zhang-shuyi

[zhang-shuyi]

Normal middle school girl enjoys normal middle school things… Until a boy she used to know transfers to her school.

[After School Lessons for Unripe Apples]

[Romance, coming of age]

Mi-Ae is your typical middle schooler, albeit a little shorter than most. She likes comics, idols and hanging out with her friends. Her main concerns are the pressures of exams and her struggles with studying. What happens when a boy she used to know as a kid transfers into her school with a new look, one that towers over the vast majority of their peers?

Cheol’s intimidating appearance isn’t the height of her struggles, as Mi-Ae soon comes to find that her childhood acquaintance rejects every attempt she makes at getting to know him.

How many shenanigans will she have to pull to get him to crack? And what becomes of their relationship when he finally does?

Personal Notes:

This manhwa is honestly my favourite Webtoon at the moment. Definitely a slow burn but absolutely worth it. The way friendship blossoms between them before either party even realises it is just so great. And of course, as a romance Manhwa, it’s safe to say that their friendship ripens into something more.

This Manhwa is great in so many ways. First of all, the female lead fits perfectly for a coming of age story because she’s nothing like most female leads in romances, beautiful, elegant, skilled or even that intelligent. Mi-Ae is exactly what you’d expect from a goofy middle schooler.

The male lead on the other hand is serious, outwardly mature and treats her like a kid. He’s considered intimidating by pretty much everybody else in the class and is referred to as ‘Lucifer’ by his peers. Don’t be fooled, they’re the same age and honestly, sometimes Cheol is more childish than her. Personally I think it just adds to his charm.

[zhang-shuyi]

Noble girl with terminal illness marries an assassin to survive.

[Hotaru no yomeiri]

[Romance]

Set in Meiji era Japan, the beautiful Satako Kirigaya (a girl from a noble family) turns down several marriage proposals due to her medical condition. The doctors say will prevent her from reaching adulthood.

One day Satako is kidnapped by a group of men that were paid to kill her. Among them is Gotou Shinpei, a legendary assassin. In order to survive, she strikes a deal.

“Let’s get married.”

Satako convinces Gotou that she’s fallen in love with him, thus sparking the beginning of their story.

Personal notes:

So far the story is in it’s early stages with most English translations of the manga containing just 6 chapters. Still, it’s an interesting read with a more peculiar dynamic than your standard romance manga.

I would recommend this to people who are into Yandere-esc troupes or those who are looking for a fresher, different kind of story than what they’re used to.

Despite there being so few chapters, the manga has already developed popularity.

I for one can say that the first few chapters were incredibly enjoyable and I can’t wait to see what comes next.