I really like how much this story has progressed. The prequel focuses more on how the relationship of Wataru and Saeki came to be, as all stories do. More often than not, it ends there - like a perfect ending to a fairytail.
But no matter how satisfying a relationship unfolds, from the hesitation down to the long awaited confession, somehow it leaves readers like me wanting to see more. This book was exactly the satisfaction I needed.
Kimi to Natsu no Naka is the story of an already-established relationship, which is not very common when it comes to stories like these, which makes it refreshing. It
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Nov 22, 2021
Kimi ni wa Todokanai.
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I am always on the hunt for queer mangas that are sweet and satisfying. And while more often than not I am left defeated by fetishizing, heteronormative, and fujoshi-ridden things to read, Kimi ni wa Todokanai was the light at the end of the tunnel for me.
It has everything there is to find in a slice-of-life BL manga, with a mix of humor and yearning for that best friend you are hesitant to admit your feelings to. There's nothing more you'd want to hold closer to your heart once you find THAT book that feels like a getaway, an escape from reality. The kind of ... 
Sep 21, 2021
Kieta Hatsukoi
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It's hard to find BL that doesn't entirely rely on non-consensual themes or have overly heteronormative beliefs, this is why I've set my standards down for any BL that I've stumbled across -- they mostly just end up disappointing me.
Kieta Hatsukoi, however, made me realize that that's not the case at all. Queer stories do not have to be just lewd or be nothing more than a tale of tragedy. It can be grounded. It can be sweet and hilarious and give you butterflies and remind you of your first love. It's feel-good as its best. The comical expressions are half of the enjoyment, too. Found ... |
