This is one of the most innocent and precious friends to lovers stories I've ever read. Jiro is a sweet, honest, and direct, but cautious guy who wants to be accepted for who he is but is afraid to get too close to those around him. Enter Mitsuru - an adorable but pessimistic boy who has isolated himself due to fear of being outed. When Jiro stumbles onto Mitsuru's secret he's excited to finally have someone to connect with. I loved watching how their relationship developed and how that bond expanded their world. If you're looking for a detox from your average BL - this might just be your next comfort read.

If you're looking for a cute, lighthearted read to reset your mind (sometimes you need that after a yaoi/BL binge) then this is an excellent choice. The couple are adorable, the art is beautiful, and the overall story unfolds very smoothly. I read it in one night. Could not put it down! My only complaint is that I want more. But is that really a bad thing? Definitely an author I'd like to see more from.

Spoilers ahead! With the most recent update I can't say I love this as much as I had. The budding relationship between the two leads is very sweet and cute and I hope worth continuing beyond chapter 4. However, in chapter 4 our BL loving uke is drugged and noncon follows. It was hard for me to read considering how light and heartwarming the previous chapters had been. This chapter did not feel as if it were written to move the story ahead at all and I'm honestly dreading the next chapter because we all know how these situations are typically treated in BL. However, if you can get passed that maybe hold on for the cute BaristaxFirefighter ship we all signed up for.

This sets a solid tone for what a dom/sub story should be. From the start everything between the two leads is about consent and trying to understand the other's needs. I'm not against more aggressive/rough treatment but it needs to be on this level of respect between the partners. Shuji and Itsuki's relationship is so cute but sexy. I loved seeing how their two personalities differed between public life and in the bedroom. The fact that Shuji has a soft heart makes his role as the dom all the better to me. I also loved how learning he was a sub helped Itsuki grow as a person. 10/10 pairing. Highly recommend.