4/29/2023 0 Comments Manga metamorphosis![]() Found family? Friendship across generations? Fangirling over stories of gay lil dudes? That’s the dream, but until I reach it, it’s a lovely read for everyone. This short series checks a lot of my boxes. Eventually, thanks to Ichinoi’s support, Urara gets the courage to draw and sell her own BL doujin! They’re compelling foils, yet bring each other up through their love of BL. Their personalities are also polar opposites shy, anxious awkward Urara doesn’t always know what to say, while Ichinoi is a ray of sunshine who welcomes Urara’s company. Children Kids Youth Tween Manga Comics Bible Stories Christian Living Manga Metamorphosis Free delivery for Singapore Orders above 50. Their differences create unique scenarios in their friendship, like how Ichinoi’s old body sometimes slows her down, and Urara helps her out by finding her a place to sit. Meanwhile Ichinoi is in high school, still figuring out what she wants to do. Ichinoi is in her mid seventies, and hasn’t read manga in decades. Not only is it heartwarming to see two people bonding over a shared interest, but also despite the age gap. ![]() ![]() This invitation brings Urara out of her shell, and to quote Citizen Kane, ‘is the start of a beautiful friendship’. After gushing over the BL, Ichinoi invites Urara to coffee so they can talk about BL more. Urara remembers her, and helps her get the next volume. After Ichinoi reads it, gushing over it like a fangirl, she comes back to the bookstore. Urara checks her out, surprised at seeing someone buying not just any BL, but one of her favorites, too. While looking for a cookbook, she comes across the manga section, and finds the art on the cover of a BL manga so lovely she buys it. Prior to this meeting, Ichinoi came into the bookstore by pure chance, to escape the summer heat. This friendship warms my soul, and holds a special place in my heart and my bookshelf. Through their love of BL, an unlikely friendship blooms between an anxious teenage girl and a cheery elderly woman. Imagine her surprise when one day, elderly woman Ichinoi, walks in and buys a BL manga! What’s more, Ichinoi comes back for the next volumes, and Urara is not only happy to help her find what she’s looking for, but also excited to share her own collection of BL manga. Urara is a high school student working at a bookstore, who’s also a huge BL (boy’s love) fan.
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