Art: 9Plot: 9
Characters: 9
Sex: 9
This one is so cute! In a creative twist, the seme - Tsukasa - starts out as a nobody with a sheet of hair over his eyes, and he encounters the uke - Nachi - in a small town barbershop. Nachi cuts his hair, revealing the gorgeous face underneath and suddenly the transformed man is propositioned by modeling agencies and film directors. He skyrockets into the world of live-action dramas, scoring a lead role in a romance. Despite his success, he keeps going back to the small barbershop to see the barber, both unaware that their feelings are mutual. But after Tsukasa saves Nachi from an annoying slime of an ex, the confessions arise and sexytimes commence.
The art is quite nice, and Nachi has the coolest hairstyle and clothes. Somehow Tsukasa is also really cool-looking, even though I don't usually like the short, spiky-haired type. The expressions are spot-on and the sex is tastefully depicted.
The plot is actually very imaginative, and I dunno why I like it so much. I suppose that's a good thing, so I won't question it. See above.
Tsukasa and Nachi are excellent characters and extremely likable. Their motivations are legitimate and they are so much deeper than most of the stereotypes seen in yaoi. I especially love the side of Nachi we see during the first sex scene - hilarious ("Hope I don't embarrass myself - I haven't done this in a while."). Even the minor characters of the two grandpas are worthy of recognition. Nicely done.
The sex is superb - understandably awkward and realistic for once, but at the same time steamy and entertaining. There's even humor in there somewhere. What skill!
Overall, a 36/40.
Recommendation: If you like cute stories, or just nicely matched couples.
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