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Slow (ICHIKAWA Kei) ![]()
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Description
In the Slow series:
V.1 - Slow Starter
It's a story about two boys, Kiyo and Ino, who go to different schools but take the same train every morning. As time passes by they become aware of each other but never engage in conversation until one day when Kiyo oversleeps in the train and is awoken by Ino. From that point on they begin talking to each other and eventually become good friends...
Read Vol. 1 free on Piccoma
V.2 - Slow Days
1.) Slow Days
2.) Start Line
3.) Hanashi wo Shinagara
4.) Stargazer
5.) Toritome no Nai Koi no Shi
What would happen if one day a gaping hole suddenly opened in your che... More...
V.1 - Slow Starter
It's a story about two boys, Kiyo and Ino, who go to different schools but take the same train every morning. As time passes by they become aware of each other but never engage in conversation until one day when Kiyo oversleeps in the train and is awoken by Ino. From that point on they begin talking to each other and eventually become good friends...
Read Vol. 1 free on Piccoma
V.2 - Slow Days
1.) Slow Days
2.) Start Line
3.) Hanashi wo Shinagara
4.) Stargazer
5.) Toritome no Nai Koi no Shi
What would happen if one day a gaping hole suddenly opened in your che... More...
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Associated Names
Kaze no Sukima
Slow Days
Slow Starter (ICHIKAWA Kei)
Toritome no Nai Koi no Shi
スロウデイズ
スロースターター (ICHIKAWA Kei)
慢热者
我的慢熱情人
我的慢熱生活
清×伊野爱情系列
Slow Days
Slow Starter (ICHIKAWA Kei)
Toritome no Nai Koi no Shi
スロウデイズ
スロースターター (ICHIKAWA Kei)
慢热者
我的慢熱情人
我的慢熱生活
清×伊野爱情系列
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Latest Release(s)
v.2 c.Extra by Rainbow Puke Scans over 7 years ago
c.Oneshot by Must Be Endless over 8 years ago
c.Oneshot by namasuki over 9 years ago
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c.Oneshot by Must Be Endless over 8 years ago
c.Oneshot by namasuki over 9 years ago
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Status
in Country of Origin
2 Volumes (Complete)
Completely Scanlated?
No
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User Rating
Average: 8.6 / 10.0 (463 votes)
Bayesian Average: 8.46 / 10.0
Bayesian Average: 8.46 / 10.0
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Last Updated
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Year
2012
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Licensed (in English)
No
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Activity Stats (vs. other series)
Weekly Pos #746 
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Monthly Pos #1643(+129)
3 Month Pos #3791 (No change)
6 Month Pos #4424(+450)
Year Pos #6437(+690)
(+20)Monthly Pos #1643
(+129)3 Month Pos #3791 (No change)
6 Month Pos #4424
(+450)Year Pos #6437
(+690)List Stats
On 441 reading lists
On 257 wish lists
On 1156 completed lists
On 10 unfinished lists
On 396 custom lists
On 257 wish lists
On 1156 completed lists
On 10 unfinished lists
On 396 custom lists
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This was one of the best shounen ai I've read. I especially love the main story. I really like how slow their love grew and how although it was slow, it wasn't to the point of it being annoying. Their insecurities were also fleshed out really well. Especially Ino's towards the end of the story.
The other stories in the second volume were also nice. I have nothing to complain about any of them. The story about the senior and his junior was probably one of the most memorable one for me.
The other stories in the second volume were also nice. I have nothing to complain about any of them. The story about the senior and his junior was probably one of the most memorable one for me.
Its a typical school romance shonen ai plot, but it was done really well. The progression of the story was well thought out and the characters didn't seem exaggerated like in other shonen ai manga. I like that they took their time to develop the relationship between Kiyo and Ino instead of rushing it because it made the end result so much more sweet. The art was nothing special (a little sloppy at points), but it didn't distract me from the story at all.
Toritome no Nai Koi no Shi:
If only that could happen to me. Heart, where are you, speak to me, I need to know now whoop because, my loneliness, is killing me
and I
I must confess, I still believe
If only that could happen to me. Heart, where are you, speak to me, I need to know now whoop because, my loneliness, is killing me
and I
I must confess, I still believe
By hard I mean it will leave you aww-ing so hard.
