You Are My Dear Liar Boy

Despite the unserious premise, this story actually develops quite a serious and careful handling of the situation when one suddenly got confessed to by a long time friend under the pretense of a prank. I was really impressed by the meticulous effort the author put into setting up the resolution after the revelation hit because most of the time, this trope often turned into quite dramatic, over-the-top outburst that may be a bit childish for me, but this one has just the right seasoning for the payoff to taste good. Putting aside that personal liking of mine, I still find the story entertaining and appealing withclean artstyle and neat paneling to show transition from one place to another (physically and mentally). The author has shown great development in terms of presentation since her breakthrough work "Kyoudai Seido..." in 2019, which is quite good already, albeit a bit messy compared to their more recent works. The characters have clear characterization that demonstrates their own personality, so it's easy for readers to get to know and reasonate with them. The consideration and sympathy they have for one another's feelings (even the side characters) feel particularly genuine and realistic rather than a performative front the author may put on the characters to make them look like good people but instead turn their dimensions flat. And the sex scenes are not only hot and but also abundant. Periodt. What else can one even ask for? In short, I think it's safe to say this manga extends beyond my expectations and stands out amond the long list of BLs that incorporate the friends-to-lovers trope.