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“Closeted Takase is moved by openly gay Ito's pure heartbreak, yet can't admit his own sexuality.”
Tonari no Usotsuki
隣の嘘つき
7.36
1,455 readers · 5 favorites
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Synopsis
Closeted Takase is moved by openly gay Ito's pure heartbreak, yet can't admit his own sexuality.
While aware he’s attracted to the same sex, Takase has been living and lying because of his pride. One day, he gets to know Ito, who is always waiting for his male lover at a cafe. Takase, who was interested in how Ito always gave his true feelings to his lover, is strongly shaken by the unrelenting Ito whose tears are pure with the betrayal. However, even though he wishes to be more than friends, he cannot say that he’s gay. (Source: Shinshokan, translated)
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Community consensus
Derived from 2 sampled reviews
9.5
/10
What 2 readers settled on.
100%
recommend
Score distribution
median 9.5
mode 9
σ 0.50
Agreement
Strong agreement
σ 0.50 · scores cluster tight
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Not enough recommend signal yet
Score over time
↓ 0.50
Running avg · Feb 2021 → Aug 2021
Snap verdicts
· shortest highly-rated reviews
- 10 “Tonari no Usotsuki features beautiful, realistic art and a compelling plot centered on deeply relatable characters. There are no notable flaws to report, as the narrative remains engaging and...”
- 9 “This story resonates deeply through its raw portrayal of emotional insecurity and its powerful message regarding the necessity of open communication in healthy relationships. While the narrative...”
Verbosity
Short · 100%
Medium · 0%
Long · 0%
Read Order & Related
A self-contained story.
No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — Tonari no Usotsuki begins and ends here.
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A Manga Publication
- Format 5 × 1 ch × vol
- Total read 0h 40m approx
- Published Aug 2018 – Dec 2018
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M50544 catalog