Merry Checker

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I can't believe Merry Checker doesn't have an MAL review yet. Or an OVA.

Let me start with the story. An office-worker who also writes a fairly successful blog meets a fellow blogger at an IRL meetup. They're both drawn to each other, first and foremost as friends, but their undeniable attraction is bringing them closer and closer to each other. Only 6 chapters, but so much happens! For a short manga, MC never stops trying to put a smile on your face or warmth in your heart. When I picked up MC, I thought it might be unsatisfying, considering it had only 6 chapters. Boy, ... was I wrong! The story's straightforward and feels very real and sincere. If you're looking for shounen-ai/yaoi tropes, you won't find them here. The humor's adorable, I read this entire manga with a giant grin that lasted long after I finished reading it. I even read it twice back to back and still smiled all the way!

The characters - my most favorite part. Oh dear lord, the two leads. The uke (glasses-toting senpai

"Does everyone hold onto this kind of fears and anxieties, and face them along with someone else?"

I realized how good this manga was after re-reading for the second time.

In summary, this manga covered a very interesting and funny concept of two bloggers who met irl and got close to each other. Overall, the pacing is really good and not forced. I was able to see how Miya's attraction to Shio developed and the latter's anxiety about his feelings. Although they have different personalities, the dynamic between them is really amazing. I find Miya really cute and gentle and I admire Shio's openness ... to acknowledge and accept the changes in his life.

The humour is really good too and I can't help but to smile in every chapter. I'm satisfied with the art and I particularly like how Shio was drawn. This manga is too fluffy and gave me a warm feeling. I just hope that there will be more chapters to show how they get to know more about each other. I think I will be re-reading this when I feel sad or just want something cute.