SpringHaze's manga / #cooking(5)

Obvi I don't even have to go into the comments to see that there are probably a lot of people shouting p*do, but I think there is something wrong with the translation or the author's storyline: Seijiro is mentioned to be 32 and beating himself over an almost 12-year gap, so Ryou should have been 20 instead of a high-schooler (final year but still). Anyway he's horny but mostly in his own head and he proves he can restrain himself and be respectful and wait for Ryou to grow up (at the same time they are both constantly aware of the age gap and especially the gap in life experience). All in all this is probably one of the most careful, if not the most, mangas I've ever read about the age gap and a relationship between a growing teenager and an independent grown-up. Part of me is wondering why even go there, but on the other hand, man, this topic used to be showcased a whole lot more and a whole lot less carefully about consent only 10-15 years back, do y'all not remember? A story this respectful of boundaries was literally a unicorn (here it could have been even better if Seijiro didn't kiss Ryou at all, but that would have made him a better man and I think this is a story that tries for flawed humanity).

Soooooooft, though the main character acts a little pettily when suspecting LI is meeting with a girl.

This is sweet and somehow I didn't see it coming that the seme would be the prissy anemic younger guy :D

This mangaka is the queen of gentle feelings, I love both stories - they are connected, set in the same universe. Stray cat being lured into a good life with tasty food and gentle care is one of my favourite tropes, as is the older uke silently loved by the younger enthusiastic seme. These are sweet, sweet stories, no graphic sex, but sex still happens and it's portrayed intimately (the way Minakami-san's blue eyes get an even deeper shade when aroused during sex and Isaki-kun's strong back, oh). Kure-sensei is a mangaka to watch out for, her stories deserve a way better rating (this one currently sits at 8.6 which is frankly a crime, get better taste, losers).

I love this and was absolutely elated when I realised there was a 2nd volume. It's so gentle and the protagonist is a sweet, quiet man who has a lot of love to give but cannot find the right person (he is in unrequited love with his best friend, who is straight and recently married and quite aware of his feelings). Waki-kun, the tasteless buds food reporter is a hurricane who takes over Yoshirou's life and meals and brings him a sense of purpose and belonging. It's a very kind story and their love-making is so hot, seen as the art is not terribly detailed, so full of feeling: the first time they have sex, Yoshirou's fingers are trembling trying to unbutton his shirt, and this give us a sizzling hot 69 as well in the last chapter. They are happy, out to whoever is interested and committed to each other. Love <3. Edit: I just knew that repressed coworker obliviously in love with Kami would turn out gay and would hook up with megane coworker!