Yamaguchi-kun wa Warukunai
Yamaguchi-kun Isn't So Bad

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I absolutely love this series so far. I know it's a shoujo, but I honestly think it can capture a lot of people who are even remotely interested in the romance genre. There are no love triangles or misunderstanding/denial of feelings. They just really care about each other! It's light-hearted and has surprisingly good comedy. The love is so gentle and pure, and to top it all off the art is amazing! Unfortunately, the release of each chapter is kind of erratic, but for now, I am assuming it's monthly (about 47 pages per chapter). Please give this series a shot!

Exceptionally cute manga about a girl who wants to befriend a male.

This makes me squeal. As of now, the manga doesn't seem anywhere near close, but it seems like the mangaka is planning for something short and cute. AND I'M ALL FOR IT.

In my opinion, a bit unusual for a shoujo, really. A cute story that progresses smoothly and timely, with realistic characters and cute people. You think you are seeing a lot of cute? Wait until you read it and rush to the pharmacy for insulin shots.

Satsuki is such a sweet protagonist, who supports our male lead boldly knowing that just because he looks ... scary doesn't mean he is scary. A person who stands up for others despite being a little, for the lack of a better term, 'weak' herself. So lovable.

Yamaguchi-kun is the cutest being ever. He gives me real husband vibes. Protective, studious, athletic, a lone wolf because everyone is scared away from him, but truly a nice, kind person. My heart is melting. I love him so much.

Go read this already, for heaven's sake. 'Cause Yamaguchi-kun isn't bad at all.

If there is one word I could use to describe this manga it would be "forgettable".
I don't mean forgettable in a bad way, but forgettable in the sense it has nothing unique. The author seems to be afraid to deviate from the standard cookie-cutter characters and plot.

Spoilers below, so better to skip the next two paragraphs.

Firstly, the two protagonists. Asuka is just your standard male protagonist that just has the unfortunate luck of looking like a Yakuza. Plot twist, he's actually a really nice guy that's focused on his studies. Something we've seen in other mangas before that have captured this way better.
Satsuki is ... a shy girl that is the only one that sees that he's actually a nice guy and his appearance doesn't reflect his personality.

As for the plot. It's nothing to write home about. In the 14 chapters I've read, it feels like it's a race to tick all the classic romcom issues. They show one of the protagonists getting jealous, the conflict where the class finds out they're dating, the festival where they end up having some alone time, sharing food from their bento, shyness when asking the other to hang out during a schooltrip.
When we reach the stage where he confesses to her, it left me feeling unsatisfied. There were no conflicts, not character growth between them first meeting and dating. There is nothing about either character that gives them any sort of depth. Their love bloomed for no apparent reason and it felt like another checkmark to tick.

Would I recommend this manga? Sure, it's a rather inoffensive manga that follows the standard issues we read in almost every other romcom. It's great for people new to the shoujo/romcom genre or someone that has nothing better to do. However, if you're experienced to this genre, your time would be much better invested reading any of the other hundreds of romcoms out there.