Rainy Review - SBM

Connie at Slightly Biased Manga couldn't help but be charmed by Rainy Day Love!

It’s a well-told, very light, very humorous, and very romantic book. I usually have more of a taste for dramatic BL, but I couldn’t help loving this book. It’s been one of my absolute favorites of the DMG releases so far, and I would encourage anyone looking for a light read on eManga to take a look. [Read the rest]

Rainy Day Love - BL Bookrack Review

To be fair, I'm going to post the bad reviews along with the good, and here's one by Michelle Smith at Manga Bookshelf, who was disappointed by Rainy Day Love. Michelle likes more serious BL and was hoping that the title alluded to a melancholy story, but in reality, Rainy Day Love is a fluffy, fast-paced romp with little drama or angst.

I won't lie, there is no subtlety when it's sexy time. Here is an excerpt straight from the script:

PAGE 90

90.1

Shizuno:        I want to...

Shizuno:        ...Have sex with you now.

FX:        [SUBTITLE] Bam

90.2

Yuta:        Eep!

FX:        [behind the boy] Roar

FX:        [on the floor] Plop

So here is Cynical Pink's warning to all prospective readers out there: THIS BOOK MAY MAKE YOUR TEETH ACHE. It is a cute story - silly in some places, funny in others, but sweet all over. 

Those looking for a more serious read should take a peek at You and Tonight v1. The focus is on the two main characters and their internal development as well as their struggle as a couple. It is a quiet drama, not angsty or slashy. I guess you could call it a slice of life for yaoi businessmen.

Rainy Day Love Review at Squeefinity

Thanks to Shakespeare over at Squeefinity for her review of Rainy Day Love! I've seen another review (on MU) that mentions liking Shoichi and Seigo more than the main pair, and I kind of agree. This was Konno-sensei's first title, and you can almost see her getting more comfortable in the saddle as the book progresses. I hear her second title in HertZ has finished, and she's already begun her third, so hopefully DMG will have more from her soon!

Tonight I had the opportunity to read Rainy Day Love. It is adorable. Yes. I know, crabby Shakespeare who usually just wants to be critical of everything is saying: this manga is pretty darn sweet. [Read the rest...]

For the Love of... Mustaches!

During the DMG video conference today (http://www.livestream.com/dmguild), the chat box got a little rowdy. At one point, cheers of "Take off your shirt!" were typed enthusiastically. Near the end, conversation digressed into mustache fetishes, and I nearly suggested a challenge to see who could slip a mustache past DMG QC. I didn't think the head of production would appreciate the humor, though XD

I thought Rikuro looked kind of good with his goatee XD

It didn't go so well for the younger guys, though >_>
Then ago, fu manchu never goes well for anyone...




Top pic is from You and Tonight v1 - Koyoi Omae to (c) by Keiko Kinoshita
Bottom pic is from Rainy Day Love - Ameiro Koigokoro (c) by Satomi Konno
All rights reserved Original Japanese edition published by Taiyoh Tosho Publishing Co., Ltd.

Rainy Day Love is OUT!

I REALLY liked the art in this book. It reminded me of the character drawings for Final Fantasy Tactics. I can't believe it was Konno-sensei's first title, too. I will definitely be looking for more from her in the future!!

Like I said on Twitter, this is the perfect mixture of sweetness and smut. Everything is moving along as cute as can be and then, wow, it gets a little spicy. It goes back to the sugar, and then BAM.

Get it now on eManga, Kindle, Nook, and Nook Color!
(Rated 18+)

Name Change! Rainy Day Love

After Elina began working on Ameiro Koigokoro, she realized that "ame" should be translated as "rain" and not as "candy." After talking to DMG, we're changing the title from "Steadfast Candy Heart Love" to "Rainy Day Love."