pinkstarred's manga / #psychological(42)

This one hurt to read. It's one of my first's and the manipulation and love is heartbreaking. Update: I finally get to read more and it was painful the whole way through. I think it's an incredible characterization of three different people and how their stories intertwine. Is Shinitani's love real? He seemingly is the only one who actually understands what love should be yet fails to fight his feelings for both men despite what they do. Face it, every single character has done something bad, not one of them is innocent. Sudo is seemingly the biggest criminal and offender, but he never once covered up, he was honest about his bad character. And the author reveals his past to show us just how pitiful he is which only further draws Shinitani. Haruma the clear favorite, a dumb loveable puppy to a fault. But he is responsible for endangering Shinitani and his fam in the first place. We see him change and grow with the gentleness and kindness of Shinitani and just wants to be loved. It's clear he will thrive in a good environment. He honestly would be better off with someone else, but will other be able to look beyond his past and give him a chance? Does he have the strength? I think that Shinitani loses himself to Sudo because he accepts him as is, ugly and all. And despite the clear hurt that Sudo has continuously put him through he wants to help and be with him... There seems to be a consensus that Shinitani is the worst of all, but I'm not so sure. He was brought into this mess because of Haruma and dived deeper into it for him. Honestly their "romantic" relationship was a horrible start right from the beginning. He does hide his twisted, thrill seeking side well, but I don't think he is bad. It's like he is too kind which is what got him involved in all this in the first place. His kink is what it is... but both Haruma and Sudo accept him. ( Mainly bc no one else has treated them well before.) This story is so complicated and really makes me think and continue reading to see what happens. And to me that's what makes a good story. I wonder if this will end up as poly thing? Or everyone will split up or will they die? Can't wait to see what happens. Thanks so much for updating this title, I've been waiting for years.

A masterpiece! I read this all day on Christmas and couldn't put it down, what a great gift. So many feels. A truely well crafted plot that rips your heart out and then gently cradles it and leaves you wanting more of this dark twisted emotional story. One of the best mangas I've come across.

Another fantastic original story from Shoowa sensei. An Ai doll and a human man, it's quiet love and deep emotion impact twist your heart in this psychological sci fi romance. I definately cried a bit in this one, sensei's stories are so unique and I love the art it's clean lines and large panels keep you in the story while emphasizing expressions. Also some very sexy scenes and cute cuddles.

The way this story is told is amazing. It had me holding my breath, made my stomach fall and my eyes water. A coming of age story about boys coming to terms with their sexuality and the reality of accepting what that means in their world. Beautifully depicting the horror of being attacked one minute and the humor of adolescence the next. The stark images pack a punch and evoke deep emotion keeping me enthralled in this realistic tale of growing up.

Not exactly my thing,but not bad. Pretty good story. Not sure if I'll continue.

You see how how was with his old lover and what caused his change and led to abuse.