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IMO. And the connection they made to each other made me want to know what happened to this couple.
I'm a big fan of yaoi. This is my first review so I won't be any where near as detailed as others or as I probably should be.
It was a cute relationship and the love between them had time to grow. especially the romantic plot kind.
This was surprisingly better than I thought. It was just a little short.
It is worth the buy.
But even so, it's a sweet story that shows two men and their growing love for one another. The "purchase" seemed more or less for companionship that grew into something more.
The art is beautiful, and the characters very likable. Unfortunately, I can't write what I really want to say without spoiling the book.
It was a very nice read. But upon receiving it as a gift, I found that it was quit the opposite.
If the book description scared you off, please don't let it. When I read from the book description that one character "sold himself for $10,000", I left it right there sitting on the bookstore shelf (master/pet stories are not my thing).
Now, I'm not claiming that the plot is rich and luscious, it's pretty predictable and almost cliché. Well, to be honest, there are several short stories along with the main one from the cover, but they're all pretty much the same.
Adult scenes are typical of the majority of the BL being printed in the US, but I was too busy looking wide-eyed at how good everyone looked to be too concerned. If you are into BL mainly for the drawings, you're not likely to be disappointed (although everyone has their own idea of what's good). Really, I had to go the extra star just because of the art. Also, the three stories in this volume are pretty solid in terms of story-telling. I had avoided this title based on the plot description of a man "bought" for a month, but the main story turned out to be very different than I thought it would be. If coercion is a problem for you (and it absolutely is for me), I think you'll be safe reading this manga. They're short, but not forgettable.I'm glad I picked this one up, and would have been happy paying full price for it. I'll be on the lookout for more from this mangaka.
This mangaka's artwork is beautiful and her semes are such handsome hunks. Some readers may be uncomfortable with kids kissing but just look at the innocent side of it. Afterall Kazuto's family is recently impoverished with the bankrupcy of his sick father's business. Gaku is now a renown playboy in school having casual sex with his endless changing stream of girlfriends. 2 long stories and one short one here.The main story, Lover's Pledge, is the Cinderella romance as Takasugi, a young successful businessman, enters into a one month contract with an intoxicated Kazuto for a price. Is Kazuto really forced into this. I am impressed with this one. Mutsuki has always been the one Gaku seeks comfort from but since they grew up everthing has changed.
The seme sure looks good in his kendo outfit. These 2 kids are Mutsuki and Gaku who have been very close since they became neighbours. This one is more BL.A lovely soft Yaoi to add to my collection. To complicate the situation, Takasugi's future is carved out for him from an early age and he is due to be engaged to a business partner's daughter soon. OK so the ukes are the usual wide-eyed pretty ones but this is Yaoi and the pairings just look lovely. Mutsuki quietly accepts that but his friend, Shigeyoshi, knows better.
Or are Takasugi's intentions pure as Takasugi never once forces himself upon Kazuto during their so called dates. An enjoyable angsy story with 2 very likable characters.The second story, Prescription of a Kiss, is an equally enjoyable love triangle story among 3 students. And of course Shigeyoshi, the perfect student, wants Mutsuki for himself.The last story, "Too Close For Love" is short but cute and I love kendo setting. No hardcore sex here but her artwork is just beautiful and her guys simply gorgeous.
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