Nagisa Furuya

Perhaps too closely focused on the two main characters (only two or three supporting cast actually have names), this is delightful, clever, and does actually go somewhere. Saeki and Toda are allowed to be complex and introspective in their own ways, even in the small serving we get in Vol. 1; it certainly makes reading Vol. 2 appealing. Furuya seems to intuitively know how to show that love can grow in different ways and in different places.

I kind of thought I was in need of a BL break after all I’ve been reading but I guess not, because this one is so good! I notably skillful translation—I really believed these were older high school guys talking. And this couple just genuinely has a ton of chemistry. Plus a confession of feelings that happens right at the beginning?! Amazing! I’m excited to read the second volume.

The number eight has always followed Eito and Hachi their entire lives and eventually drives them together their senior year of high school. This short, standalone manga tells the story of two boys meeting by chance and follows their cute, blossoming romance as their high school careers wrap up.
Okay, this was a really cute one and wasn't as frustrating to read as other BL have been in the past *cough* Sasaki and Miyano *cough.* It's really short, but honestly, I think that's pretty fitting show more for this story. Apparently, the author has written a more famous series and with this, I'm totally sold on it! show less

Hm.
It's still sweet and I love how consensual it is, which is pretty unusual for a BL (sadly), but overall their energies didn't match at all in this volume. The whole time there was tension leading up to a sex scene – and it was just annoying, for me at least.
Saeki is "cool as a cucumber" all the time (Wataru's words), displays barely any emotions except his love for Wataru; and Wataru is mostly happy, except when it comes to being lovey-dovey, then he completely freezes up. I totally show more get being nervous and I also get Saeki for wanting to do it, but the unbalanced energies really mess it all up.
They'd need to work on that first, before going any further in their relationship.

From chapter 1 to 5, I shipped them less and less, but the bonus chapter at the end somehow brought their sweetness back. I don't know.
I'll be reading the next volumes, but not with much excitement. Really hope they're gonna get on the same level soon, because I do want to enjoy this.

On a positive note, I really love Gucchi's energy and his friendship with Wataru. show less