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恋を知らない高校生・笑也はインターネットで、同性相手への切ない恋心を綴った日記を見つける。載せられていた写真から、日記の書き手が同じクラスの一匹狼・燕らしいと知った笑也。さらに、彼の想い人が自身の友人・龍ではないかと察したことから、燕と関わりを持つようになって……？ 瑞々しい感性が胸をうつ、あめきりデビューコミックス！
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First published December 1, 2021
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November 19, 2025
It’s the kind of story that wraps around your heart and reminds you how beautiful love can be when it’s built on respect and communication.
The plot follows a sweet misunderstanding, our MC finds his classmate’s secret blog about being a gay teen and assumes the crush is someone else. But the angst doesn’t drag on! By chapter 3, they’ve confessed and started dating and we actually get to see their relationship grow.
What truly sets this story apart is the breathtaking emphasis on consent. When the ML says “no” during an intimate moment, the MC actually stops and checks in. The way they navigate boundaries, past trauma and vulnerability is handled with so much care and honesty. It’s some of the most meaningful and realistic communication I’ve ever seen in BL.
And the smut? Visceral, emotional and beautifully drawn, hot as hell while still being deeply respectful and consensual. The artist balances passion with tenderness perfectly!!
The plot follows a sweet misunderstanding, our MC finds his classmate’s secret blog about being a gay teen and assumes the crush is someone else. But the angst doesn’t drag on! By chapter 3, they’ve confessed and started dating and we actually get to see their relationship grow.
What truly sets this story apart is the breathtaking emphasis on consent. When the ML says “no” during an intimate moment, the MC actually stops and checks in. The way they navigate boundaries, past trauma and vulnerability is handled with so much care and honesty. It’s some of the most meaningful and realistic communication I’ve ever seen in BL.
And the smut? Visceral, emotional and beautifully drawn, hot as hell while still being deeply respectful and consensual. The artist balances passion with tenderness perfectly!!
March 20, 2022
Just a cutesy highschool BL with a boy who easily gets emotional and a boy who is delinquent. Too simple story wise but cute anyway…
October 18, 2024
Very cute I love the art and the designs, love the idea of a love diary and it made my heart throb a little :') but I wish it was a bit longer so the story could've developed a bit more. Nevertheless it's an easy read and very cute.
September 11, 2024
Awh the relationship between the main character was so cute and lovely. I like how they kept working on communication with each other.
I'm just glad there wasn't any love triangle to add extra drama as I don't like love triangle, but otheralll I enjoy it that I wanted more.
I'm just glad there wasn't any love triangle to add extra drama as I don't like love triangle, but otheralll I enjoy it that I wanted more.
March 28, 2022
If you were to ask my why is it that i loved this manga so much, my answer would be... I don't know. I just did. I do. So freaking cute and wholesome.
Though it's a short story, i feel like it was perfectly paced to make everything happen naturally. I loved the characters and the way they evolved through the manga.
And more importantly, i feel like the SA issue was dealt in such a delicate and respectful way. It felt to me like real because it wasn't something put there just to create conflict or to add some drama. And i appreciate that a lot, since it's something quite recurrent in this genre.
Overall a lovely story with charming characters and a beautiful and healthy relationship.
Though it's a short story, i feel like it was perfectly paced to make everything happen naturally. I loved the characters and the way they evolved through the manga.
And more importantly, i feel like the SA issue was dealt in such a delicate and respectful way. It felt to me like real because it wasn't something put there just to create conflict or to add some drama. And i appreciate that a lot, since it's something quite recurrent in this genre.
Overall a lovely story with charming characters and a beautiful and healthy relationship.
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September 23, 2024
4 stars for the characters and their emotional progression; half a star dropped because it honestly kinda sped too much into the physical parts, which took over by the end.
While I would've preferred more of their actual dates/interactions for some of those pages, I get why it's shown as a major part of their relationship. Being touch-averse - or, more specifically, traumatized by physical assault in his past - is a very important part of Tsubame's storyline.
Content Warning: his middle school art advisor had touched him inappropriately, and he sunk into self-defensive shame, not telling anyone what happened, and shutting himself off from current and potential friends as a result. It was easier to slap people's hands away from him and to slide into a delinquent "stay away" persona, with bleached hair and lots of piercings and an unfriendly attitude.
That worked for a few years, until bright, friendly Shouya came along, who has a habit of poking his nose into other people's business and getting in trouble for it. He's not the best at reading people, but he does his best and readjusts - for example, how instead of being annoyed by Tsubame's unfriendly attitude, he immediately apologized for freaking him out by grabbing him by the shoulder too suddenly. And then tried his best to remember not to do things like that in future.
