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MANGA: Chuuken-kun
Chuuken-kun – Fuu Aikawa
Akira, a sensitive high school boy who struggles with socializing, admires Nao, an older cafe employee. He respects Nao as his mentor and follows him around like a faithful dog out of sheer hope of getting closer. As they spend their days eating, traveling, and chatting, Akira’s feelings gradually develop into romantic love, but…
This is an everyday love story which portrays step-by-step feelings of a loyal but clumsy school boy and a guy with maxed-out social skills.
(Source: GOT)
Faithful Dog is a slow-burn, dialogue-heavy slice-of-life romance between a high-schooler and a college student.
While on the train, Akira had an unfortunate experience, and only Nao was kind enough to help him. After that, Akira started hanging around the cafe Nao works in and following the older man whenever he could. He did so faithfully that Nao was reminded of Hachiko.
Nao is cheerful, friendly with a smile like sunshine, and Akira is amazed at how he spreads happiness. He inspires the high schooler to be a better person. The two enjoy each other’s company and hang out at every opportunity.
The plot chronicles the character development and the relationship between the MCs. First, Akira goes from admiration to something deeper. Nao starts seeing things from a different perspective after Akira’s confession.
The two MCs had lengthy conversations, discussing things matter-of-factly. The romance is low-key and, as the blurb advertised, very much rooted in the everyday. There were no grand gestures or unnecessary drama, just things falling into place because, being sensible people, they communicated properly.
Though, I think it’s a missed opportunity not to put size difference into play with Akira being much taller than Nao.
Overall, this is not a manga with lots of bells and whistles. Its charm is in its simple, straightforward quality, highlighting friendships, personal connections, and how their lines crossed and evolved.
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MY TOP BL MANGA OF 2024
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MANGA: Randen to Saga
Randen to Saga – Aikawa Fuu
Delinquents Randen and Saga are two friends who met by chance. When Saga accidentally gets seriously injured in a fight, Randen licks his wound and he recovers instantly! What is Randen’s mysterious ability?
Delinquents with golden hearts are some of the best characters out there. Here we have the infamous and feared bad boy Saga, known to be TROUBLE and a very strong fighter. He’s always seen fighting, either because someone would ask him to help fight other troublemakers, or more often than not, he’s secretly helping a bullied schoolmate.
His best friend is Randen, a half-American, half-Japanese transfer student, well-liked but also an equally strong fighter. He’s the only one who knows about Saga’s true nature. He’s always tending Saga’s wounds when one day, Saga was seriously injured by a blade. Concerned for his friend, Randen licked the wound and suddenly, it’s healed!
This is where the real fun starts!
Randen and Saga is a super adorable dumb-and-dumber romance with a touch of paranormal. In healing Saga, Randen casually reveals his two biggest secrets: his healing abilities and that he likes Saga.
Our boy’s head exploded at the part where Randen likes him, so he’s acting like nothing happened and ended up being an awkward dork. And Randen cheerfully pursues his best friend while they hang out like they normally do. Except now, Saga gets licked when he’s injured. And OMG, it’s ridiculously cute!!!
The POV was initially in Saga’s but flipped to Randen’s in the middle. We see how the boys became friends, and that one time Randen stealthily healed Saga. Ack! That scene went right in the kokoro!
Loved the dynamics of Saga as the tsundere and Randen as the yandere, though these were portrayed lightly. Saga’s approach to protecting his friend is more direct, usually sacrificing himself, while Randen cunningly blackmails anyone who threatens Saga and does it with a smile.
These two are giving me so much life! One of my favorite best friends to boyfriends stories ever!
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MANGA: Dragon ni Koi
Dragon ni Koi – Aikawa Fuu
Sugida Ippei is someone always surrounded by friends. Unlike his classmate, Tokimachi Ryoutarou, who’s always reading in the back. After an awkward first & last meeting during class, they reunite years later and unresolved feelings are reignited. A oneshot about the start of an unlikely relationship.
Funny and cute!
