This manga is so freaking beautiful in it's own simple and subtle way. As gwkimmy very well said, it IS in the spaces between. The gorgeous thing about this manga (besides the amazing sketchy art, of course), is the simplicity with which the author shows us complex feelings. There aren't any dramatic showdowns or extremely passionate scenes, but does doesn't make the dialogues and the interactions between Shima and Nacchan any less extraordinary.

As a queer guy, I feel the gentleness in this manga represents gay relationships much better than any other over-the-top yaoi/BL manga out there.

... Last updated on October 22nd, 2021, 4:28pm

This manga is really special. Instead of showing you a normal love story, which any BL can do, it shows you all the little moments between the characters that are outside the big relationship milestones. Their second kiss instead of their first kiss, them teasing each other and their friends knowing EXACTLY what's up, their walks home from school, a whisper in the ear that they wish to be together forever, Nacchan going right for the grab, knowing what it does to Shima, their expressing their trepidation that these days might come to an end in the future....

it's so beautiful, adorable, and has just a hint of bittersweet. Really reminds you of your first love in your youth and the passion with which you love each other. I wish them happiness, no matter how long it lasts.