Black or White 11 by Sachimo
My rating: 2 of 5 stars
It's been awhile since the last volume was released, which combined with the way the story jumps around in this volume, makes it harder to follow than usual. Shin finally gets to be on set with Shige, but the cost may be more than they can pay with this new blackmail strategy. Shin has a lot of people looking out for them, but they all seem just as stuck as he is beyond just not wanting him to be trapped by this CEO. The most confusing part is when Shin walks out, but then we have the birthday celebration/wedding proposal that seems to flow too naturally and is super sweet with neither of them seeming to be too worried about spectators. Of course, something that relaxing would only be a dream, or is it? Hopefully it'll be foreshadowing for the future as there are at least a couple of volumes still planned.
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August 16, 2025
Black of White 10
Black or White 10 by Sachimo
My rating: 2 of 5 stars
Seems things are coming out in the open, though Shige doesn't yet realize what Shin has learned. More than a little turmoil coming up that can rock the boat in this volume, with the boys no longer on the same page entirely. What exactly happened in the last meeting, what is Shin thinking of doing, and how will the others react when they find out what happened? Shige isn't the only one who is likely to lose it when he realizes the CEO came after Shin directly again, and this time may have been far more effective.
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My rating: 2 of 5 stars
Seems things are coming out in the open, though Shige doesn't yet realize what Shin has learned. More than a little turmoil coming up that can rock the boat in this volume, with the boys no longer on the same page entirely. What exactly happened in the last meeting, what is Shin thinking of doing, and how will the others react when they find out what happened? Shige isn't the only one who is likely to lose it when he realizes the CEO came after Shin directly again, and this time may have been far more effective.
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Black or White 09
Black or White 09 by Sachimo
My rating: 2 of 5 stars
The CEO and his family seem to have their sights set on Shin, and everyone is on high alert. Shin himself is mostly clueless, but he's aware enough at least to realize it's odd that he is the only one singled out to receive a business card. Shin and Shige seem very secure in their relationship at the moment, even as Shige admits to some jealousy when it comes to Shin's manager if no one else. They aren't aware of the depths of this new threat chasing after Shin though. Hopefully things won't get too rocky for the boys. The phone call is rather hilarious, but of course they play it off being actors. Shin doesn't manage to fool Shige nearly as well as the other film crew however.
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My rating: 2 of 5 stars
The CEO and his family seem to have their sights set on Shin, and everyone is on high alert. Shin himself is mostly clueless, but he's aware enough at least to realize it's odd that he is the only one singled out to receive a business card. Shin and Shige seem very secure in their relationship at the moment, even as Shige admits to some jealousy when it comes to Shin's manager if no one else. They aren't aware of the depths of this new threat chasing after Shin though. Hopefully things won't get too rocky for the boys. The phone call is rather hilarious, but of course they play it off being actors. Shin doesn't manage to fool Shige nearly as well as the other film crew however.
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May 13, 2025
Black or White 8
Black or White 8 by Sachimo
My rating: 2 of 5 stars
I honestly don't know why I keep reading this series as nothing much ever happens outside of the sex scenes, but I hate leaving things unfinished, too. The CEO now seems to be showing up once again, which could spell trouble, especially now that they've somehow managed to get everyone on the same set. Just how badly could this house of cards really fall?
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My rating: 2 of 5 stars
I honestly don't know why I keep reading this series as nothing much ever happens outside of the sex scenes, but I hate leaving things unfinished, too. The CEO now seems to be showing up once again, which could spell trouble, especially now that they've somehow managed to get everyone on the same set. Just how badly could this house of cards really fall?
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Black or White 7
Black or White 7 by Sachimo
My rating: 2 of 5 stars
Well, didn't expect that twist with Shige's manager. Can't say there are too many surprises regarding the filming process or what happens in Shin and Shige's relationship. Everyone keeps talking about protecting Shin especially, but now even Tatara knows at least some of what Shige has been putting up with for the sake of their relationship. It's a wonder truthfully that both of them are doing as well as they are, and at rival companies, though it's not like Shige seems to be given a choice in the matter. It would be interesting if a time came that he genuinely could leave and join the same company as Shin and Tartara, though that does also make me wonder what company Tatara was with before he joined Shin's; can't recall if that was mentioned previously, though obviously he's been around for awhile and knows the kind of dirty tricks people play. Even then, he seems shocked at Shige's story.
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My rating: 2 of 5 stars
Well, didn't expect that twist with Shige's manager. Can't say there are too many surprises regarding the filming process or what happens in Shin and Shige's relationship. Everyone keeps talking about protecting Shin especially, but now even Tatara knows at least some of what Shige has been putting up with for the sake of their relationship. It's a wonder truthfully that both of them are doing as well as they are, and at rival companies, though it's not like Shige seems to be given a choice in the matter. It would be interesting if a time came that he genuinely could leave and join the same company as Shin and Tartara, though that does also make me wonder what company Tatara was with before he joined Shin's; can't recall if that was mentioned previously, though obviously he's been around for awhile and knows the kind of dirty tricks people play. Even then, he seems shocked at Shige's story.
