tsukineko's manga / #slice of life(453)

This is an extra for 'Ki ga au to iu koto wa'. It's sweet, but nothing earth shattering.

3.5 stars. That was sweet.

I'd love to read it right now, but it's too long and I don't have the time.

Tbh, I can't get past those awful, traditional hairstyles. Aside from that, I don't think this manga's all that good. It's too short to properly convey the depth of their feelings, and the characterisation is minimal. The h scenes are so roughly drawn, that it's hard to tell who's doing what to whom, (although the ink mark on the craftsman makes it easier to tell). Anyhow, I wouldn't reread this one, and I usually love historical yaoi!

Apparently, this is relatively realistic. Also, there's apparently a good portrayal of the TRUE repentance of a man who raped his lover in the past.

3.5 stars. This was really good, but it needs a continuation in which they actually get together! (Then I would rate it 4 stars.) I really hope so - for their sakes and ours! As things stand, it was pretty heart-rending to see them not get together, when they're so clearly in love. The last pages leave room for hope, though. I choose to believe that he meant that they would get together later, when he leaves the family.

I really want to read this! I has a 'Close your Eyes' feel to it!

3.5 stars. That was lovely! So sweet, but in a realistic, rather than a fluffy way. It was a sensitive portrayal of a relationship between mature adults. Quite refreshing. Also, I'm always glad to see couples practising safe sex. And they're a riba couple yay! Many reasons to like this manga. Why is it, then, that I can't bring myself to say it was brilliant or worth 4 stars? Maybe it was lacking a little oomph? Dunno - it was clearly MEANT to be a slow burner, and I LIKED that about it, but I still feel it was lacking something, though I can't quite put my finger on what... Maybe passion? Yeah, that's probably it. I'll certainly read more by this mangaka, though.

Looks a bit long, but I can read it in several goes, given that it's not just one story. I want to read it, because it looks like it might bring back some good memories...

This looks good. It seems as though it will, (again), be revolving around this mangaka's favourite(?) theme of broken things/people becoming stronger and more beautiful when fixed with love.