There's a manga that you guys need to read as soon as possible. It's one that I didn't expect to like THIS much, and it's because of many things, many factors, and many pages that made me smile over and over and over again. Yes, I'm hyped. And yes, it deserves it! I'm just gonna say that we need more stories like Bergamot & Sunny Day, by Lyee Kitahala. Thanks to the publisher for sending me a review copy!
- Print Length: 210 pages.
- Publisher: TOKYOPOP (March 28, 2022)
- Expected Publication Date: March 28, 2022.
- Genres: Romance, Drama, Gay.
- Rating: 5 / 5 stars.
Café worker Riku has just been dumped... again. Despite always giving relationships his all, Riku can't seem to ever make it past the three-month milestone in any relationship. And then there's Josh, the handsome, wealthy owner of the café who seems to have it all together. When Riku wakes up in Josh's bed after what he can only assume is a consolation rebound, Josh shockingly suggests continuing a no-strings-attached fling.Fooling around with a rich man... will they drink champagne in a jacuzzi? Riku has no idea, but he's not going to turn it down!This therapeutic BL features the ideal man who will pamper and spoil his love!
Where do I begin? This manga was everything! It's wholesome as you can't imagine, so sweet and beautiful with two well-done characters that get into your heart in no time. I liked how things developed, so simply and naturally, Riku's and Josh's feelings for each other developed into something solid and realistic. It was great!
I can't complain about the art, either. It is so clean, smooth, and versatile that it's impossible not to enjoy it and get lost staring at some of the panels. The script was already solid and worked on its own, but the art took it to a different level to make it more atmospheric and immersive. It was an experience, in short.
Now, my favorite part of it was how they addressed the age gap between both characters. There were some conversations and some scenes, obviously, but there wasn't any major, memorable difference regarding, which was a key element for me. There's such a huge sexualization and fetishism about these kind of relationships that I loved how this one was portrayed.
Basically, do yourselves a favor and read this thing. It's sweet, it's cute, it's wholesome, and will keep you smiling from beginning to end. Contrary to my usual complaints, this manga works amazingly good as a strand-alone, it's part of its charm that it's a single volume, and I think anything remotely different would have been unnecessary. Just... #ChefKiss
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