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“Rival rescue trainees Yajima and Torikai's quarrel turns into unexpected intimacy, leaving Yajima conflicted.”
Contradict
コントラディクト
7.73
1,551 readers · 16 favorites
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Synopsis
Rival rescue trainees Yajima and Torikai's quarrel turns into unexpected intimacy, leaving Yajima conflicted.
A cocky and confident Yajima harbors dislike for Torikai, a cool and talented fellow trainee in the Rescue Team. The two constantly quarrel, but one day they cross the line while squabbling and end up sleeping together. Yajima regrets it, but at the same time he cannot get Torikai's pleading expression out of his head. However, because they have been rivals until now, he just can't bring himself to be honest with Torikai. (Source: Frontier Works, translated)
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Derived from 4 sampled reviews
8.5
/10
What 4 readers settled on.
100%
recommend
Score distribution
median 8.5
mode 8
σ 0.50
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Strong agreement
σ 0.50 · scores cluster tight
The polarity gap
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Not enough recommend signal yet
Score over time
↑ 0.50
Running avg · May 2023 → Oct 2024
Snap verdicts
· shortest highly-rated reviews
- 9 “This manga perfectly delivers on the enemies-to-lovers trope with satisfying character growth, realistic conflicts, and stunning art. While there are no flaws in the story itself, it is frustrating...”
- 8 “The drawing style is stunning, and the characters are exceptionally beautiful, with Torikai’s design being a particular highlight. While the story is pleasant, it ultimately feels unmemorable and...”
- 9 “This story features an exceptionally well-crafted, healthy rivalry between two strong, non-stereotypical male leads set against an engaging firefighter backdrop. While the narrative is highly...”
Verbosity
Short · 50%
Medium · 50%
Long · 0%
Read Order & Related
A self-contained story.
No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — Contradict begins and ends here.
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A Manga Publication
- Published Dec 2020 – ongoing
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M67293 catalog