Beachloves's manga / #Psychological(222)

I have re-read this manga at least 5 times and I love it more every time! I love the art! I love the story! I love the characters! I love everything! Read it you won't regret it!

A story of a relationship forming from a mutual attraction and friendship. Such a lovely read! *Spoiler thoughts* 8/12/21 Update This is easily the 4th or 5th time I have come back to read this beautiful story, so I think it deserves a few more words with my thoughts. There is something about the way Saya's character is portrayed that feels so vulnerable and real that you can't look away. When Saya gets his hopes up we can feel it. When Saya is seduced and then has his body is initially rejected by Yuusuke, the pain is so immediate and raw. We as the audience are eviscerated by the intensity of his despair and self-loathing. On the other hand, Yuusuke is a unique perspective as a narrator. Unlike other main characters that are have a straight to gay situation. He doesn't agonize over his attraction to Saya. Yuusuke doesn't try to deny his feelings, he acts on his desires the moment he has them. But it is due to this lack of consideration that he dives in sort of half-assing it, and ends up devastating Saya in the process. We then get the pleasure of watching him learn from his mistakes and work to earn Saya's love back. Truly a special story that I will re-read and love for many years to come.

Ehhhhhhhh. To be fair I don't think I was really in the mood for this type of story but I still feel it wasn't executed particularly well.

This is such a treat because it showcases the very underappreciated D&S in the BDSM genre. When most people think BDSM, they immediately think of whips, chains, or bondage. There are elements of a Dominate personality and a Submissive personality, but the focus is on the S&M part. Where one partner (Sadist) is aroused by inflicting pain, and the other partner (Masochist) enjoys receiving pain. BUT!!! You do not need the S&M elements for a Dominant/Submissive relationship. And that my good people is what is showcased in this sleeper kink manga. ***SpoilerS*** Was really shocked to watch this evolve from a cute unrequited love story to a twisted story of dominance and manipulation. We discover that in the past the Urk did anything and everything the Seme requested our of a sense of "obligation/responsibility." However, as adults when they decide to form a consensual relationship through their mutual desire. We discover that the Urk actually LOVES being dominated. He is asked to perform many sexual tasks by his dom and can't refuse him (doesn't want to cause it's his kink). But this was a match made in heaven cause it's clearly what they both want!!! Yay!

100000000 stars for the art style alone! The story is also very interesting, the main character is very likable and it is easy to relate to them and their feelings. A story I will defiantly want to read again and again. ***Spoiler Thoughts*** In the first act we see a major conflict where the MC Mom catches him masturbating over his male cousin, and she cries. This is the catalyst for the MC trying to get a girlfriend and become straight. But later after they start a relationship and are sneaking around together you expect there to be some backlash from the MC's Mom or something. But that plot thread is just completely dropped. It was a bit of a "Chekhov's gun" mistake. (If you introduce a gun in act one of the story you must use the gun in act three for the audience to feel satisfied with the conclusion.) They introduced his Mom as a problem but then never brought it up again and it kinda just disappeared... But other than that this is a really good story!

Oh baby I cried and cried... sweet Jesus that first story will WRECK you.