Cherry Blossoms After Winter 7 by Bamwoo
My rating: 2 of 5 stars
If this is truly meant to be the last volume in the series following the online chapter releases, it would need to wrap up season 4 and the epilogues (of which there are many). We do finally meet Taesung's dad in the last season, and while it seems he could be a bigger challenge than Ms. Ha was, seems oddly more reasonable in some ways too, though boundaries are questionable and clearly has little to no concept of how to interact as a father rather than a business figure. Haebom is his usual innocent self, which draws more than a few people to him and may stir up some misunderstandings along the way. For as meek and passive as Haebom usually is, it's also good to see that he does actually get jealous and worries about Taesung, too. Their big office job ended up being a bit of a land mine, but it seems like they're also gaining some good experience and connections in the process.
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March 11, 2025
March 10, 2025
Cherry Blossoms After Winter 6
Cherry Blossoms After Winter 6 by Bamwoo
My rating: 2 of 5 stars
As with volume 5, it's very difficult to tell where this volume starts or ends compared to the chapter format available to read online. From the description, it would appear this ends somewhere between the end of season 3 or early on in season 4, which is an odd stopping point, but still possible. At minimum, it would seem that the promise rings at least make an appearance here and Jia joins the ranks of friends in the know. Fortunately, the boys seem to have some good friends on their side at least, and haven't run into too many problems in their personal lives. The main focus seems to have turned to dating, life after college (including work), and lots of explicit scenes. If you were to count the pages, you'd find more explicit content than anything else (someone online actually did count at one point). v
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My rating: 2 of 5 stars
As with volume 5, it's very difficult to tell where this volume starts or ends compared to the chapter format available to read online. From the description, it would appear this ends somewhere between the end of season 3 or early on in season 4, which is an odd stopping point, but still possible. At minimum, it would seem that the promise rings at least make an appearance here and Jia joins the ranks of friends in the know. Fortunately, the boys seem to have some good friends on their side at least, and haven't run into too many problems in their personal lives. The main focus seems to have turned to dating, life after college (including work), and lots of explicit scenes. If you were to count the pages, you'd find more explicit content than anything else (someone online actually did count at one point). v
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Cherry Blossoms After Winter 5
Cherry Blossoms After Winter 5 by Bamwoo
My rating: 2 of 5 stars
It's hard to tell where these volumes end when you're reading the chapter version online rather than volumes, and those don't always match up. Regardless, this new season ups the rating for the series for a reason, and as a result a good portion of the content is a lot more explicit and a lot less story driven. Significantly less progress is made in their day-to-day lives, but it's clear Taesung and Haebom will have a very physical relationship going forward now that they've crossed that bridge. Taesung's new interest in baking is another interesting twist. As usual, his world revolves around Haebom, and if it doesn't make him happy, he doesn't seem to have much interest or place much value in it.
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My rating: 2 of 5 stars
It's hard to tell where these volumes end when you're reading the chapter version online rather than volumes, and those don't always match up. Regardless, this new season ups the rating for the series for a reason, and as a result a good portion of the content is a lot more explicit and a lot less story driven. Significantly less progress is made in their day-to-day lives, but it's clear Taesung and Haebom will have a very physical relationship going forward now that they've crossed that bridge. Taesung's new interest in baking is another interesting twist. As usual, his world revolves around Haebom, and if it doesn't make him happy, he doesn't seem to have much interest or place much value in it.
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March 9, 2025
Cherry Blossoms After Winter 4
Cherry Blossoms After Winter 4 by Bamwoo
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Jaegyun really does turn out to be trouble, but it seems he has a history of this, so the rest of their classmates don't give much thought to anything he says or does other than being disgusted that he's targeting an underclassman. Taesung and Haebom both have more than a few moments battling their own jealousy monsters, though their relationship seems more secure than ever. Even Ms. Ha making waves doesn't really put a dent in them, just makes them worry for a bit which is understandable the way Haebom has always been so careful and mindful of causing any concerns for his caretakers. It's rather impressive how Haebom is learning to step up little by little when they have these new situations to confront, not that he always has the best judgment right in the middle of the conflict, but he's doing much better. Yonghee also steps up more than a few times to help the boys, though it's rather hilarious he still hasn't figured out that they live together, or that they haven't told him considering he's clearly been supportive this entire time.
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My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Jaegyun really does turn out to be trouble, but it seems he has a history of this, so the rest of their classmates don't give much thought to anything he says or does other than being disgusted that he's targeting an underclassman. Taesung and Haebom both have more than a few moments battling their own jealousy monsters, though their relationship seems more secure than ever. Even Ms. Ha making waves doesn't really put a dent in them, just makes them worry for a bit which is understandable the way Haebom has always been so careful and mindful of causing any concerns for his caretakers. It's rather impressive how Haebom is learning to step up little by little when they have these new situations to confront, not that he always has the best judgment right in the middle of the conflict, but he's doing much better. Yonghee also steps up more than a few times to help the boys, though it's rather hilarious he still hasn't figured out that they live together, or that they haven't told him considering he's clearly been supportive this entire time.
