In this case, I liked the simplicity of the story and I seriously got butterflies in my stomach when I read it. When I read this I just felt it was better than other BL I've read when you read tons of BL stories, you soon realize that some are worth your time while others are garbage. I don't rate a manga higher just because it's sex-less. I've read a fair share of shounen-ai and YAOI and I certainly do not like a manga just because of the lack of sex. Not original doesn't automatically mean clichéd.ĭoukyuusei can be read as a stand-alone, but to fully appreciate this story you should read Sotsugyousei and O.B, its sequels, which will reveal more about the characters. Heck I've read manga dealing with things unheard-of, yet they still managed to be stereotyped and overall trashy. A manga shouldn't necessarily tell extraordinary, interesting, super original things in order to be good. If you like slice-of-life works and slow romance, though, then you will definitely love this manga. I feel like anyone could enjoy this, not only romance or yaoi fans. The main characters are likeable and well-constructed. The plot is exquisitely narrated, also thanks to a peculiar art, whose elegant lines reminded me of Art Nouveau. Sweet without being cheesy and simple but definitely not boring, this manga truly is a little gem. In this lovely, pure and poetic manga Asumiko Nakamura perfectly depicts young love and its everyday special moments.
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