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Anti Romance, Vol. 1 by Shoko Hidaka, Yuu Takashina

reyna_reads's review against another edition

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4.0

kind of a childhood friends to roommates to lovers slay 

arielsbooktrove's review against another edition

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4.0

I know I keep saying I am not a friends to lovers girlie, but here I am again reading yet another friends to lovers.

THESE SWEET BABIES.

It was like watching two little birdies trying to learn how to fly and leave the nest for the first time.

These sweet boys are just trying to figure each other out and not ruin their friendship in the process and boy is the tension thick.

The last chapter??? Ugh!!! The cliffhanger is killing me. I need October here YESTERDAY.

I wanna see their skittish love blossom.

geekcharming270's review against another edition

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3.0

This was a very cute start to the story, but something made me feel disconnected the entire time I was reading. The characters didn’t jump off the page to me like they tend to do with manga. It felt flat.

I’ll definitely read the second volume when it comes out, but this isn’t a must read immediately.

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4.0

4.5

Wowza!

jay_mack9712's review against another edition

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emotional funny lighthearted 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? Yes

4.0

I really liked the start of this series! It has so much potential that hopefully will pay off in the next volume !!! I love that these two are the literaly definition of mutually pining idiots!! Like they have been wanting each other for 6 years!! And haven't done a damn thing about it !!! And they are best damn friends !!! 

evann's review against another edition

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hopeful reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

unfocusedcuriosity's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

 Describing the manner in which this book carved itself a cozy corner in my mind feels impossible. Ryou and Suou's relationship grows organically and shines through the care they both have for one another. Both are complex characters who bring well defined and interesting personalities to create an incredibly complementary duo.

The two men are childhood best friends who became roommates (*gasp' they where roommates) when they left for university. we see how the4y've fallen into a certain routine and have  grown even closer than they were in high school. Understandably both characters are afraid of confront their feelings for the other for fear of ruining the bond they have. As it goes, unforeseen circumstances force the roommates to address the chemistry between them. 

I will definitely be reading the next manga in the series. It's a manga I absolutely recommend!

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kkquite's review against another edition

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4.0

I like the emotional moments and I like that the romance is acknowledged early on even if there is still obstacles.

keikoreadsmanga's review against another edition

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4.0

Rip the band-aid and cry! We're going down unrequited love lane!

Phew! That was painful. I kind of liked this one a lot. Gorgeous art style, huh! It reminds me of Boy meets Maria art!!

This series revolves around the reality of getting stuck in the middle of being best of friends, other one having feelings with the other; the other not being quite sure what to do, and the idea of eventually becoming lovers but can't move forward because of routine and habit they can't get past through after so many years of practicing it. It was really good, although there are some parts lacking taste, like the I'm-going-to-move-out-tomorrow-if-you-don't-want-a-relationship-with-me trope. Leave some time to breathe with that life-changing confession! It's going to hurt, and it needs a little more time for adjustments. For sure, Suou needs that a lot. Still, this is quite good. I love how unpredictable and unexpected Suou is. I was laughing when he suddenly went berserk about the mess in the room when Ryou was talking about wanting to be in love with someone else. That is so freaking hilarious! Ryou has to figure out what he really wants to happen, though he became too comfortable.

madmoiselleyaelle's review against another edition

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4.0

it was so cute! not one of my fav fav but i really loved it !!<3