Countdown to Yes (With Animate Bonus Manga)

The relationship dynamics here is very similar the couple in Long Period. MC1 has been in love with friend MC2 but has kept it to himself despite all the obvious signs MC2 was giving that he loved him back. It does feel a little different in that Minato is and has been super oblivious about his feelings so now we're spending the whole book waiting for Wataru to stop being stubborn and in his own head.

While I was annoyed by the obliviousness in Long Period, I think I'm less annoyed about it here because it only lasted a chapter and didn't string me along for 2 whole fucking books. There's still a hint of "are we really gonna have this song and dance?" because Minato was not subtle at all in high school about his interest. It's just not as bad since it's we're not reading about Wataru being oblivious. We're reading about him being stubborn to preserve his friendship based on past romantic experiences. I love slow burns but ignoring the signs for 2 books and then acting surprised that they do love you back was definitely my limit. So, afterwards, I'm glad this is more about seeing them be cute together and Wataru slowly take Minato seriously after chapter 3.

Ya know what I did find much more annoying, though? Chapter 2 page 26. "I'm grown up now" "I'm the grown up Wataru" the hell are you, 15? What the fuck is this dialogue right now?

Bonus points for Lil' Boss. We respect Lil' Boss in this house.