Loss Time ni Hanamuke wo
Send Them a Farewell Gift for the Lost Time

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Anger is not always the only reason we decide to walk away from someone or something, and oftentimes love itself isn't enough to make us stay. Be that as it may, what makes us decide whether to try and fight for it or not is the strength of the bond and memories that bind us together.

Story:
Dealing with sad moments or tough situations in life can prove to be extremely tricky, depending on our personalities and overall circumstances we find ourselves in. This holds particularly true when it comes to relationships we built ourselves, and this is what this manga is all about. Although this ... is a BL, make no mistake that the accent is on the relationship itself, or the end of it, and how heart-wrenching it can be to try and let go, all the while dealing with your mind being so full of memories, blame, regrets and unanswered questions. This story progresses nicely, with no unnecessary complications or overused tropes, which really helps the reader get a better overall picture and a better grasp of what's going on.

Art:
The art is really sweet, and the design of the characters somehow really goes well with their personalities. Occasional panels with seemingly unrelated background stuff actually contribute a lot to what's being said at that specific time, be it during a monologue or a dialogue. Facial expressions are also nicely done and it's easy to feel the emotions of the characters.

Characters:
The characters have some depth to them, which can really be felt during introspection moments. There's character development, and there is relatable-ness to them. They portray youth, passion and hastiness, pain, regret and bittersweet 'goodbyes' and 'hellos'. The main focus is on the main couple, with little to no attention to supporting characters, which is really not a minus in this case, since the whole point is to understand the two of them and their bond. They are very different personality-wise, and it's interesting to see the same story from 2 different perspectives; it's interesting to see two people desperately trying to hold on, giving it their all, each in their own way.

Enjoyment:
For those who like well-written short stories, this is just the thing. You get a ride down the memory lane, nicely incorporated into the progress of the current narrative. It makes you root for them and wish for a happy ending. It's leaves a bittersweet aftertaste due to how realistic it sometimes feels and how it can make you remember your own experiences, but it's a lovely story overall.
Regardless of the gender, this manga can resonate with pretty much anyone who's ever been in love.

I didn't know what I was expecting when I started reading this story but it hit me like a truck in a highway... Only that it was a good thing rather than a tragedy.

Spoilers ahead. You've been warned.

The story starts with MC stating that he broke up with his boyfriend, so I expected the story to be about finding love again, but I was in for a ride.

I don't think that I've ever read a story about a break up and how much it affects both parts in such a heartwrenching and realistic way: You stop talking to the person, a text it's all it ... takes for a slip up into their bed and now you're heartbroken again but it hurts even more. You try to keep your distance but they appear in your life again. They know you so well it hurts. You're mad at them but you're also mad at yourself, in both cases you know why, but at the same time, accepting why you feel that way feels like an impossible task, so you ran away from it because that feels easier than facing everything.

The author seriously managed to portrait the extremely messy, confusing and sad reality of dealing with a break that you didn't really wanted to happen. It was a bit hard to read as someone that has gone through something very similar, but it was cathartic in a way.

This story could only have two endings in my opinion, and I think either way it would have been a masterpiece for me. The story is very well written, and the art was amazing. Definitely worth the time.