The "twist" was honestly kind of obvious, and it's a tiiiiiny bit disappointing, because I would've actually liked the angst of unrequited love to play out a little longer, with more of the friendship blooming between them along the way. But it was still cute, and I like how much both of them try to talk about things, even when it's difficult.
Consent is, as you'd expect from Tsubame's trauma, super explicit at all times. Shouya is pretty much the best boyfriend he could've possibly found. Immensely patient, very giving, genuinely wanting only what Tsubame wants from him. (Although even he gets a little jealous when Tsubame's former best friend shows up and makes waves.)
I loved that Tsubame's mother almost seemed to guess that the two of them were dating - she and Shouya's mom were both fun, and I bet they'd be pretty good friends.
And I'll be honest, I'm actually really excited that the second volume doesn't seem to be a continuation of this story, which kinda felt like it'd concluded - I was wondering how it was going to keep going after they'd hit all their important relationship moments so quickly. But it looks like there's a spinoff with their friends, which is exciting, because Ryuu was easily my favorite character, and I'd been kind of wondering if he would wind up with a love interest. He was way too calm and cool about his friends getting together.
A decent one-shot with some good messages and nice communication. I'm hoping I love the second one.
While I would've preferred more of their actual dates/interactions for some of those pages, I get why it's shown as a major part of their relationship. Being touch-averse - or, more specifically, traumatized by physical assault in his past - is a very important part of Tsubame's storyline.
Content Warning: his middle school art advisor had touched him inappropriately, and he sunk into self-defensive shame, not telling anyone what happened, and shutting himself off from current and potential friends as a result. It was easier to slap people's hands away from him and to slide into a delinquent "stay away" persona, with bleached hair and lots of piercings and an unfriendly attitude.
That worked for a few years, until bright, friendly Shouya came along, who has a habit of poking his nose into other people's business and getting in trouble for it. He's not the best at reading people, but he does his best and readjusts - for example, how instead of being annoyed by Tsubame's unfriendly attitude, he immediately apologized for freaking him out by grabbing him by the shoulder too suddenly. And then tried his best to remember not to do things like that in future.
The "twist" was honestly kind of obvious, and it's a tiiiiiny bit disappointing, because I would've actually liked the angst of unrequited love to play out a little longer, with more of the friendship blooming between them along the way. But it was still cute, and I like how much both of them try to talk about things, even when it's difficult.
Consent is, as you'd expect from Tsubame's trauma, super explicit at all times. Shouya is pretty much the best boyfriend he could've possibly found. Immensely patient, very giving, genuinely wanting only what Tsubame wants from him. (Although even he gets a little jealous when Tsubame's former best friend shows up and makes waves.)
I loved that Tsubame's mother almost seemed to guess that the two of them were dating - she and Shouya's mom were both fun, and I bet they'd be pretty good friends.
And I'll be honest, I'm actually really excited that the second volume doesn't seem to be a continuation of this story, which kinda felt like it'd concluded - I was wondering how it was going to keep going after they'd hit all their important relationship moments so quickly. But it looks like there's a spinoff with their friends, which is exciting, because Ryuu was easily my favorite character, and I'd been kind of wondering if he would wind up with a love interest. He was way too calm and cool about his friends getting together.
A decent one-shot with some good messages and nice communication. I'm hoping I love the second one.
July 25, 2023
Tengo que leer varios 3🌟 para encontrar un 5. Para mí, este manga es un full 5🌟. Es totalmente mi estilo y plus que me hizo llorar mucho…de felicidad y con algunas ideas que me llevaron a reflexionar. Cute cute cute^^ Además tenían unos chibis que lloro brillitos
July 21, 2024
The crying poster 🥲 where have I arrived / when you fall in love with words 😭 or maybe is through words / bit of angst a bit too quick but cute
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September 18, 2024
⭐️4.5⭐️
Súper cuteeeeeee🥺🩷
Súper cuteeeeeee🥺🩷
August 3, 2025
3,5/5 for me ! cute story
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September 15, 2024
September 2024
4.5 stars
~*See below for review in English*~
Super schöner Band, aber schade, . Da hätte ich mir gerne einen etwas langsamere Entwicklung gewünscht, obwohl das Erzähltempo an sich sehr gut gepasst hat. Dies ist auch mein einziger, und recht schwacher, negativer Kritikpunkt. Schön fand' ich, wie einfühlsam nicht nur Shouya sondern auch Ayumu reagiert haben . Außerdem geben sich die Jungs wirklich sehr viel Mühe offen miteinander umzugehen, was toll zu lesen ist.