If you like dynamic plot, fast paced, high character manga, this is not for you. This manga stays true to the title, Slow Start. The plot moves really slow, but slow plot and subtle emotion change is definitely Ichikawa Kei's forte. No unnecessary drama, just your usual pure and a little bit naughty teenage crush developing into love in such a sweetest way. Reminds you a lot when you are still young and pure (haha) and crushing into a stanger on your morning commute. It's just, sigh, so pure and sweet.
This has become my comfort read, along with another Ichikawa Kei's manga (Kocchimuitte Waratte, Blue Sky Complex) I always read when I feel down. Definitely will left you feel a little bit lonely but satisfied.
If you like dynamic plot, fast paced, high character manga, this is not for you. This manga stays true to the title, Slow Start. The plot moves really slow, but slow plot and subtle emotion change is definitely Ichikawa Kei's forte. No unnecessary drama, just your usual pure and a little bit naughty teenage crush developing into love in such a sweetest way. Reminds you a lot when you are still young and pure (haha) and crushing into a stanger on your morning commute. It's just, sigh, so pure and sweet.
This has become my comfort read, along with another Ichikawa Kei's manga (Kocchimuitte Waratte, Blue Sky Complex) I always read when I feel down. Definitely will left you feel a little bit lonely but satisfied.
Oh, man, I've read SO many disappointing or unsatisfying mangas, lately, and this story is just. A HUGE breath of fresh air. It's super cute and sweet, and has a NON-AMBIGUOUS happy ending (thank freaking god; so tired of ambiguity) and it's completely drama free. Every single character is likable, too, which is nice.
I just want MOAR.
Excuse me while I read it all over again!
... Last updated on October 27th, 2015, 7:27pm
I just want MOAR.
Excuse me while I read it all over again!
... Last updated on October 27th, 2015, 7:27pm
Ahh I cried while reading this ;w; Not because it's sad, just cause it's SO GODDAMN CUTE.
Probably the best Shounen-ai I have ever read tbh.
It's the usual drama between two guys confused about their feelings for another guy, but portrayed in a very pure and sweet way xD
BL these days are just full of unnecessary angst, dark or just about the guys doing it, so this manga was very fresh, since it portrayed more about their feelings instead of their sexual desires (lol) Well that's Shounen ai for you I guess.
Anyway, TOTALLY RECOMMENDED.
Probably the best Shounen-ai I have ever read tbh.
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I loved how they switched the POV from Kiyo to Ino so that we could see Ino's feelings developing towards Kiyo *sighs* so adorable really.
It's the usual drama between two guys confused about their feelings for another guy, but portrayed in a very pure and sweet way xD
BL these days are just full of unnecessary angst, dark or just about the guys doing it, so this manga was very fresh, since it portrayed more about their feelings instead of their sexual desires (lol) Well that's Shounen ai for you I guess.
Anyway, TOTALLY RECOMMENDED.
It's super cute! Most romance I've seen in shoujo and BL with trains tend to be really boring and annoying, but there was a definite heart tingling moment here. I could feel true love bloom. ><
It has a sequel in the 2013 autumn Citron anthology.
It has a sequel in the 2013 autumn Citron anthology.
I truly appreciate the mangaka showing the progression of their relationship. It was so natural and so it was awesome. The art could've been better, but I like this style of art anyway.
It's very nice shounen ai. Story is not forced and its simplicity plays here for its quality ^.^ There is good relationship- and feelings- development.Such a pity the feelings you got are not so much intense. It's first reason why I'm lowering the rating just a little. Another more important thing which brings this manga further away from full rate is quite confusing speech bubbles. Was it only me or one can't really recognize some times who says what? It rather disturbed me >.<
About art: Don't expect premium quality art. It's just simple but still quite nice one
About art: Don't expect premium quality art. It's just simple but still quite nice one
Awesome!!! It was giggly, fluffy, cutesy, lovely all over. Gawsh gave me the butterflies man!!! Gosh this manga was just too cute. I couldn't stop smiling. It was like eating a sweet ice cream sundae with cherries and candies on top, with chocolate and caramel toppings, engulfs with syrup!!! My sweet feels man!
... Last updated on January 9th, 2014, 7:36pm
... Last updated on January 9th, 2014, 7:36pm
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