pinkstarred's manga / #Sad(17)

There were times when everything was just too cute for words! Iyo is so freaking cute.......I can't even. Kya kya(￣▽￣) Then it was all so heart wrenching seeing Fumichi abused and unable/unwilling to accept help. Though it ended happily, it was a bit vague. Though I was confused throughout the whole story, it could be things lost through translation or just a somewhat abstract story that leaves the readers to read between the lines. Loved the subtle art style, it matched perfectly with the story and the contrast and simple backgrounds made the characters stand out. I wish there were more, I would like this story developed more and an extra that had them living as a happy family.

After reading the synopsis I was prepared for the worst, but actually the first story is quite sweet. Two friends who confess and love blossoms with a possessive brocon niichan that makes things complicated. Then came Maria boy and I was happy for him that he was gonna make a go at a fresh start, then the horrible stalker psycho reappears and I'm like (･_･; Then you learn about his backstory and how he doesn't even mind being confined, assaulted and raped because he's so "used to it".（ ｉ _ ｉ ）And then you find out about Kadous real age and it's like (o_o) I should not support this. And the you find out why he left his family and I'm like ！(◎_◎;). Thank god parents were actually doing there job for once. Man this plot is making it hard for me to support it. But the characters are likable despite it all and have some very cute moments. And I love sensei's drawing. It doesn't dwell on the bad and isn't graphic which makes it easier to dismiss which is good and bad. I guess I'm glad they are happy and hopefully all ends well. That was some cliffhanger.

That was good and sad. It was a bittersweet story indeed, but quite touching. I was definately tearing up in the end, at least he was able to move forward in the end and continue his passion for music. Definately a good read.

"A volume of stories about seperatinand insurmountable distances.." A quote from the authors note and an apt description for this collection. It left me feeling quite down, but I liked this look into peoples lives. All of these stories sort of feel like they could occur in someway. Sort of like a small peek into the everyday sorta. I like the art style too.

Wow! That was wonderful, each story got better and better. Just when you thought this is so gloomy, it was mixed with the adorable fluffy Oh! oh young. I absolute loved the melancholy tone and the funny saccharine misunderstanding. The art was beautiful and simple and illustrated emotions so well. I could use a whole volume oh Keiji and Tatsurou Kun.

Uhh... That was fucked up. What even...quite sad really. Ch 8 and 9! Sexy (////)

Holy shit, that was fucked up. It breaks you in pieces and spits you out. This is a dark heavy psychological drama about a man repeatedly raped by his new stepbrother until it breaks him and there's almost nothing left. He almost had a chance to make it out but that was destroyed. The continual assault results in consuming hate, anger, self loathing and disgust that has turned him numb and self destructive. A tale of an abuse victims psyche. Like this was not what I was expecting and it's so fucking sad and upsetting but it is a good story. That art is good and the drama is unfolding in a very scary way. Please save Haruki, anyone.

I really didn't like this one. Filled with rape and altogether unlikable plot. Also not fan of this stocky art style.

Sequel to Kimi no Parade. Did not figure this out to midway through so definately read that first for context. I had already read it but only vaguely remembered, but I felt the whole story was sad. Its a bittersweet story about figuring out feelings in a relationship. Some better communication might have made this less angsty. It had a sweet ending but was sort of a downer.