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avaguearchive's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars. Nishina barely registered in this volume, which felt like such a waste of a great character, and a reduction of his existence in the story to ‘side-drama that was never going to go anywhere’. Not that I wanted him to end up with Nao, I just wanted him to end up somewhere.
The series is now officially finished, it seems, but in the afterword the author says she ‘wants to give Nishina a chance at happiness too’, so I have hope that not all is lost for the sweet moody one…
The series is now officially finished, it seems, but in the afterword the author says she ‘wants to give Nishina a chance at happiness too’, so I have hope that not all is lost for the sweet moody one…
christinemomo's review against another edition
4.0
May 2022. BL manga series about two guys who dated in high school and had a bad breakup, and find themselves in the same major and friend group when they start college and struggle to work out what they should be to one another now.
Volume 3 has them encountering challenges through doubts planted by others and society about whether or not they should come out (to their families, to their friends, and/or just generally be “out” in the way they present to society), and how life may be more difficult for them as a gay couple.
I enjoyed the characters and the story. It was often playful and the changing dynamics with the characters was propelled by the ways they have and haven’t grown as people throughout the series.
Satisfied with the growth and conclusion we see in the series.
All 3 volumes available through Sac library system.
“Escape Journey” volume 3 by Ogeretsu Tanaka.
Volume 3 has them encountering challenges through doubts planted by others and society about whether or not they should come out (to their families, to their friends, and/or just generally be “out” in the way they present to society), and how life may be more difficult for them as a gay couple.
I enjoyed the characters and the story. It was often playful and the changing dynamics with the characters was propelled by the ways they have and haven’t grown as people throughout the series.
Satisfied with the growth and conclusion we see in the series.
All 3 volumes available through Sac library system.
“Escape Journey” volume 3 by Ogeretsu Tanaka.
mrsmamastomach's review against another edition
3.0
BL que comença amb dos exs que sortien durant l'etapa d'institut i que han deixat de ser amics coincidint a la universitat. Miren de reprendre l'amistat una mica per compromís, s'emboliquen una nit i tot es torna força incòmode, però decideixen tornar a sortir junts. Es van descobrint els moments foscos de quan sortien i els motius pels quals va anar malament: estaven en una relació força tòxica i molt basada en el sexe, però el de les ulleres voldia més (se sent inferior per ser parella homosexual i no poder ser "la seva família"). En el 3r volum s'exploren els obstacles que es troben en fer oficial la relació a família i amics.
juicelina's review against another edition
3.0
The ending was fine I guess. Nishi didn't really get anything substantial to complete his character arc? moment? I don't know what to call it. Tachi was fine in this novel, but like they just argue so much over dumb shit and I really don't think it's cute. They're like "LOL we're in a fight cause we couldn't decide what movie to watch but we'll always make up :3" I'm just not a fan of that kind of relationship I guess. But I liked their friends and the way the story went in terms of coming out, but overall this series was just okay.
cas_the_second's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
aerialpig's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
sbaccus's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
marigoldtears's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.75
dynamicdylan's review against another edition
5.0
This story was so sweet and wonderful. I love how devoted these two are to each other. I love that they have friends and family that support them. It's a wonderful manga.