[Review] There Are Things I Can't Tell You - Edako Mofumofu

Summary: Kasumi and Kyousuke are polar opposites when it comes to personality. Kasumi is reserved, soft-spoken and shy; Kyousuke is energetic and has always been popular among their peers. As the saying goes though, opposites have a tendency to attract, and these two have been fast friends since elementary school. To Kasumi, Kyousuke has always been a hero to look up to, someone who supports him and saves him from the bullies. But now, school is over; their relationship suddenly becomes a lot less simple to describe. Facing the world — and one another — as adults, both men find there are things they struggle to say out loud, even to each other. (Pub Date: Jan 12 2021)

Honest review based on an ARC provided by Edelweiss. Many thanks to the publisher for this opportunity.

I didn't know this mangaka and was pleasantly surprised by the feels this manga brought me.

The story is simple, Kasumi and Kyousuke have been friends forever. Kyousuke, though, has been taught by his parents how following his homosexuality isn't the right path in life, so he's repressed his feelings, hurting Kasumi without noticing. It comes to a point mere friendship becomes unbearable to them.

This is a one-volume manga but I think it was intense enough for me to understand the conflict and get involved with both characters. I confess I liked the beginning more, showing Kyousuke's yearn for Kasumi and just how close the two friends are, but the rest of story was also nice to keep me interested.

The drawing is very cute and the end more than satisfactory. You can't go wrong for this one. Also, I'm now curious about this mangaka's other works, I hope we get more in English.

Rating: 4 out of 5.