Nobara-sensei manages to pull this one off in such a way that you'd think writing about two excessively(?) horny boys struggling to build and sustain a relationship with all the turbulence of adolescence would be easy. In the original volume (before it resumed serialisation like what, 3 years later) up to chapter 6 where it left readers with a cliffhanger there was this feeling of helplessness permeating the story. While the premise seemed totally nonsensical, the reactions that played out following the playful cruelty of the boys was remarkable, maybe even realistic.
Akiyama started off lost and disillusioned but at least he had his gang around him - yet after that the group immediately disintegrates leaving only Shiba. And he holds on to Shiba because he doesn't want to be lonely, even if it means using the latter. Equally interesting is how it's the same for Shiba - his world revolves around A and he doesn't seem to have a social life/any interests either. But everything is okay, and it feels like they can do anything, if they're together. t's not very healthy, basically.
There's something about the way it was written that made it striking. There's not much observable character development but characterisation was done cleanly enough, such that you do care about their relationship by the end. Their dynamic stands out because of the twisted way they initially rely on each other and grow as a couple. The original ending was left open so it left a sombre aftertaste, and a lingering uncertainty because of their relationship at that point.
But now that chapter 7 is out Sensei seems to be back with a vengeance. And it seems that she plans to bring it to fruition. The relationship seems healthier at this point with the re-introduction of side characters that will force the two MCs to break out of their private paradise they've created with each other. Everything seems to be off to a good start again... so let's take this with a pinch of salt and just rejoice.
Oh did I mention the sex and art style. Actually, you can negate that useless rambling above. You can read this manga for the H scenes between Akiyama and Shiba alone. The plotline is merely a bonus. This yaoi is the real deal. Go for it, yo. Just like Shiba. I have one question, though: how old are they? ...Shiba looks like he's 15.... which really starts bordering on uncomfortable shota boundary for me.