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playout_odd's Reviews
Reviews Written: 44
Marked Helpful: 8 times
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December 6, 2023 (PST)
Stopped reading--non-conThis review contains spoilers. Stopped reading in chapter 3. Major dub-con issues from the beginning but went full non-con. No thanks!
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December 5, 2023 (PST)
Quick and IncompleteThis review contains spoilers. Although this story is tagged as complete it feels like it ends in the middle and the entire thing is rushed to the point of unbelievability. It's a cute enough premise but not well executed.
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December 5, 2023 (PST)
Bittersweet and hopefulThis review contains spoilers. This story doesn't deserve the 18+ rating IMO. Even the LGBT content is relegated to a side character who is barely in it. That said, the protagonist is a lovely character with real agency, a good heart, and an indomitable spirit, which is nice to see in a manga. The other MC has a very tragic backstory but finds healing in the relationship that grows between them. The exploration of what makes real family, real friendships, and real love is done well.
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November 23, 2023 (PST)
Slow paced but sweetThis review contains spoilers. IMO, this story went on longer than it needed to with artificial drama thrown in through rivals, false-rivals, and misunderstandings. But it has some features that really set it apart from a lot of the rest of the genre: the main characters talk about their feelings and their problems, they have realistic insecurities and the male LI isn't some idealized perfect man, the sex is consensual without false modesty or a totally passive female LI (she even takes the lead sometimes), and they don't climax 8+ times in a row and they're not always in the mood. There's a diverse supporting cast and a (mostly) believable relationship progression. It's nice.
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November 22, 2023 (PST)
Different than expected but good!This review contains spoilers. I was afraid of consent issues in this story because of the title and description but it was actually better than usual in this regard. The MC likes and appreciates the "lewd" way she's being thanked. And rather than a somewhat creepy stage or street magician, the LI is more like a sorcerer/magical being. The pacing is good for a short story and, all told, it's an enjoyable one.
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November 21, 2023 (PST)
Great story, misleading coverThis review contains spoilers. From the cover you'd think this is a bisexual and maybe poly story that is going to be heavy on the sex. It isn't that at all. It is a purely sapphic love story with a relatively mild and somewhat brief sex scene. It is a lovely story. I just wish the cover and summary reflected the content better.
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November 13, 2023 (PST)
Not really enemies to lovers but cute all the sameThe leads are more like frenemies. At least according to the guy. He reads as neurodivergent. He is equal parts obtuse and sweet. The love story unfolds at a pleasant pace and resolves nearly with no artificial drama from miscommunication or a late introduced love rival.
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November 9, 2023 (PST)
Lovely start to finishThis is a rare M/F manga romance where the characters (mostly) act like real people, the female lead has self-agency and goals beyond love, and the male love interest respects and cares about her outside of dating, expresses his feelings (including feeling shy and uncertain himself), and maybe rarest of all--the sex is consensual, careful, and totally mutual. 5 stars!
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November 4, 2023 (PST)
Don't let the title fool youHe may have some scumbag tendencies but this is still a lovely story with an unlikely pairing that have more in common than at first meets the eye.
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November 4, 2023 (PST)
Chef's KissThis story is well paced and fun. There are a few translation errors but not so much the plot is hard to follow. The puppy enthusiasm of the love interest is endearing.
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November 3, 2023 (PST)
Unexpected, hot, and sweetI didn't know what to expect from this story but I was pleasantly surprised. All of the characters are more complex than they seem at first. And for a story that has as much sex as this one does, it is also quite tender.
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November 3, 2023 (PST)
Sweeter than you'd thinkThis story is sweeter than you'd think given the set up. Although the plot moves a little more quickly than seems realistic it's still got a lot of heart for a story with multiple unrequited love threads, jealousy, pining, and a pseudo love triangle.
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November 2, 2023 (PST)
Surprisingly tender and perfectly sweetThe complexities of grief and loss are woven with healing and hopefulness and new beginnings in this sweet, redemptive love story.
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November 2, 2023 (PST)
Puppy love with a little angstThe boss has closed himself off to love to protect his wounded heart but he'll be worn down with the boundless determination of his lovestruck junior and the help of a magic wish.
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October 29, 2023 (PST)
Cute collection of short storiesI haven't read them all but the first several "chapters" are each their own complete love story with new characters to fumble their way into romance.
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October 27, 2023 (PST)
Slow burn, time travel romanceThis is a slow burn tale of love between two men from different times and places. There is angst and uncertainty but also lots of heart.
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October 26, 2023 (PST)
Short and sweetThis is a one chapter complete story of love between childhood/lifelong best friends. It is short and sweet.
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October 24, 2023 (PST)
Dark romanceThis is a tough read with difficult subject matter but a beautiful story of love and redemption, nevertheless.
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October 23, 2023 (PST)
Sweet (and sometimes bitter)This collection of love stories are all sweet. Some are funny, some are tragic and bitter sweet. The art is lovely and the stories a rich variety.
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December 6, 2023 (PST)