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I re-read this for the fourth time (I read this once a year) and oh my gosh does this one still HURTS. I don't typically get sad over "sad" stories (ngl I usually get angry on the behalf of the characters more than sad) but for some reason this one has always been a tear jerker for me. I partially believe it's because I really enjoyed the chemistry and the relationship between the two main characters. They had their issues, but they were never toxic about it. They were more relatable and realistic. So I got attached to these guys and for those who read the story, yk what happens . It was devastating and bittersweet but I genuinely cannot stop re-reading this story. Their dynamic is literally everything and I've been searching for a mlm or wlw work (I've found some straight works that do it but ngl shojo is home to many couples like this so that's unsurprising to me) that portrays a realistic, healthy, and heartwarming relationship like our main characters here but nobody has gotten close so I force myself to re-read at least once a year and cry. I'm so glad the author did a side story for this !!
This will forever and always be one of my favorite mlm stories ever. Their relationship dynamic is literally unmatched.
I really appreciate how the author didn't rely on the stupid miscommunication trope for the conflicts that arise. I also appreciate that the conflicts weren't big and crazy like they typically are in bl. The conflicts used were enough to make the story interesting without making it toxic and because the couple actually talked to each other, I didn't feel like pulling my hair out. The age gap was also so cute because it was done properly between to experienced and consenting adults and the accurate depiction of a dad bod also made me extremely happy! This manga deserves everything and more honestly!!