"There Are Things I Can't Tell You" by Edako Mofumofu stands out not only for its emotionally resonant storytelling but also for the artistry that graces its pages. Mofumofu's illustrations are a visual feast, capturing the nuanced expressions and emotions of the characters with a remarkable sensitivity. The artwork elevates the narrative, conveying the unspoken moments and intricate feelings that characterize the protagonists' journey.

Mofumofu's skillful use of visual storytelling enhances the depth of the manga, allowing readers to connect more intimately with the characters and their struggles. The art not only complements the narrative but serves as a powerful medium through which the emotional nuances of the story are conveyed. "There Are Things I Can't Tell You" is not just a compelling manga for its narrative; it's a visual experience that masterfully communicates the unspoken and adds a layer of beauty to the exploration of human relationships and emotions.

”There Are Things I Can't Tell You” by Edako Mofumofu is a sweet coming of age story about unrequited love.

Kyousuke is bright and popular, while Kasumi is a clumsy outsider, but the two very different boys become fast best friends in elementary school after Kyousuke sees Kasumi hanging a note with a wish onto the Wish Tree in the school library with the words ”I hope to marry someone I love and live happily ever after”.

The theme in the story is ”What is happiness?”.

The story is told from both Kasumi and Kyosuke's point of view - from elementary school boys to now 27 years old men that are trying to figure out what love and happiness is.
I really liked that. It made me feel connected to the two men that come from different homes and have different demons that are following each of them into their adulthood.

Uhm...not sure how I even got this one on my kindle. Lop because I dont usually read m/m romance. And I have only read one ither Manga. It was ok...not my favorite because it's just not my genre , but it wasn't terrible if oil like m/m romance. Thanks for the opportunity anyway.

I absolutely loved "There Are Things I Can't Tell You" by Edako Mofumofu! This manga is a beautiful and poignant story about two young women, Mika and Tsukasa, who fall in love despite the challenges they face as members of the same high school tennis team.

What I appreciated most about this manga was how well-developed the characters were. Mika and Tsukasa are both complex and multi-dimensional, and it was a joy to watch their relationship unfold and see how they navigated their feelings for each other in a world that isn't always accepting of same-sex relationships.

The art in this manga is also stunning, with beautifully detailed illustrations that capture the emotional depth of the story. I loved how the artist used shading and expressions to convey the characters' feelings, and how the tennis scenes were depicted with a sense of motion and energy that made them feel truly dynamic.

Overall, "There Are Things I Can't Tell You" is a must-read manga for fans of yuri romance, or anyone who appreciates a heartfelt and authentic love story. I would give it a 5/5 rating, and I can't wait to see what Edako Mofumofu creates next!

3.5 Stars: I liked it

Summary: This manga is a second chance romance between two men who have been friends since childhood. Kasumi is a nerdy, introverted, and bookish man looking for his happily ever after in all the wrong places. Kyousuke is an extroverted graphic designer who puts his all into every project he takes on. Kyousuke is always looking out for Kasumi and trying to help him be the best version of himself. While Kyousuke is gregarious by nature, he is invested in Kasumi because he has something he feels that he can’t tell him.

Thoughts: Overall, I did enjoy this manga. It was a light read that became a lot more spicy than I thought it was going to be. Even so, it was a sweet story.

What I Liked: I loved both Kasumi and Kyousuke. I felt like I got a good sense of who they both were. They were likable but not perfect, flawed but also relatable. I really liked that we got to see both Kasumi and Kyousuke’s upbringing and childhood to get a better sense of who they are as adults.

I liked that we saw Kyousuke at work and how he interacted with other characters. Kyousuke has a coworker named Yamada whom he often has a funny banter with.

What I Didn’t Like: I wish I had seen more of Kyousuke and Kasumi as a couple. For a romance manga, there was more time spent on Kyousuke’s work environment than the romance between the two.

I have elected not to read and review this book due to time constraints. Thank you for the opportunity.

Content Warnings ⚠️
homophobia, anti-gay childhood living situation, adultery (a warning for the romance peeps out there that want nothing to do with it)

My Thoughts 💭
Why, oh why didn't I read this when I had an eARC?! This manga is so good! 😫

■Plot
The plot in general is pretty meh in terms of originality amongst other yaoi manga, but something about this one really made me feel for the main characters.

It starts right off the bat that the two MCs, Kasumi and Kyousuke, childhood best friends that have recently rekindled their friendship after a school reunion. Kyousuke is head over heels for Kasumi, but there's one problem: Kyousuke already turned down Kasumi's confession when they were younger. Oh and Kasumi's having an affair with a married women.

Big oof.

Then the story dives into both the men's childhoods, their work lives, coming to accept their sexuality in a homophobic environment, and how their relationship has effected their coming of age journeys.

I really liked how both characters actually feel like people, not just some cute puppets for readers to fawn over. They have wants and dreams and flaws just like any other person. This is one thing that the MCs have to work out together. Granted, the miscommunication in it got on my nerves, but, just like the story itself, it didn't over stay it's welcome.

