3/5 stars!

Nothing to write home about, but still very sweet and enjoyable. A cute story to pass some time.

This Manga is a sweet and fluffy BL that just makes your heart warm. Nagi, a young university student, is absolutely smitten with the older boy next door. But as his friend and folk club senpai, Yu is off limits. Or so Nagi thinks, until Yu starts seeming a little more interested. I can't wait for volume 2, to see where life takes these two

Love On The Horizon 1 had the foundation of a sweet story. However, I found myself struggling with the story's heavy reliance on tropes that distracted from the romance. Shy university student Nagi Kitagawa was a "deer in headlights" upon meeting Yu Yamasaki, his senpai in the folk song club. Nagi was struck by Yu's beauty and his fun, outgoing personality. Nagi's crush was used as the foundation for all the coincidences in the plot.

1. Their friend circles mix (art students and musicians).
2. Nagi and Yu live in the same apartment complex/same floor.
3. Yu's hard drinking means Nagi ends up taking him home when he'd passed out.

The third point is where the story lost a lot of its charm for me. Not only does the story use alcohol as the excuse for these two being conveniently thrown together, sleeping in the bed, etc. But as alcohol left Yu unaware of what he did/said before he passed out, Nagi and Yu don't communicate for the majority of the story. They assumed everything based on alcohol-haze and lack of confidence. The long-awaited "confession" was marred by booze, which was disappointing.

What is there to love about Love On The Horizon 1? The post-confession period. Yu was charming as his determination to treat Nagi well made him live for someone other than himself. As for Nagi, hints of his maturity developing felt natural. Watching these two fall in love properly was kind of nice, if a little late.

I don't know where the story will go. While I wasn't swept away, I think the low stakes slice of life angle may appeal to others.

Thank you to Kodansha for this e-arc!! This BL story was so sweet and tender! I enjoyed that the two main characters are neighbors, it makes their relationship feel more intimate from the start. I like that they both felt uncertain at times instead of one always confident and the other shy — it’s a different dynamic. Overall, I would rate this 3.5 🌟

This is a lighthearted, cozy manga exploring the slow turn from neighbours and friends to romantic partners. These university students have lots of cute blushing moments that will bring a smile to your face.

so, tbh I red the first pages and was like "uhm meh" but then I red it all in one go.
it's a really comfortable and cozy first love experience between a popolar x introvert guys. I really appreciate the art style, more then the writing. I will continue the series to see if the choice of this volume being a first volume instead of a standalone make sense

Okkk, this is the cutest BL manga everrrr!
A freshman x senior, next door neighbours.
I read this one in about an hour.
The art is just lovely
Storyline is sweet, and cute where they met as next door neighbours, then friends and then slowly falling in love!
Such a cute, sweet story about queer romance

It looks like there is a next vol coming out which I am all for but I feel like 1 book would have been sufficient

I read this in one sitting last night as my bedtime book and really loved it! The artwork is fresh and pretty and the storyline is very sweet and easy to sink into. I'll be on the lookout for more from Yamashita. A "will put a smile on your face and give you butterflies" manga highlighting a delightfully queer and positive love story.

Cozy and cute! 🥰

The manga is about two boys falling in love with each other, but they believe the other does not feel the same.

The art style is very beautiful! The story focuses on their relationship, and I loved the slow burn; it was sweet and cute but not cheesy. The characters were very likable and grew on me. It felt like a comforting, cute, and cozy read!

First a BIG Thank You to NetGalley, the Author and the Publisher for this ARC.

Secondly, this is only semi-safe for work. Depending on your skin colour and how easily or hard you blush....

THIS IS THE CUTEST!!!!! 😍😍😍😍😍
I love this.
The characters are adorable.
And the light warning about the use of alcohol didn't go unnoticed. 😉
I did wonder where Kotaro (the dog) came from, but apparently Yu-san was at his families house and they have a dog. (think I kinda missed that somewhere... 🙈)

Personally, I liked the way it ended and I don't NEED a next volume. But I won't say no if they told me I can read the next volume.
Loved it.

I am so obsessed, I am sad it ended, I want more of them. They are so cute and adorable, the art style just gorgeous. I am so happy I get to read this, it made me feel so warm and happy. I was giggling and kicking my feet all the time. I fell in love with the characters and their stories. It’s very beautiful. I would definitely get a copy, and became a fan of the author 🤍

To all who is wondering if they should pick up this masterpiece: IT DEFINITELY A YES, it’s captivating and make you feels so good and giggle~

Love on the Horizon is an sweet story about Nagi, a first-year at college who runs into a stranger, Yuu, on a rainy day and finds out that not only are they neighbours, but also attending the same college. Not only do the two hit it off, Nagi is often tasked with bringing Yuu back home after he gets drunk at their club gatherings, and over time, Nagi's feelings for Yuu build up.

This was such a cute story with the sweetest relationship between the shy Nagi and popular Yuu, and I loved not only the main couple but also the friends around them that provided a warm environment for their relationship to blossom. I can't wait to follow more of Nagi and Yuu's story! For the mangaka's first story, this definitely conveyed the fluffy feelings they aimed to achieve.

Thank you Netgalley and Kodansha for the review copy!

oh god is there another volume?!

THIS WAS SO GOOD WHY HAVEN’T I SEEN THIS BEFOREEE.

the art, the story, NAGI AND YUSAN HAVE MY HEART, they are so cute aaaaaaa I LOVED THIS SO MUCH.

read read read guys!

A short and sweet first look at the beginning of the relationship Yu and Nagi, neighbors who have a meet-cute in the rain outside of a nearby convenience shop. There's not much to it, but there's nothing here not to like. The final chapter and a bit of the post-chapter shorts do highlight certain ways in which this might not be the healthiest relationship, just because they might have gotten a little serious quite quickly and be a bit co-dependent. I'd be interested to see if subsequent volumes address that and show them growing.

Thanks to Netgalley for the eARC.

A very sweet lighthearted boy's love story about two college students who live next to each other. Both characters slowly start to realize how much they care for the other, and watching their relationship develop and get through misunderstandings is really nice. The contrast between naive countryside boy Nagi (who has never had cup noodles before!) and typical city boy Yuu makes them a good pair, as Yuu teaches Nagi all kinds of things about living in an urban setting.

this was so cute and wholesome! i really enjoyed this couple, and am looking forward to more volumes.

This was such a cute and charming manga. Love on the Horizon 1 follows two college students in Japan, who start off as next door neighbours and fall in love. The artwork is beautiful and the story was just so sweet. I also appreciated the translation notes to clarify common customs in Japan that might not be so common in other countries. Looking forward to picking up the second volume when it is released!

⋆ ˚｡⋆୨୧˚ 3.5 stars ˚୨୧⋆｡˚ ⋆

"if this is just a dream… i don’t ever want to wake up."

aww this was such a sweet manga! it was such a quick, cozy and wholesome read, i need volume 2 now! the art is stunning as usual (i wish i had the talent). i did feel like the story was rushed but it is a short manga so it's fine. overall, really enjoyed and highly recommend reading it!

˗ˋˏ ୨୧ thank you to NetGalley and Machi Yamashita for the digital arc in exchange for an honest review! ୨୧ ˎˊ˗

This is so much softer and sweeter than so many BL manga I've read, and I need more of it! This book made my heart feel so warm and cozy- a sweet romance between two college boys is so rare to find, and this one checks all the boxes for a great one. I can't wait to read more!

Ok this was adorable. There definitely could have been a little more development as they seemed to just like each other on sight with no real catalyst or progression to that initial like, but both characters were well established and had great chemistry. CUTE