| Creator | Junko |
| Japanese Title | コンビニくん |
| Japanese Title (Romaji) | Konbini-kun |
| Japanese Publisher | Tokuma Shoten |
| English Publisher | Juné Manga |
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Juné Manga
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Mr. Mini Mart by Junko
Shy Nakaba has been a shut-in ever since gossip at school destroyed his reputation. But when his mom snags him a job to help him break out of his shell, he’s forced to face a co-worker who knows a thing or two about courage and commitment! Can Nakaba stand tall and speak up for what he truly wants? Mr. Mini Mart serves up a sweet-and-salty story filled with brave confessions and bold crushes! Will the past catch up to a boy who wants nothing more than to hide away forever? Or will the future finally shine with the promise of brand-new beginnings?
2 reviews for Mr. Mini Mart by Junko
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midgeyu –
Been a LOOOOONG time since I last read this, but I remember it very well and have consistently recommended it to people over the years.
What I like about it is that both characters feel like fully realized people rather than just “Shy Character” and “Intimidating Character.” I also like the touch of realism with Nakaba struggling with homophobia at school, which even today doesn’t come up in a lot of BL even though it’s still very much an issue. Finally, I have a soft spot for stories about characters at low points in their life finding ways to move forward and get better, and this is a good example of that.
guety –
This was one of the first BL from the 2010~2020 decade that I read, and is still a favorite that I reread all the time. It’s a bit clichéd, but the characters are cute and likeable and their relationship is adorable, you can’t help but root for them. The setting, in which one of the characters had to deal with homophobia at school, feels less idealized than other BL, but the story keeps a lighthearted tone. A great entry point for new BL readers.