Title

Life - The Road That Leads To You

Also known as: Life: Senjou no Bokura, Life 線上の僕ら, Life Us From The Line, Life: Happiness depends upon ourselves, Wędrując linią życia, Life. Caminando contigo, Life 선상의 우리들

by Miya Tokokura, Anne Demars

Score from AniList: 80/100finished1 volumes6 chapters

Drama Romance Slice of Life More like Life - The Road That Leads To You

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Practical Akira Ito and child-like Yuki Nishi bump into each other while they each play their own version of "the floor is lava" on a white line on the side of the road. Soon enough, Akira falls in love with Yuki, and he can't help but be frustrated about only getting to interact with Yuki during this game, which is why he ends up kissing him... A beautiful love story about two teenage boys becoming men as we get to watch them grow older with time. Watch out! You may need some tissues while you read this tear-jerker. Life might change, but love never does. (Source: Renta!)

Chapters available: 6
Type: Manga

Hoard Verdict

The StoryHoard editorial verdict

★ 3.5/5

A sweet, quiet romance about two very different people who meet on a roadside line, and find they are not as different as they seemed.

Pros

Gentle, charming meet-cute
Sincere, low-key romance

Cons

Very short, so the story is brief
Slow to develop beyond the premise

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Practical Akira Ito and child-like Yuki Nishi bump into each other while they each play their own version of the floor is lava on a white line at the side of the road. Soon enough, the two find themselves drawn together. The premise is a gentle romance about two opposites who share a playful, unexpected moment.The strength is the meet-cute. The image of two adults playing on a road line is charming, and the contrast between their personalities is endearing. The tone is sweet and easy.The weaknesses are about scope. The series is short, so the romance has limited room to develop beyond its premise. Readers wanting a longer arc may find it slight.Recommended for readers who enjoy small, sweet romances. Expect a quick, cheerful read that is best savoured in one go.