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Cherry Blossoms After Winter 3
Cherry Blossoms After Winter 3 by Bamwoo
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Taesung might be a bit forceful in his ideas from time to time, but he really does manage to set up things nicely for himself and Haebom. If anything, it's a surprise Ms. Ha doesn't ask more questions when she inspects their new place. Yonghee also turns out to be an excellent friend to both Taesung and Haebom; if anything they are very lucky that he ends up in the same college program with both of them. This Jaegyun on the other hand, seems to be trouble with the way he's fixated on Haebom, to the point that even innocent and kind Haebom also seems to be growing uncomfortable around him and questioning more than he normally would. Yuri also seems to be another troublemaker, but because she's interested in Taesung and he's clearly not returning any interest. She doesn't seem to have much if any thoughts about Taesung and Haebom always being together like some of the others.
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My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Taesung might be a bit forceful in his ideas from time to time, but he really does manage to set up things nicely for himself and Haebom. If anything, it's a surprise Ms. Ha doesn't ask more questions when she inspects their new place. Yonghee also turns out to be an excellent friend to both Taesung and Haebom; if anything they are very lucky that he ends up in the same college program with both of them. This Jaegyun on the other hand, seems to be trouble with the way he's fixated on Haebom, to the point that even innocent and kind Haebom also seems to be growing uncomfortable around him and questioning more than he normally would. Yuri also seems to be another troublemaker, but because she's interested in Taesung and he's clearly not returning any interest. She doesn't seem to have much if any thoughts about Taesung and Haebom always being together like some of the others.
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March 8, 2025
Cherry Blossoms After Winter 2
Cherry Blossoms After Winter 2 by Bamwoo
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
The boys have a rocky time of things, but do eventually manage to get on the same page. Haebom's school life also seems to be much better once he stops trying to avoid Taesung. Truthfully, they both seem to do better when they are together and seem to struggle a lot when they try to keep their distance, even if they are trying to tell themselves it is for the sake of the other. Their little graduation heart to heart is absolutely adorable. It's no wonder Haebom keeps melting Taesung if he keeps up these sort of innocent moments.
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My rating: 3 of 5 stars
The boys have a rocky time of things, but do eventually manage to get on the same page. Haebom's school life also seems to be much better once he stops trying to avoid Taesung. Truthfully, they both seem to do better when they are together and seem to struggle a lot when they try to keep their distance, even if they are trying to tell themselves it is for the sake of the other. Their little graduation heart to heart is absolutely adorable. It's no wonder Haebom keeps melting Taesung if he keeps up these sort of innocent moments.
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Cherry Blossoms After Winter 1
Cherry Blossoms After Winter 1 by Bamwoo
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
This is very slow-paced, but has a lot of potential and the art is well done. Haebom is a meek child who is bullied at school and convinced that his best friend from his childhood hates him after they start living together following the death of his parents. Taesung doesn't help dispel this belief as he acts cold and distant to his friend after Haebom moves in with him and his mother. While Haebom is bullied at school, Taesung is the popular rich kid that easily finds friends. They are mostly able to live their lives separately other than returning to the same home up until senior year when they are suddenly in the same classroom. Now, Haebom can't hide his miserable school life and Taesung seems to put himself between Haebom and his most persistent bully as often as he can, confusing poor Haebom to no end. Even with this confusion, Haebom takes this as a sign he may have one last chance to fix his relationship with Taesung before they part ways. Taesung's mom may not know Haebom as well as she thinks, but it seems like she was right at least when she warned Taesung that Haebom is likely to leave as soon as they graduate, so time is shorter than they may think.
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My rating: 3 of 5 stars
This is very slow-paced, but has a lot of potential and the art is well done. Haebom is a meek child who is bullied at school and convinced that his best friend from his childhood hates him after they start living together following the death of his parents. Taesung doesn't help dispel this belief as he acts cold and distant to his friend after Haebom moves in with him and his mother. While Haebom is bullied at school, Taesung is the popular rich kid that easily finds friends. They are mostly able to live their lives separately other than returning to the same home up until senior year when they are suddenly in the same classroom. Now, Haebom can't hide his miserable school life and Taesung seems to put himself between Haebom and his most persistent bully as often as he can, confusing poor Haebom to no end. Even with this confusion, Haebom takes this as a sign he may have one last chance to fix his relationship with Taesung before they part ways. Taesung's mom may not know Haebom as well as she thinks, but it seems like she was right at least when she warned Taesung that Haebom is likely to leave as soon as they graduate, so time is shorter than they may think.
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