Rereading is always good when the story is as touching as this one... I must say that apart from his not so good behaviour Kyouya is a really strong person, I read the prequel (actually I have the physical copy) and yes he was an ass but maybe because some stuff hit home I actually feel kinda sympathetic towards him. I'm sorry if some may think I'm ignoring the bad stuff but well I'm way too simple minded and yeah
The prequel is this one: http://www.mangago.me/read-manga/tsumasaki_ni_kiss/ It's not exactly their story, the thing is that Kyouya appears in this story as side character and his actions are kinda on the bad side for most people. （￣へ￣） I was not his fan when I first read it and I still do not agree with his actions but I think it's just he's TOO intense for his own good. I got that after reading Gravity eyes and even started kinda admiring his stubbornness and strength. (￣∇￣") Sorry for the long answer but I just can't help myself when it comes to the stories I like ╮(￣▽￣)╭
i didn't read the prequel either. from what i know the stories don't have anything in common except for the fact that the main character in this manga was a host in the prequel and a love rival something like that. i really like this manga so i recomend it(๑•ㅂ•)و✧
i didn't read the prequel either. from what i know the stories don't have anything in common except for the fact that the main character in this manga was a host in the prequel and a love rival something like t... SarahM
*and the bad guy so this is like a redemption story for him
This felt like it needed another volume or something. Their get-together felt kind of rushed (especially considering the build-up) so it ended up not being that satisfying. Or at least get another chapter that shows more of the seme's process of falling in love. The story focused more on the seme letting go of a past love and dealing with some of his trauma, but jumps straight into him being in love with the uke at the very last chapter (I know there was a time lapse and all). So, I just want to see the seme's side to finally falling in love with the uke and not just accepting the uke's feelings.
A nice redemption arc can be really gratifying to read, but Kyouya doesn't really make up for the horrible things he did to Homura in the previous story here. No, things have gone well for him despite his bad behavior in the past, and then he has the gall to be a hypocrite about it when he mentally criticizes someone else for things he himself did in the previous story. Sigh.
In general, it's really hard for me to get behind this relationship for a few reasons.
First, Kyouya changes love interests so often, as if only a modicum of kindness is needed for him to be "in love". It just didn't feel like Kiriya was special in any way, he just happened to be around and did something for Kyouya once (and he wasn't even particularly nice about it either). Like paying attention to him, even negative attention, is all that's required.
Meanwhile, Kiriya is such a crank most of the time, and doesn't act interested in Kyouya at all until very late into the story, which felt horribly rushed. I don't know how the author could've conveyed this better within the story while staying true to Kiriya's character. Having people around the periphery comment that "oh, he never lets people visit his house" or whatever seems like a cop-out, rather than doing the work of putting it in their interactions on-screen. I mean what's the point of an adult, a professor, bullying a student by ordering him around doing menial chores to begin with? Is he a sadist? Was he just lonely? If so, why hadn't he done this before to some other student in the 5 years since Ooura died? Why now? Why Kyouya specifically?
Also who was that woman he made mad at the cafe in the opener? Why was she never mentioned again after she disappeared off-screen? Is he bisexual? Were they dating? Was she a student that wanted in his pants but he told her no? If so, why would he even meet with her? Don't put something in there if it isn't going to tell us something his character. If he's gay, he wouldn't be there arguing with a woman that seems like his girlfriend. Make it a guy instead. Or make it Ooura's wife; he might have a reason to both meet with and argue with her, as we will find out later.
Also, as an aside, I couldn't figure out what Kiriya telling Kyouya to push down cafe owner was meant to convey about Kiriya's character. It was completely unrelated to his past. The guy Kiriya was in love with from before (Ooura) was already in a relationship with him when he told Kiriya he was getting married, which is a completely different sitch from the cafe owner being an oblivious married bonehead who is too nice for his own good. It's not like Kiriya having sex with Ooura after he was married was going to make Ooura any gayer, meanwhile Kyouya having sex with cafe owner might make cafe owner realize he (cafe owner) was gay or bi I guess. Was he trying to sabotage Kyouya's crush? How childish, if so. I suppose it could've been to show how Kyouya has changed, and would never force himself on anyone ever again (like he did with Homura), but even after he told Kiriya that's a jerk thing to suggest he do, he goes home and does it anyway! It was just a weird one-off that didn't add anything besides giving Kyouya a reason to be kicked out of his current residence so that he'll be forced to shack up with Kiriya. It actively detracts from Kyouya's character, which is bad.
