

Kana and Shin; these childhood friends become even closer when their third friend Sora, reveals he has entered a relationship with another man. Shocking as that news may have been, it was even more so for Kana, who had revealed his intention to confess to Sora to Shin. In the ensuing turmoil for the floundering shop owner, his more forceful friend Shin revealed his own long held secret. Life is changing for these young men, but love will win the day.

Some of the best artistry ever, especially Ikuta, with his glares from beneath his hair and endless blushes. I like that the uke looked his age too, right down to his mannerisms. I really enjoyed the story, having the seme in love first with the hostile Ikuta made for some brilliant clashes between the two.

I loved this story. Tsukasa was intense and honest and so very much in love that I am glad he is the brother who ended up with Haru. I liked how he inspired Haru back to the bow as well, it was like a highlight on how he was good for the one he loves. Beautiful story and art and the cherry on top was the hakama! Those guys looked fantastic in those, drawing back their bows.

I loved this gentle seme with a possessive streak. Jun and Toshiyuki were a lovely romantic couple who seemed to genuinely appreciate each other and communicate well. A beautiful story.

I enjoyed Zen and Saiji’s story, they were complimentary to each other in that their individual strengths and weaknesses balanced each other out. The outgoing and social Zen and the more serious and introverted Saiji were at their best when they were together and I thought the way Zen respected his partners concerns (like not touching his ass until Saiji realised why he was and did something about it ) and always thanked him for his work or told him that he was cute and loved; the value and respect were such a nice change to many yaoi out there.I thought the rival for Saiji was a great idea, only made difficult for me as a reader because Sagara was also cute and caring. His keen eye saw the weaknesses in the new romance and a part of me almost wished him success as he just wanted to love Saiji and put him first, but I think that would have left me thinking less of the uke if he could be wooed away from his love so easily. I am glad to read from the comments that Sagara gets his own story and HEA, I will look for that next!

I really enjoyed Kaede and Ryosuke’s story and how we got to see some important events from each of their PoV. I loved Kaede’s glaring confession, it was a great example of the author beautiful artwork. I also thought Ryosuke’s cowardice and fear of being seen as gay were well depicted. Given his cluelessness about gay people and the cruel mockery of his friends toward the gay transfer student and Kaede, his response was sadly believable and understandable. I am glad he had opportunity to protect and stand up for Kaede. As awful as that obscene bullying was, Ryosuke’s move to violent action was deeply satisfying. The second story... well there is no easy way to say it, but I hated it. Zono was detestable and I could never warm up to what was essentially a rapist. The uke was weak and unfaithful. Those two creeps deserved each other, I wouldn’t trust either of them. I regret reading their story.

So sweet and lovely but with a serious undertone with the loss of his life’s passion for Noiri to deal with. Sennen-kun was such a kind hearted sweetie, this was a real feel good ending.

A nice story. Seme was 3 years older than his childhood friend and neighbour and felt more than brotherly towards the uke when uke was in middle school. Not wanting his younger friend to be disgusted, seme distanced himself and became a playboy. Until one night his drunken confession had the uke intrigued and the seme running away again.