Turns Out My Online Friend is My Real-Life Boss! 3

Turns Out My Online Friend is My Real-Life Boss! 3 by Nmura

My rating: 3 of 5 stars


Hashimoto is clearly making an effort to be more assertive, at least when he isn't nearly panicking himself into an early grave over his lack of ability to measure up to being a good enough boyfriend. Oddly, it seems Shirase has these sames worries, though he's much better at hiding them most of the time. It is hilarious that they run into Kumada senior during their trip together, and while understandable that Shirase wanted to get out of there quick, might have resolved a lot of misconceptions had he stuck around until Hashimoto showed up again. Likewise, Kumada's younger brother probably could have proven his claims a bit more had he handed his phone to his friend for evidence or gone on speaker if they were at an apartment and not in public. It will also be curious to see if they ever figure out these past tie-ins with the umbrella and if we ever learn who this Makoto is or was and he shows up to join this odd group as well - just hopefully with slightly less misunderstanding and chaos.

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Turns Out My Online Friend is My Real-Life Boss! 2

Turns Out My Online Friend is My Real-Life Boss! 2 by Nmura

My rating: 3 of 5 stars


Oh my goodness. Just when it looks like the boys have sorted everything out, Kumada's older brother shows up and manages to somehow make everything even more confusing with his misunderstandings and vague assumptions. It looks like the roller coaster isn't over yet, but hopefully the boys are able to get things straightened back out again soon, especially since they're all in the game and work together, though the older Kumada doesn't know anyone's game avatar except for Hashimoto. Hashimoto is also still rather dense, but it's clear that he's trying and does care. He's super awkward sometimes with Shirase, but somehow it looks like overall they're on the same page at least when it comes to their relationship. Now if the boys could only stop jumping to the wrong conclusions and untangle this weird web of comedy they've ended up entangled in before it goes even further.

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Turns Out My Online Friend is My Real-Life Boss! 1

Turns Out My Online Friend is My Real-Life Boss! 1 by Nmura

My rating: 3 of 5 stars


Hashimoto is so oblivious it's hilarious. Fortunately, Shirase is understanding and even seems to find this to be part of Hashimoto's charm, though it causes more than a few misunderstandings and let downs along the way. Add in the declarations and confusion from Kumada, and this turns into almost as much of a comedy as it does a romance. It will be interesting to see how things develop now that Hashimoto has committed to trying to have a real romantic relationship. Just what will that mean to him, especially after so long focusing on just the game and their friendly interactions? He sure jumped from 0 to 100 with that declaration at the end. It's a good thing Shirase is learning to read him, though it would be hilarious to see what happens if they do take that step forward.

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The Yearning Fox Lies in Wait

The Yearning Fox Lies in Wait by Nmura

My rating: 2 of 5 stars


The idea has potential, but with only one volume, it feels forced, especially given the majority of the book is Kiyo doing his own thing while Ozaki keeps his distance with just enough information shared for Kiyo to realize he's a descendant of someone who was important to his "master" and go digging for more information. There isn't much of an ending either as Kiyo is still as a student and despite claiming they've now been in a relationship for years, they have only kissed and Kiyo is clearly not secure in their relationship or his what he knows about Ozaki yet. Not exactly the makings for a long term romance or steady relationship. 

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