Thursday, July 15, 2021

Review: Glass Syndrome by Eiko Ariki

 Nijou and Toomi are two broken souls. They both ache for something… And they find that “something” in each other.

Nijou is popular. He is also a people pleaser, something he abhors about himself. Toomi has been abandoned by his father. He is forced to do shady things to survive.

This is a cute yet bittersweet story. I like how Nijou and Toomi are complete opposites, yet they have quite a lot in common.

The second story in the manga did not pack much of a punch as the first.

Kasumi has been in love with his best friend since high school. However, that best friend has a girlfriend. Kasumi used to think he would be all right with his unrequited love. He finds comfort and love with an upperclassman.

 

I like how both stories have a beginning-esh and sequel in the same manga – basically showing how both couples progressed further in the future.

Both stories are tame boys love stories.

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