Bonnouji

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This was probably the most realistic slice-of-life I've ever read. Don't look for drama or deep story, this is just a couple going about and enjoying their life together.

I found this piece while on a binge of short romcom slice-of-life mangas (Karagiri-san, Tsukita-san, Uchi no Kaisha no Chiisai Senpai no Hanashi etc.) and it kind of positively surprised me with how casual it was and how satisfied I was at the end. It did everything it set out to do, nothing more, nothing less, and it was a true delight.
Maybe it spoke to me more to see two adults live a little more on the ... childish side but I also saw what made their relationship stable and could understand it (even being a 19yo shut-in XD).

I deem this work a satisfying/10 and I stand by my actual score. Way more mature than some other (also great) works. Props to Eda Aki.

This was so cute man! It's about a 26 year old office lady who split from her bf of 5 years and befriends with a computer programmer. The two really get on well with no pointless drama involved. it's honestly a great change to see no stupid love triangle nonsense making an appearance because goddamn there's way too many of them out there! There's even no stupid misunderstandings involved either and reading the whole 35 chapters was relaxing enough to indulge, lads!


I think this manga would give anyone a nice boost if they feel their life is beyond hectic or if someone ... in their lives said something to disappoint them! Why can't we have a couple of Zenjis in the world man? Lol



Anyways if you need to read a feel good manga folks, this is one for u to check out!

If somebody wants to read a really really lowkey romance manga that has a cozy and comfortable vibe, or you need a palette cleanser after a heavy angsty manga, then Bonnouji fits the bill perfectly.

It is important to note that this manga is more slice of life than romance. Nothing really happens, or if something does, it's usually in an anti-climactic way. If you want heart-fluttering moments, romantic declarations or good chemistry, this is not where you'll find it. I am someone who watches/reads romance for these reasons, so Bonnouji was lackluster for me.

The light plot wouldn't be much of a problem since ... it's a slice of life, it's way more disappointing that there is no real depth to the characters. We don't learn much about them as we are reading, and they don't go through any growth at all.

While it is true that love is not always butterflies and sparkling lights, the level of awkwardness and staleness that is displayed in this couple makes me think that this is more about two people being together out of convenience or because there isn't anyone better.