In Band 2 werden wir dann, laut Inhaltsbeschreibung, zwei andere Charaktere begleiten - dies ist wohl auch der Grund, warum Band 1 sich schon so abgeschlossen angefühlt hat.
Inhaltswarnung, ggf. unvollständig
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Super nice volume, but it's a shame that . I would have liked to have seen a somewhat slower development, although the pacing of the story itself felt very nice. This is also my only, and rather weak, negative point of criticism. I liked how empathetic not only Shouya but also Ayumu reacted . The boys also make a real effort to be open with each other, which is great to read.
In volume 2, according to the synopsis, we will accompany two other characters - which is probably why volume 1 already felt so complete.
Content warning, may not be exhaustive
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4.5 stars
~*See below for review in English*~
Super schöner Band, aber schade, . Da hätte ich mir gerne einen etwas langsamere Entwicklung gewünscht, obwohl das Erzähltempo an sich sehr gut gepasst hat. Dies ist auch mein einziger, und recht schwacher, negativer Kritikpunkt. Schön fand' ich, wie einfühlsam nicht nur Shouya sondern auch Ayumu reagiert haben . Außerdem geben sich die Jungs wirklich sehr viel Mühe offen miteinander umzugehen, was toll zu lesen ist.
In Band 2 werden wir dann, laut Inhaltsbeschreibung, zwei andere Charaktere begleiten - dies ist wohl auch der Grund, warum Band 1 sich schon so abgeschlossen angefühlt hat.
Inhaltswarnung, ggf. unvollständig
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Super nice volume, but it's a shame that . I would have liked to have seen a somewhat slower development, although the pacing of the story itself felt very nice. This is also my only, and rather weak, negative point of criticism. I liked how empathetic not only Shouya but also Ayumu reacted . The boys also make a real effort to be open with each other, which is great to read.
In volume 2, according to the synopsis, we will accompany two other characters - which is probably why volume 1 already felt so complete.
Content warning, may not be exhaustive
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December 27, 2023
Relectura perquè repassant les lectures de l'any m'he adonat que no havia fet ressenya d'aquest volum únic. Es tracta d'un BL d'institut que comença quan un noi força insensible descobreix un blog anònim d'un noi de la seva edat que relata com viu el seu amor no correspost per un company de classe i com no ha explicat a ningú que és gai. Davant d'aquest testimoni tan honest el noi llegeix cada dia el blog fins que de casualitat descobreix que l'autor del diari és el company macarra de classe, un noi ple de pírcings que sempre va tot sol. Per culpa d'un malentès que no es resol fins gairebé al final, el noi lector creu que el macarra està enamorat del seu millor amic, i per això intenta ajuntar-los a les hores d'esbarjo o buscar excuses perquè quedin a soles. Ara bé, el paio no se'n surt gaire i cada cop passa ell més estona amb el macarra. Una història entranyable que m'ha encantat, arrodoneixo a 5 ♥♥♥
March 20, 2022
I LOVED THIS MANGA SO MUCHHH ASKJFSKAJFJKSAKFJ i don't even know where to begin askjfj.
First of all, the art????? SO FREAKING CUTE.
The relationship between the main character????? AMAZING. it was so cute and lovely and i just loved how they kept working on communicating with each other.
i actually teared up a little while reading the first two chapters, because their love felt so pure and innocent ???? i akjfjkas (reason why when spicy scenes showed up i was so surprise 'cause i didn't expected them to be like *that*, if there was gonna be any ajksfkajs).
also, i'm so glad the author didn't try to make a love triangle to add extra drama. BUT,,, i would definitely loved a few more chapters???? it felt a little short :(.
First of all, the art????? SO FREAKING CUTE.
The relationship between the main character????? AMAZING. it was so cute and lovely and i just loved how they kept working on communicating with each other.
i actually teared up a little while reading the first two chapters, because their love felt so pure and innocent ???? i akjfjkas (reason why when spicy scenes showed up i was so surprise 'cause i didn't expected them to be like *that*, if there was gonna be any ajksfkajs).
also, i'm so glad the author didn't try to make a love triangle to add extra drama. BUT,,, i would definitely loved a few more chapters???? it felt a little short :(.
December 18, 2022
『 ★★★★ 』
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Wholesome. Seme is super green flag. Both of them are so fluffy and cute haAAAARGH—
The premise is fresh and good: Shouya, a high-school student, accidentaly stumble upon his classmate's micro blog post about his crush. From there, his interest slowly grow.
Cute and innocent misunderstanding here and there for the sake of puppy love, aw!
[ Tag(s): high-school • ]
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Wholesome. Seme is super green flag. Both of them are so fluffy and cute haAAAARGH—
The premise is fresh and good: Shouya, a high-school student, accidentaly stumble upon his classmate's micro blog post about his crush. From there, his interest slowly grow.
