Salt Friend

Synopsis

The delinquent Tong Yang was suspended after getting into a fight on the first day of school. Upon return, he was shunned by all his classmates. The top-scorer Xiao Zhen ran into Tong Yang hidden away crying by himself. Tong Yang tried to act tough, but his bluster only got him beat up instead. But for some reason, Xiao Zhen began to tutor Tong Yang after school, until Tong Yang found out that the boy who fought him that day was Xiao Zhen's little brother... (Source: Kuaikan, translated) Note: The series was originally self-published on Jing Jian’s Weibo blog. Currently releasing on Kuaikan Manhua and Bilibili Manhua since July 31, 2021.

About

Salt Friend is a Chinese manhua, first serialized in 2020, The series is currently being serialized.

Why readers enjoy Salt Friend

Salt Friend appeals to readers of Comedy manhua, especially those who appreciate stories that weave in Slice of Life elements. This combination of Comedy, Slice of Life sets the work's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience.

Creators

Salt Friend is written by Jing Jian, with art by Jing Jian.

Reception

Salt Friend holds an average score of 7.6 out of 10 on AniList, a strong score that reflects broad reader satisfaction, with 120 readers marking it as a favourite.

Themes & motifs

Recurring motifs and themes throughout Salt Friend include: Cute Boys Doing Cute Things, Primarily Teen Cast, Male Protagonist, Boys' Love, School, Episodic, Full Color. These threads anchor the work's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the reading experience it delivers.