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May 12, 2025
Black or White 6
Black or White 6 by Sachimo
My rating: 2 of 5 stars
It looks like Shige's agency may have basically blackmailed him into signing up, but the picture we've seen so far also looks like it may have been from college and not a recent "mistake". Now we get more romance scenes on the set and the boys come together even more desperate than before. Shin still has no clue what Tatara is thinking, but it seems the other's may have a better idea, even when Tatara himself claimed all he wanted to do was protect a friend and fellow actor. For all that Shin may truthfully be the better actor while Shige has been in the spotlight longer for his looks, both still desperately try to hide their own insecurities while also clinging to each other. They might be terrified of their "secret" getting out, but they seem sure of each other any time the few people in the know challenge their relationship.
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My rating: 2 of 5 stars
It looks like Shige's agency may have basically blackmailed him into signing up, but the picture we've seen so far also looks like it may have been from college and not a recent "mistake". Now we get more romance scenes on the set and the boys come together even more desperate than before. Shin still has no clue what Tatara is thinking, but it seems the other's may have a better idea, even when Tatara himself claimed all he wanted to do was protect a friend and fellow actor. For all that Shin may truthfully be the better actor while Shige has been in the spotlight longer for his looks, both still desperately try to hide their own insecurities while also clinging to each other. They might be terrified of their "secret" getting out, but they seem sure of each other any time the few people in the know challenge their relationship.
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Black or White 5
Black or White 5 by Sachimo
My rating: 2 of 5 stars
Shin and Shige both grow a lot in their careers, but the ride isn't over yet. Their friends and managers even pitch in to help out, but it seems even with all their caution, someone else is poised to drop the other shoe on their story before they may be ready for it. This may be the eye of the storm, but there have been a few good realizations along the way that hopefully will help them through to the end.
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My rating: 2 of 5 stars
Shin and Shige both grow a lot in their careers, but the ride isn't over yet. Their friends and managers even pitch in to help out, but it seems even with all their caution, someone else is poised to drop the other shoe on their story before they may be ready for it. This may be the eye of the storm, but there have been a few good realizations along the way that hopefully will help them through to the end.
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Black or White 4
Black or White 4 by Sachimo
My rating: 2 of 5 stars
While everyone does seem to want to protect Shin, it seems Tatara might have some other hidden motivations that at least a few of those around him have picked up on. Shige is struggling while Shin seems to be hitting his stride, though he still lacks confidence in himself. Can these two really pull it together and find their own confidence, both in their own careers and together, before it's too late?
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My rating: 2 of 5 stars
While everyone does seem to want to protect Shin, it seems Tatara might have some other hidden motivations that at least a few of those around him have picked up on. Shige is struggling while Shin seems to be hitting his stride, though he still lacks confidence in himself. Can these two really pull it together and find their own confidence, both in their own careers and together, before it's too late?
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May 11, 2025
Black or White 3
Black or White 3 by Sachimo
My rating: 2 of 5 stars
Shin seems both aware and oddly clueless at the same time, while Shige is even more visibly jealous at times. Neither one seems aware that Tatara has discovered their secret, but for the moment, he at least seems to be on Shin's side as they've made unlikely friends in the business, so hopefully that will be another win for this couple. Even Shin seems to get jealous at times now, not that he has much of a clue what to do with it. On a whole, they still aren't talking a lot about their insecurities or how to work on things together, especially if their secret does come out as things seem to be hinting towards.
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My rating: 2 of 5 stars
Shin seems both aware and oddly clueless at the same time, while Shige is even more visibly jealous at times. Neither one seems aware that Tatara has discovered their secret, but for the moment, he at least seems to be on Shin's side as they've made unlikely friends in the business, so hopefully that will be another win for this couple. Even Shin seems to get jealous at times now, not that he has much of a clue what to do with it. On a whole, they still aren't talking a lot about their insecurities or how to work on things together, especially if their secret does come out as things seem to be hinting towards.
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May 8, 2025
Black or White 2
Black or White 2 by Sachimo
My rating: 2 of 5 stars
While we do get some cute back story, a lot of this volume is jealousy, angst, and miscommunication if they aren't actually in their apartment together, which is a really hard way to live. Hope these two can find some comfort and common ground sooner rather than later, because they look pretty desperate and rocky at the moment, which is even more sad given how clear it is they both want to be together.
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My rating: 2 of 5 stars
While we do get some cute back story, a lot of this volume is jealousy, angst, and miscommunication if they aren't actually in their apartment together, which is a really hard way to live. Hope these two can find some comfort and common ground sooner rather than later, because they look pretty desperate and rocky at the moment, which is even more sad given how clear it is they both want to be together.
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April 13, 2025
Black or White 1
Black or White 1 by Sachimo
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
This has an interesting set up with two rising actors already in a committed relationship before their fame takes off, where most series with this set up start the relationship when the actors begin working together. What seems like the set up for their downfall, is that both of them are terrified of being "caught" and hurting the other or the other losing interest in them. They both seem to be typecast fairly heavily as well, which is unlikely to help with their insecurities. Hopefully the current doomsday outlook doesn't prevail, but only time (and more installments to the story) will tell.
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My rating: 3 of 5 stars
This has an interesting set up with two rising actors already in a committed relationship before their fame takes off, where most series with this set up start the relationship when the actors begin working together. What seems like the set up for their downfall, is that both of them are terrified of being "caught" and hurting the other or the other losing interest in them. They both seem to be typecast fairly heavily as well, which is unlikely to help with their insecurities. Hopefully the current doomsday outlook doesn't prevail, but only time (and more installments to the story) will tell.
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