It also really felt like there needed to be a point in the story where Kyouya just up and left DG-style, tired of putting up with Kiriya's standoffish BS, which would force Kiriya to exert some effort chasing Kyouya. And while he did leave, it wasn't because he chose to, it was because his mom collapsed or w/e. Weaksauce. Make it a choice on Kyouya's part, and it becomes a much stronger action. Also, it was a pretty unsatisfying development either way because Kyouya just let Kiriya's nonsense go immediately when he popped out of the car (how did he even find Kyouya standing outside the grocery store of his hometown?), as if he just had to accept the burden of the seme's bad behavior like so many ukes are forced to do. Ugh, no. Have Kyouya be reticent, and make Kiriya have to reach out to him first this time.
About the only surprisingly good things here are that Kyouya's a seke, and they both have armpit hair. (〜￣△￣)〜
STOP!.. This reply has (too) many spoilers from the prequel so... Yeah... Stop here if you haven't read it.
I read the prequel and honestly I didn't see Kyouya doing anything that bad to Homura... He didn't force him, didn't rape him, didn't treat him badly... Just showered desperately him with love. He was so in love with Homura that he became desperate...yes, he tried to blackmail him once, but that didn't work out, so instead tried to approach him with a gentle touch. He's the pushy type, so he can't help but express himself when in love.
He was in love with the boss from the beginning and Homura toyed with him, starting from (falsely) promising to date him if became No.1 host.
And even though Homura knew about Koyuya's feelings he used them and took advantage of him because he felt Touji abandoned him, used him as a replacement for his broken heart and Kyouya, as the lovesick fool he is, took the opportunity to be with his beloved, he thought that that would finally be his chance. Because both of them thought that Touji was getting married, so Homura was technically single, from their pov.
When Kyouya realized that no matter how much he loved Homura and no matter how many heart warming promises he made, his love would remind unrequited, so he let go, even though he loved him so much, he let go... So I don't know why people see him as a villain who doesn't deserve his happy ending ┑(￣Д ￣)┍
I'm glad it ended well.. Nice story and touching. I bet his guardian have also felt something to him.. Saw the sad expression when he saw him happy with someone else... Puh puh puhhh... But love it. Love how the series flows.
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My fav trope- two broken souls healing each other- loved it
Why do I feel that owner kinda liked him deep down lol
http://www.mangago.me/read-manga/gravity_eyes/mf/v02/c006/1/
Can you tell me who is it? I been looking all over for them
Pretty sure its just an artwork. Looks like Ayano Yamane work.
i was really frustrated reading this I feel like it was just the uke suffering the whole time just trying to get the seme to love him
Does thus have smut in it?
Nop no not much it's drama
Rereading is always good when the story is as touching as this one... I must say that apart from his not so good behaviour Kyouya is a really strong person, I read the prequel (actually I have the physical copy) and yes he was an ass but maybe because some stuff hit home I actually feel kinda sympathetic towards him. I'm sorry if some may think I'm ignoring the bad stuff but well I'm way too simple minded and yeah
Where can i read the prequel
The prequel is this one: http://www.mangago.me/read-manga/tsumasaki_ni_kiss/
It's not exactly their story, the thing is that Kyouya appears in this story as side character and his actions are kinda on the bad side for most people. （￣へ￣） I was not his fan when I first read it and I still do not agree with his actions but I think it's just he's TOO intense for his own good. I got that after reading Gravity eyes and even started kinda admiring his stubbornness and strength. (￣∇￣") Sorry for the long answer but I just can't help myself when it comes to the stories I like ╮(￣▽￣)╭
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reupload and I thought it got update but its gooooood to re read it !!!!
Anyway it was good story and plot thank u
hii question do i have to read the prequel series before i start this? i just wasn’t really feeling the previous manga before this one
i didn't read the prequel either. from what i know the stories don't have anything in common except for the fact that the main character in this manga was a host in the prequel and a love rival something like that. i really like this manga so i recomend it(๑•ㅂ•)و✧
*and the bad guy so this is like a redemption story for him
good to know!! :D thank you!
After re reading it all i could say is tht i need more chapters like its my frvt just as love nest is these twi stories are very similar but my frvt.
This felt like it needed another volume or something. Their get-together felt kind of rushed (especially considering the build-up) so it ended up not being that satisfying. Or at least get another chapter that shows more of the seme's process of falling in love. The story focused more on the seme letting go of a past love and dealing with some of his trauma, but jumps straight into him being in love with the uke at the very last chapter (I know there was a time lapse and all). So, I just want to see the seme's side to finally falling in love with the uke and not just accepting the uke's feelings.
A nice redemption arc can be really gratifying to read, but Kyouya doesn't really make up for the horrible things he did to Homura in the previous story here. No, things have gone well for him despite his bad behavior in the past, and then he has the gall to be a hypocrite about it when he mentally criticizes someone else for things he himself did in the previous story. Sigh.
In general, it's really hard for me to get behind this relationship for a few reasons.