Cute and innocent misunderstanding here and there for the sake of puppy love, aw!
August 26, 2024
This was cute, I just wished the angst and secret diary would have played out a little longer. I already knew who Tsubame’s crush was and was glad the two characters reciprocated each others feelings I just felt like it happened a little fast and wished it had been dragged out a little more, honestly. I’m not sure what else could happen, it seems fine as a standalone but I’m interested in reading the next one. Tsubame is super adorable!! 🥺
January 15, 2023
Pretty cute story about first love. Healthy dynamic and good comunication foundations from early on.
Short and sweet, with a contrast of smutty scenes that made an interesting combination.
Short and sweet, with a contrast of smutty scenes that made an interesting combination.
January 5, 2025
It gives ‘My Love Mix up!’ And a little ‘Heesu in class two’ vibes but with spice
It came wrapped so I shouldn’t be surprised that there was steamy scenes but I wasn’t expecting uncensored and multiple scenes in the last 1/4 of the story. It makes sense for the story but I would have been just as happy if it was all ages.
Looking forward to vol 2
It came wrapped so I shouldn’t be surprised that there was steamy scenes but I wasn’t expecting uncensored and multiple scenes in the last 1/4 of the story. It makes sense for the story but I would have been just as happy if it was all ages.
Looking forward to vol 2
January 28, 2025
I found this to be giving shojo romance while also being a spicy BL. I enjoyed the art and the chemistry between the characters. I found Sanjou to be so naive and cute and felt bad that he had a dark past. I love how they portray Fujita as a loveable and overly friendly dork but he's so understanding of other other people too.
February 12, 2025
— 3.5 stars
I don’t really have much to say about this - it was good, but it was obvious it could be better. This is a strangers to friends to lovers romance; that tag itself would say it’d need longer volumes to develop the chemistry and bond better. It’s sort of a “norm” at this point in BL manga to put out one-shot volumes, I’m assuming, to make a quick sell. But I really think some stories would be sooo much better and had so much potential to be better if they’d just been longer. This was one of them.
But I’ve read worse in the genre so this gets 3.5 stars. It also had one of the best drawn expressions when the face is in tight focus, loved the emotions palpable there.
I don’t really have much to say about this - it was good, but it was obvious it could be better. This is a strangers to friends to lovers romance; that tag itself would say it’d need longer volumes to develop the chemistry and bond better. It’s sort of a “norm” at this point in BL manga to put out one-shot volumes, I’m assuming, to make a quick sell. But I really think some stories would be sooo much better and had so much potential to be better if they’d just been longer. This was one of them.
But I’ve read worse in the genre so this gets 3.5 stars. It also had one of the best drawn expressions when the face is in tight focus, loved the emotions palpable there.
April 28, 2024
Actually v cute. I sat in an uncomfy chair in my kitchen to finish this one. The talk of consent, and checking in was glorious. Sigh. I'm deprived of such talk in bl. Very wholesome, I cried too.
Cw of SA
Cw of SA
December 28, 2024
This was cute. The reason for five stars was the relationship between the boyfriends here and my own-the gentle and naive one with the more experienced one, allowed me to make all kinds of connections and I love when a book can do that.
January 1, 2025
Cute but would've needed at least another volume worth of pages to get properly into Tsubame's trauma and everything. There would've been potential for a good, longer story healing and finding love.
Also was annoyed "that was not sex" bit...
Also was annoyed "that was not sex" bit...
August 18, 2025
This wasn't bad, I actually liked it, but it wasn't anything special. I rated it 3 stars because it was just a cute high school romance.
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June 28, 2022
Ce BL est super mignon 🤍
January 2, 2023
4.86
This was so f*cking cute!
And I really liked how they handled their problems, boundaries and how they communicated with each other! So so cute
This was so f*cking cute!
And I really liked how they handled their problems, boundaries and how they communicated with each other! So so cute
April 19, 2023
7/10 i love the "unrequited love" trope!
November 13, 2023
3.5 Stars maybe?? Didn't like how the SA was handled and the sudden smut gave me whiplash. The art and characters are so cute tho.
June 2, 2024
This is very comical and unexpected that I would like it.
Tsubame is very cute and... Oh God, he's so beautiful with all his piercing, especially the ones he wore on aquarium date!!!
Tsubame is very cute and... Oh God, he's so beautiful with all his piercing, especially the ones he wore on aquarium date!!!
August 23, 2024
Surprisingly adorable for a book with a sobbing person on the cover. I am all for the use of enthusiastic consent, too.
October 2, 2024
I had a strong feeling that I was going to love and damn, I was right!
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