His calling

excellent reading

Here's the thing about this manga: it starts with a screech. That's exactly how it felt—like something was grating on my brain! I was all, "What happened to Naono sensei!? Give me back my beloved mangaka! I want Renai Nenrei again!"

But I guess she was just testing us to see if we're true Naono fans (:D) because by the second chapter, it's back to the familiar Naono awesomeness—hot (older) men, cute lovers, huge age gaps, and adorable comedic situations. Oh, and let's not forget the smutty parts, right?

The characters really bugged me at first. I thought Susugi-san was just an indifferent hermit who couldn't care less; Jiro came off as flaky and, I don't know, overly young (is that even a thing?); and while Tarou was the only one I could tolerate, he seemed kind of bland. But I think the best characters are those the writer makes us fall in love with after initially making us hate them. And that's exactly what this mangaka does with Three Wolves Mountain (such a cute name).

As the story unfolds, we learn about Susugi's past and his true nature. Sure, he's a bit self-centered, but who isn't? It's okay—he feels real. His trauma and backstory feel genuine. Tarou isn't as nice and easygoing as he first appeared. In fact, he's sort of dark and violent. And finally, Jiro's innocence is nothing but a facade.

Of course, I found some flaws in this manga (I can be such a stickler sometimes). There's a lot of substance, themes, and pretty heavy topics crammed into just 6 chapters. I think she could have expanded it into at least 2 volumes.

Also, there's a heterosexual relationship in my BOYS LOVE manga! What's going on here?! Conspiracy! :D The way she added that in is actually quite sweet.

I really hoped to enjoy this book, but a few issues stopped me from fully appreciating it.  

One: The art style. It just wasn’t for me. I thought it was dull, unappealing, and frankly, subpar. Again, this is purely based on personal taste—what I dislike might be what you love. But to me, the drawings felt rough, and there were moments where characters’ eyes appeared through their hair as if they were misplaced. That was a dealbreaker for me.  

Two: Jiro. He came off as whiny, bratty, and constantly in need of rescue. He would cry whenever things didn’t go his way and was overly clingy. Stuck under the overprotective wing of his bizarre brother—who still baffles me with his transformation—Jiro left little to admire.  

Three: The plot. It felt rushed, incredibly so. Imagine wanting to play a game desperately but only having fifteen minutes before you have to rush off, leaving the aftermath for future-you to handle begrudgingly. That’s how the story unfolded—like the mangaka approached it with a hurried mindset, prioritizing speed over coherence. Events raced by without proper transitions, leaving gaps that detracted from the overall experience.  

In all honesty, I had high hopes for this manga. The premise intrigued me, and I enjoyed the front cover art. Unfortunately, its potential was overshadowed by a lackluster execution. Two promising aspects couldn’t save it from being a letdown.

Won't lie, I love the book from the start. Even though I've not read more than the first two chapters, I believe it's going to be good. Keep up the job author

This looks interesting, I'll give this novel a chance

Yeah no thanks, I don't like the present tense here, feels very off and doesn't flow good, but Ill continue to read anyways