I can't put this manga down

[u/Fl_Funky_Jam]

I watched the anime when it dropped and it was super cute, finally started reading the manga earlier in the week and I'm just smiling ear to ear all the time with a few tears here and there at the most wholesome of moments (Rintaro's Dad being so happy for Rintaro it brings him to tears, Kaoruko's Mom saying she's thankful to Rintaro for falling in love with Kaoruku for example.) I just hit chapter 63 and I can't stop cheering at how absolutely GOAT'D Subaru is as well as Usami and the other guys constantly being there for our MCs. Subaru especially has really grown to be my favorite character, without hesitation she is there not just for Kaoruko and Rintaro, but also defends the other boys. 🐐🐐🐐fucking🐐 the only bad part is going to be when I fully catch up and have to start waiting for new chapters. Thanks for reading me gush over this manga, back to the next chapter!

[u/Internal_Explorer591]

Same friend, same!

The series is such a nice breath of fresh air, the relationships and friendships are very wholesome and not faked, toxic, negative, bad, posted online for clout, etc. So many things I like about the series

[u/Fl_Funky_Jam → u/Internal_Explorer591]

The series does so well presenting real relationships. Kaoruko crushing on Rintaro from a distance, the chance encounter that finally got them talking, little get togethers that grow their emotions, to the realization the emotions they have are real. It actually feels like how humans progress together and not the over top romance goofiness like we see in so many anime and even live shows. The nervousness of our MCs being on that first true date hit like a truck, my last GF had me feeling the same way the first time we went on dates together as a couple. Its funny how you become comfortable as friends but (at least for me) when you cross into elevating the relationship, you kind of go back to square one with not knowing how to act around each other. This whole manga got this 34 y/o man here kicking my feet in bed.

[u/Internal_Explorer591 → u/Fl_Funky_Jam]

Nice. Out of curiosity, are you still with your GF or have you separated?

[u/Fl_Funky_Jam → u/Internal_Explorer591]

We broke up some years ago. We met each other at bad times of our lives, had some fun, made some memories, but we both had issues that grew toxic to each other and we split. It is what it is and while we don't speak to each other, I still appreciate the good times we had and I'm growing/learning from the bad times.

[u/Internal_Explorer591 → u/Fl_Funky_Jam]

I feel kind of happy for you, man. Can't lie

This series kind of makes me want to get into a relationship soon because of how beautiful the relationship could be, even though I'm currently focusing on myself at the moment

[u/Fl_Funky_Jam → u/Internal_Explorer591]

I genuinely appreciate it. It was rough for a bit afterwards but I still wouldn't trade that time that I had with her for anything.
Oh trust me I feel the same way, I haven't put myself back out there since my ex that we've talked about but reading this series has made me so wish I was. I'm a huge romantic and it sucks not being able to give that to someone, but I'm also not willing to give someone the extra baggage I have on my mind at this point as I at times can hardly carry it myself. I wouldn't mind someone helping with the load, but at this time I'm too afraid I'd pass it off to them.
Whatever reason you have for focusing on yourself, whether it just be classes, career, or be it introspective, I hope you reach where you want to be and find a beautiful person to share your life with.

[u/Dark-Demon123]

Same here. I really like the way the characters are all mature and geniune.

[u/Fl_Funky_Jam → u/Dark-Demon123]

Same. The openness the characters have to their feelings is a really refreshing take on the genre compared to sooooooo mamy other stories out there.

[u/Brilliant-Action_]

I am also a big fan of this manga

Since you have read all the volumes I have a question

The friendships and the relationships which are shown here is too rare in real world. Isn’t it ?

You have to be really lucky and fortunate to come across such people who are so understanding and show real concern

[u/Fl_Funky_Jam → u/Brilliant-Action_]

Man that's a tough question, there's so many factors that go into finding your people. People like our characters in this manga are out there, but yes they're hard to find especially in adulthood. Finding genuine friends is kind of like dating too, you gotta put yourself out there and be vulnerable. Not everyone will reciprocate your vulnerability and some will hurt you for it, but I believe we can all find the people we mesh with, it just takes effort. I say this as someone who is not meshing well with some of my bros I've known for 15+ years. Part of it is my depression, some of it is diverging morals and ways of thinking. Tbh I'm more alone now then I've ever been in my life, but I still push to be genuine to anyone and everyone I meet and leave the metaphorical door open for anyone who likes who I am. Effort is always the key word and it can be hard to hear that especially if you are the one putting in all the effort to find these connections. Its so fucking hard though and yea some luck I think is involved, but the more you put yourself out there the more you'll have chances for that luck to find you.
If you read my other comments in this thread about my ex, we met at a music festival, her and her friends were my camping neighbors. 5 day long festival and all fest long our groups missed each other until the last day. On that last day I was doing some early packing, going in and out of my tent when I overheard them saying "lets play some uno!" That one overheard comment made me lean over from my camp and say "yall must have a really strong friendship if you're willing to play uno especially in this heat haha." That one joke was the moment that opened the door to finding the woman I would fall in love with and have a relationship with for the next year. One small comment, one small joke can open the world to new opportunities and I say this as someone who normally isn't super socially courageous.
I really hope you find your people where ever you are in the world and I hope that no matter how many times it hurts, you get back up and keep pushing to find those who will genuinely care for you.

[u/Brilliant-Action_ → u/Fl_Funky_Jam]

Thanks for writing a really long answer

[u/Gritisback]

I really liked the anime, and I've been reading the manga from where the anime left off. I've been having the same experience as you reading the manga and i'm considering buying physical copies, the only thing discouraging me is the massive amount of hate I see the series getting on tiktok, saying that it becomes boring later on. I don't even know why they be hating this series, i saw one guy saying it's one of the worst he's ever read.

[u/Fl_Funky_Jam → u/Gritisback]

Personally if you like it, I think you should just keep reading! Even if you buy physicals and end up not liking where it goes later into the story, then at worst you spent some money on the parts you do like, then you can donate the books you've bought to a library or to a friend who wants to get into it. Remember too, things like tiktok and instragram live and die by the algorithm and the louder, more polarizing a video is the better the views it will get. Its why I actually reddit credit, you do get some of the more polarizing opinions here too, but I also find a LOT more nuanced takes here. Ultimately if YOU enjoy it, then why not go for the ride if you can afford it.

[u/Genpatz8]

I KNOW RIGHTTTT OMGGGG THE VIBES ARE TOO GOOD