The relationship between Asahi and Mitsuki is put to the test as they travel around the world. Can their affection for one another stand the test of time? We have to keep reading to find out.

I’m enjoying this story so far. The relationship depicted between Asahi and Mitsuki feels firmly rooted in reality, even if their whirlwind adventure is a little too good to be true. Mitsuki is a character who seems sure of himself; he knows who he is and knows what he wants but maybe a little naive. Asahi on the other hand is more reserved and is often anxious. The narrative also implies that he has some internalized homophobia that he’s working through. This makes for an interesting read as both men take in advice from the people they meet on their travels and explore different sides of their relationship. This allows both of them to work through their differences and their own inner demons in order to grow as individuals and as a couple. I appreciate the realism of that ongoing struggle and am looking forward to where this narrative is headed. The realism sets it apart from other works in its genre, as this isn't a story that is just about cute boys for the audience to squeal about but instead depicts a relationship that could easily exist in real life.

Side Note: The art is also epic.

Our Not-So-Lonely-Planet Travel Guide
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I haven’t read a lot of manga, but I really enjoyed “Our Not-So-Lonely-Planet Travel Guide”. I even went and looked for volume one to read first. As for volume two, I loved reading about Mitsuki and Asahi traveling through Germany, France, and Italy together. The main goal of their worldly travels seems to be a test of their relationship and a test of their love. When they get back to Japan after traveling the world, Mitsuki wants them to get married. I love the grumpy/sunshine trope, and this manga definitely has it. Mitsuki is a ball of sunshine, or as Asahi would say, he has a “happy go lucky” attitude, and Asahi is very serious and a ball of constant nerves. Mitsuki seems much more comfortable in who he is and in their relationship than Asahi does in Vol. 1, and in most of Vol. 2, but it’s clear that fear of rejection and potentially some internalized homophobia is really making Asahi afraid of expressing how much he loves and cares about Mitsuki. It was really refreshing to see Asahi open up to Mitsuki’s grandma while they are in Italy and understand more of where he is coming from in his fear of being open and proud about his relationship with Mitsuki. While they do seem to bicker quite a lot, and the sexual and romantic tension between them isn’t over the top because of Asahi’s fears, it’s clear how much these men care about each other. I can’t wait for Vol. 3 to find out how the rest of their trip goes and if they end up staying together and getting married when they get back to Japan.