daily lives of high school boys has no plot. there are callbacks and references to past events, but there is no effort put into having an overarching narrative. and in this case, that works brilliantly. as its title implies, this is supposed to be a collection of day-to-day snapshots in the lives of a few dumb-ass high schoolers, and its insistence on episodicity makes the whole thing work like a charm. a lesser writer might have struggled with these constraints, but it never drags or feels repetitive.
the main characters are all likable, with similar yet distinct personalities. they insult each other, make poor decisions, and help each other out when it's necessary. they really feel like a friend group that naturally formed off-screen, and not just shunted together for plot convenience. most importantly, they're almost always hilarious. but as good as i find them, their side-character counterparts somehow surpass that high bar. whether it's the hard working student council, the crazy ass literature girl, or the female counterparts to our main trio of goofballs, the side characters manage to steal the show in the chapters they're featured in. they're all incredibly funny in their own ways, and the mangaka always puts them in situations that are perfect for each character.
in short, this manga was great. i was legitimately laughing out loud almost every other chapter, and i rarely saw a joke that didn't land. my only complaint was that it wasn't longer, but all good things have to come to an end eventually. if you want to read a manga that will have you cough-laughing, give this a try
