Awairo Emaki
Faded Picture Scroll

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I thought I would leave a review on this manga since it’s been a few years since it’s been reviewed. Give a fresh POV, if you will. The first thing that caught my eye about this manga was the incredibly beautiful art style. It’s simple, kinda nostalgic and overall beautiful. Izumo is living proof this mangaka is a genius designer. I’m normally not a fan of fantasy tropes like this, but this BL was very wholesome and worth it. It’s short and to the point, and the story didn’t miss any marks. I rated it a seven for what it was because the story was ... simply short and I enjoyed it a lot. It’s a great rainy day read or something to pick up when you particularly don’t know what you want to start with. Characters are an 8, plot is a 7, and the pacing and art is a 8. Great story, and a refreshing read. I’m happy with what it is, and will recommend this to people.

I read this on a whim and wasn't expecting it to be this great, I now have 4 cavities from how sweet this was and I don't care.

The characters I immediately latched onto because of their (at first glance) contrasting personality and dynamic they share. The 'somber seemingly uncaring one x the bumbling kinda awkward one' is a favorite of mine and the mangaka executes it well. Their interactions always managed to warm my heart and compelled me to deeply care about them.

Their character designs and how they were drawn also stood out to me, especially Izumo. Speaking of the art style, it's adorable ... and gorgeous at the same time and I love it. I actually didn't know it was a manga at first and assumed it was manhua from the cover art, which I'll give as a compliment.

The story isn't groundbreaking or anything but it's simple and sweet, enough for a short one-shot. Though I do have to say, it felt cut short. When it hit the climax of the story, I was honestly surprised it came up so quickly. But it's only 5 chapters so what can you expect? Would have liked it longer but how it ended though sudden, was satisfying enough.

Overall, it was the sweetest read I've had in awhile and greatly recommend this manga is you like shounen ai.

Seriously guys, I wish we could have more chapters of this shounen ai because it is just darn cute! Funny enough it has a somewhat similar art style to Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun with the colours and stuff. It just was easy on the eyes and made you read more which unfortunately not many BL is always "cute" but seeing Izumo and Ryuta made the reading experience or mine worthwhile!

The reason why I'm giving it a 7/10 as I said again, I felt it needed 5 more chapters at least cause it was a bit rushed. Thankfully that's my only complaint! Definitely folks you should read this ... BL if you're sick of looking bishouen boys the whole time lol!