First, Kyouya changes love interests so often, as if only a modicum of kindness is needed for him to be "in love". It just didn't feel like Kiriya was special in any way, he just happened to be around and did something for Kyouya once (and he wasn't even particularly nice about it either). Like paying attention to him, even negative attention, is all that's required.
Meanwhile, Kiriya is such a crank most of the time, and doesn't act interested in Kyouya at all until very late into the story, which felt horribly rushed. I don't know how the author could've conveyed this better within the story while staying true to Kiriya's character. Having people around the periphery comment that "oh, he never lets people visit his house" or whatever seems like a cop-out, rather than doing the work of putting it in their interactions on-screen. I mean what's the point of an adult, a professor, bullying a student by ordering him around doing menial chores to begin with? Is he a sadist? Was he just lonely? If so, why hadn't he done this before to some other student in the 5 years since Ooura died? Why now? Why Kyouya specifically?
Also who was that woman he made mad at the cafe in the opener? Why was she never mentioned again after she disappeared off-screen? Is he bisexual? Were they dating? Was she a student that wanted in his pants but he told her no? If so, why would he even meet with her? Don't put something in there if it isn't going to tell us something his character. If he's gay, he wouldn't be there arguing with a woman that seems like his girlfriend. Make it a guy instead. Or make it Ooura's wife; he might have a reason to both meet with and argue with her, as we will find out later.
Also, as an aside, I couldn't figure out what Kiriya telling Kyouya to push down cafe owner was meant to convey about Kiriya's character. It was completely unrelated to his past. The guy Kiriya was in love with from before (Ooura) was already in a relationship with him when he told Kiriya he was getting married, which is a completely different sitch from the cafe owner being an oblivious married bonehead who is too nice for his own good. It's not like Kiriya having sex with Ooura after he was married was going to make Ooura any gayer, meanwhile Kyouya having sex with cafe owner might make cafe owner realize he (cafe owner) was gay or bi I guess. Was he trying to sabotage Kyouya's crush? How childish, if so. I suppose it could've been to show how Kyouya has changed, and would never force himself on anyone ever again (like he did with Homura), but even after he told Kiriya that's a jerk thing to suggest he do, he goes home and does it anyway! It was just a weird one-off that didn't add anything besides giving Kyouya a reason to be kicked out of his current residence so that he'll be forced to shack up with Kiriya. It actively detracts from Kyouya's character, which is bad.
It also really felt like there needed to be a point in the story where Kyouya just up and left DG-style, tired of putting up with Kiriya's standoffish BS, which would force Kiriya to exert some effort chasing Kyouya. And while he did leave, it wasn't because he chose to, it was because his mom collapsed or w/e. Weaksauce. Make it a choice on Kyouya's part, and it becomes a much stronger action. Also, it was a pretty unsatisfying development either way because Kyouya just let Kiriya's nonsense go immediately when he popped out of the car (how did he even find Kyouya standing outside the grocery store of his hometown?), as if he just had to accept the burden of the seme's bad behavior like so many ukes are forced to do. Ugh, no. Have Kyouya be reticent, and make Kiriya have to reach out to him first this time.
About the only surprisingly good things here are that Kyouya's a seke, and they both have armpit hair. (〜￣△￣)〜
Wow that was long
STOP!.. This reply has (too) many spoilers from the prequel so... Yeah... Stop here if you haven't read it.
I read the prequel and honestly I didn't see Kyouya doing anything that bad to Homura... He didn't force him, didn't rape him, didn't treat him badly... Just showered desperately him with love. He was so in love with Homura that he became desperate...yes, he tried to blackmail him once, but that didn't work out, so instead tried to approach him with a gentle touch. He's the pushy type, so he can't help but express himself when in love.
He was in love with the boss from the beginning and Homura toyed with him, starting from (falsely) promising to date him if became No.1 host.
And even though Homura knew about Koyuya's feelings he used them and took advantage of him because he felt Touji abandoned him, used him as a replacement for his broken heart and Kyouya, as the lovesick fool he is, took the opportunity to be with his beloved, he thought that that would finally be his chance. Because both of them thought that Touji was getting married, so Homura was technically single, from their pov.
When Kyouya realized that no matter how much he loved Homura and no matter how many heart warming promises he made, his love would remind unrequited, so he let go, even though he loved him so much, he let go... So I don't know why people see him as a villain who doesn't deserve his happy ending ┑(￣Д ￣)┍
Hah, I have an even longer rant on (the first page of) the prequel that explains in excruciating detail why what Kyouya did was terrible. (๑•ㅂ•)و✧
I'm glad it ended well.. Nice story and touching. I bet his guardian have also felt something to him.. Saw the sad expression when he saw him happy with someone else... Puh puh puhhh... But love it. Love how the series flows.