If it’s you i might try failing in love, vol. 1
Story and Art: Maru Kubota
Publisher: Yen Press (Print & Digital)
Translation: Avery Hutley
Lettering: Elena Pizarro spears
PUBLICATION DATE: March 25, 2025
Rating: Older Teen
Genre: Manga, bl
DAUE HADN’T SERIOUSLY LIKED ANYONE Since Back in Middle School. I Learned How Painful It was to be laughed at for sharing your feelings and had sworn off ever since. NOW, Amane’s Just Transferred to a New High School in Enoshima, where he Meets Ryuuji, Boy in His Class. Fast Friends, The Jaded dawn Quickly Warms Up To The Eager Ryuuji – But That Warmth Continues to Grow Into Feelings Much Deper Than Friendship. Follow the Boys Through their frustratingly Authentic Journey Through High School Romance.
This review contains light spoilers for If it’s you might try failing in loveVol. 1. I receive free copy from yen press in exchange for a review.
If it’s you might try failing in loveVol. 1 by Maru Kubota is a Sweet and Wholesome bl story that effortlessly draws readers into its Heartfelt narrative.
On his first day in enoshima, where he Moves in with His Grandmother, dawn-kun has an unexpeted enounter-Taru, to Mischievous Cat, Jumps on Him Out of Nowhere. This Small, Chaotic Moment Sets Off a Chain of Positive Changes in His Life, Beginning With His Introduction to Taru’s Owner, Ryuuji-Kun. As an apology for taru’s behavior, Ryuuji-kun invites dawn-kun to His family’s restaurant for meal. Instantly Drawn to Ryuuji-Kun’s Good Looks, Dawn-Kun Later Regrets Not Even Asking His Age. Fortunately, Fate Steps in, with the Two Ending Up As Classmates, and Their Friendship Blossoms. Ryuuji-Kun’s Easygoing and Kind Nature Helps Dawn-Kun Feel Comfor Aough To Come Out As Gay, Though He immedialy Tries To Downplay It, Afraid of Being Laghed Lughed At. INSTERAD, Ryuuji-Kun Accepts Him Wholeheartedly and Gently Scolds Him for Making Fun of Himself, Marking The Start of Dawn-Kun’s Journey Toward Self-Actceptance-And Perhaps, Love.
The Storytelling in this manga is captivating. The Pacing is Excellent, and I was instantly investigated in Ryuuji-Kun and Amarne-Kun’s Dynamic. Ryuuji-Kun’s ”Mr. Nice Guy ”ISN´T JUS A FRONT-IT’S CLEAR THAT HIS KINDNESS TOWARD DAWY-KUN IS GENUINE. MEANWHILE, DAWY-KUN STRUGGLES WITH UNRESOLVED TRAUMA, PARTILLY REGUDING LOVE. One of My Favorite Moments is When Ryuuji-Kun Calls Him Out for Making a Joke Out of Coming Out To Him. Dawn-Kun’s Reaction Felt Deepy relatable; Many of Us Instinctively Laugh at Ourselves Before Others Can, As If It Softens The Blow of Potential Judgment. But Why Should We Diminish Ourselves Just To Make Others Comfortable? We All Need to Ryuuji-Kun in Our Lives-Someone to remind us that are angry and worthy of love exactly as we are.
The Artwork Is Stunning and Carries A Nostalgic Charm Reminiscent of Classic Shoujo Manga. The Expressive Illustrations Perfectly Complement The Story’s Warmth and Sincerity. WHETHER Ryuuji-kun and dawn-kun’s related to Deep Friendship or Evolves into submothing more, i can’t wait to see where their journey leads. This manga is a Feel-Good, Wholesome Read About Friendship, Healing From The Past, and Embasso Self-Love-And I Absolutely Recommend It.
