Mintfu's manga / #Workplace(14)

Classic bl. Main couple changed a lot from their past relationship (Ao Haru Ride-esque). Uke is still not in love with the seme so we wait

ML has a love for shoujo manga and MC reminds him of a shoujo love interest. I thought it was nice to see how the MC worried he wouldn’t live up to the ML’s ideal shoujo romance and called him out for it. I like the dynamic between puppy MLs and serious MCs and this one was really cute and executed nicely.

The characters act so natural and the insecurity that the main character feels towards his mans is so real- I really sympathize with him. Sometimes it feels like hard work can never catch up with natural talent, and it’s extremely frustrating to see someone not care about their talent when you try hard to work towards their level. The art is gorgeous thanks to the mangaka and they really know how to pull your heartstrings with drama. The MC can seem a bit dramatic and unreasonable at times but it’s honestly so relatable for me. The ending was a bit slow and anti-climatic, but man the beginning was so interesting.

A good take on the main character growing out of a mentally abusive relationship. The main characters are so sweet and wholesome to each other. ML is thoughtful and it’s refreshing to see how honest and vulnerable he is. The MC is pushed to fulfill his dream of becoming a children’s book author, something he was forced to give up due to his abusive relationship. The story is simple, but the characters are deeply devoted and honest with one another. It’s one of the best depictions of slice of life.

Childhood friend 2nd meetings are great. Lots of pining from the ML. The story itself wasn’t that interesting and I lost interest in the couples a couple of times, but it was kind of cute sometimes, and I liked how the MC was very headstrong in that shoujo manga manner.