There's also some *ahem* spicy scenes intended for a more mature adult audience that I was not expecting. 😳

■Characters

Kasumi: A precious bean that must be protected at all cost and never want for anything
An introvert that befriended Kyousuke after he defended him against bullying and reached out to him to pay as kids. He is clumsy and super self deprecating, thus he doesn't ever think that he can be happy.

Kyousuke: I would say is more of the MC of the two
An extroverted popular kid who was influenced by his father to get into art and design in school growing up. Currently is a workaholic at a design company and it's always trying to take care of Kasumi and stop his affair. His POV is the most shown out of the two.

■Writing
In general, basic but still had some good quotes I enjoyed.

Recommendation 👍
I recommend this to anyone wanting to read a quick queer mm romance manga.

★★★.5☆☆

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I found this single-volume M/M friends-to-lovers manga romance charming, well-paced, and with two young men I was rooting for.

The blond Kyousuke is a popular, hard-working graphic designer. Dark-haired Kasumi is shy and clumsy. They’ve been friends since school, when Kyousuke looked out for the lonely Kasumi. Now, as adults, they still care for each other. However, Kyousuke’s ingrained homophobia prevents them from getting together, until a work challenge gives him a new perspective.

I appreciated the way Kyousuke’s career and his feelings were allowed to develop together. There are definite points of growth and self-realization. Because this is a single-volume story, things move quickly, but I didn’t find it too rushed, although at times I wanted to know more about Kasumi and what he did.

Halfway through, there’s an explicit sex scene, garnering the mature rating, followed by temporary conflict. Concern over what others will think of two men together disrupts their tentative relationship. I appreciated that the challenges faced here are primarily internal, worrying how the other feels and what others will think and what is “right” and “wrong”. It makes the challenges seem more realistic, less artificial, and the resulting happy ending is more satisfying.

The ARC format of this was really difficult for me to read and I didn’t have a great reading experience

There Are Things I Can't Tell You by Edako Mofumofu was interesting enough while I was reading but ultimately mostly forgettable and a skim read most of it. I do want to this this another try when I'm not in a reading slump though, as it seemed really cute.

Kasumi and Kyousuke have been friends since they were kids. The kind of close relationship that developed from platonic love to something more serious as they grew older.

Kyousuke overhears a homophic remark, from his father that mars his perception of same-sex love. Older now, he still believes that his love for Kasumi is wrong. He wants nothing more than for Kasumi to be happy, and in his mind he can never make that happen.

The journey they both take to overcome their issues is heart-wrenching and filled with angst. However, the HEA is well worth it!

This manga had every fanfic trope I could have possibly asked for and what makes it better is that it was illustrated !!! The sheer yearing from our 2 main characters had me in my feelings. This story just solidifies that the fact that friends to lovers trope will forever and always be superior ! I can’t wait to read this authors future work.

It was okay, it’s a friends-to-lovers romance, it was filled with angst and drama, and like denial of feelings thinking it would benefit the other person. Also a good amount of smut :)
Overall, good manga.

I don’t say this often, so it’s hard for people to know, but I just love BL fiction! And the yaoi genre… well, let’s just say I’m not calling myself a fujoshi for shits and giggles!

This was a beautiful and wholesome story, and it had it all. Drama, and cute romance, and, well, the appropriate steamy scenes. But most of all, it had the heartbreak and the inevitable make-up between the two protagonists to mend their hearts – and ours.

It’s hard not to sympathize with Kasumi and Kyousuke. Each has their own hardships to go through, and loving a man, in a society as strict as theirs, is not easy. Kyousuke’s flashbacks especially had me sobbing. What boy, who idolizes his father enough to try and be a perfectionist all the time, wants to hear that his sexual preference is gross, right after his first crush moved away and he’s in need of comfort, not judgement?

Kasumi was a bit annoying at CERTAIN scenes, but then, I suppose he earned it. I mean, ukes ALWAYS have to be stubborn about the relationship and make it even harder in these stories, it’s kinda like their thing, their stereotype, if you will… Oh, well, at least Kyousuke got over his past and everything worked out – I do love a happy ending in such romances!

***I was given an ARC from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. The opinion stated in this review is solely mine, and no compensation was given or taken to alter it.***

This is a sensitive and touching story about how love can express itself! Despite being a story with a more dramatic content, I highly recommend it.

I loved this so, so much. The story was so hearbreaking and cute at the same time. The characters are so sweet I just want to hug them. Their relationship is amazing! And can we talk about that artwork? It is incredible, the attention to detail, the characters' expressions, it was beautiful.

This is highly addictive, you will not want to stop reading.

There Are Things I Can't Tell You features beautiful art paired with a touching story full of heart. It's a raw and honest portrayal of a relationship fraught with conflict. Although I enjoyed it overall, there are points that I wish could have been developed further, and the pacing dragged a bit due to some paneling and dialogue layout.

What a beautiful, heart-rending story of love. I very much enjoyed the illustrations and the story as it was told. It was quite gripping!

This book was really good. It exceeded my expectations. I loved the character development we saw and definitely think it deserves more hype

i am here to talk about this because it stole my heart and then made me V emotional. the art was beautiful and i honestly didn't realize how soft and weepy this manga was but it is SO GOOD, so CUTE GOSH!! soft boys make me all warm and fuzzy!! thanks net galley !!