【Ai da nante Iwanai kara】A heart-wrenching BL manga that's buzzing in the streets, weaving a tale of bittersweet love!

“Ai da nante Iwanai kara” – This work's story and human relationships are incredibly dramatic. It's a sweet yet heartbreaking tale woven from complex relationships and reunions.

The protagonist, Fuji, was spending happy days with his lover, Seijin, but at his grandmother's funeral, he reunites with his high school best friend, Yachiyo, after a long time. They had become estranged in high school due to a certain event. This reunion stirs up buried feelings from the past, causing turmoil in Fuji's heart.

Was that love? This story, which captures the emotions one wanted to forget, wanted to erase, while bridging the past, present, and future, evokes deep feelings in readers.

An essential aspect of this story is the portrayal of the characters' emotions. The differences in the timing of recognizing their feelings (romantic interest), lingering emotions that haven't faded away, and regrets. These are universal emotions that everyone experiences, and readers will be reminded of their own “that time.” Especially, the past recollections and changes in the relationship between Yachiyo and Fuji are deeply memorable. While Fuji spends happy days with his lover Seijin, the reunion with Yachiyo creates a frustrating distance and unspoken feelings that resonate with the readers.

Finally, let's touch on how the story ends.

This manga might feel a bit unsatisfying for those expecting a lovey-dovey happy ending. The relationship between Yachiyo and Fuji ends without a resolution, but this leaves room for readers' imagination. I myself wanted to know what happens to them in the future, and if there's a sequel, I'd definitely pick it up. And what do you know, a sequel publication has been announced! How delightful! The charm of this work lies in the multifaceted impressions that change as readers empathize with the characters. It's a story that stays with you long after reading, so if you're interested in dramatic BL manga, definitely check this out!