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revenge

oh how the turntables...

black bird but gay, and the plot consists only of "fuck or die" Snooze-worthy. 2.5/5 stars.

living in close quarters with your porn fetish, library sex, meta commentary on fujoshi, good gags, a semeless *seemless translation from Nakama, long-time veterans. Overall, very funny, sex-drenched read with heart. Crack. 5/5 stars.

Homes of Meiji Era, but not enough architecture. Set the mood, an atmospheric piece with slow simmer. Portrays depression, making the main character seem weak-willed and unlikable, but I only found the pain his indecisiveness brought to his loved ones to be relatable. It was beautiful, and a very elegant, peaceful read. 5/5 stars.
cw: suicide

Rueful and nostalgic, it ended at the right moment, last page's shadow and light was so evocative. 4/5 stars.

Gay yakuza. Literally the purest and sweetest love story (in prison) of all time, not even a single fucking fart between them, despite scenes of eye gouging, chipped front teeth, and furniture bashing. A healthy dose of drama and fluff and violence. What's achieved here is unique and works. Will read more of this author's work (boat story)
5/5 stars

KINOSHITA Keiko

This short story collection is full of compelling storytelling - quickened my heart rate and made it hard to look away even when every story piece dripped with darkness, negativity, and shadow. The translation work on ch3 is stunning, thought-provoking. Not a pleasant read, but so beautiful and sublime. ch5 told from the perspective of what would be a perfect shoujo manga heroine was both gutwrenchingly funny and touching. 5/5 stars.
cw: graphic, underage, homophobia, blood

author drew self with a 999999, thought that was rather funny. less isolated a concept but obviously a sequel. 3.5/5 stars