Popo's manga / #mutual pining(2)

4.5 stars Very painful in a good way. Both characters had shit childhoods that affected their willingness to risk it all to be in a gay relationship. Beautiful message about taking the "right" path in life.

Ch5 Dum dums mutually pining and too cowardly to confess like normal human beings. The girl is more of a dum dum for believing a random gacha love charm actually works lol. Also I hate her hair. Can't even call it a mullet cuz that would have been better blended. It's two hair styles in one. Artist said, I want a shaggy bob but I also want long hair. The story in a nutshell: Adachi: I'm just a plain and basic bitch. Inukai: No, you're not. Your so smart and great at your job! Adachi: I'm never gonna be as amazing as my influencer sister. Inukai: I think your pretty great! You're pretty and sweet. Adachi: I'm in love with Inukai but he would never like someone like me! Inukai: But I do love you! I'm confessing right now!! Adachi: That's the love charm talking. I'm so sorry for doing that to you. Inukai: ....... The pretty art style and smut basically saved this story from getting a 1.5 star for annoying AF protagonist who's entire personality is her insecurities to the point where she's essentially sticking her fingers in her ears any time someone tries to present reason and facts to get so she can remain in her "woe is me" world. Inukai's great personality and pretty character design is wasted on her.