just_m3h's manga / #trauma(97)

I love teasing semes done right, and this was- mostly right? The seme's detachedness and coldness and the front he puts up with most others is never explained? It feels incomplete. I still love them together, though. And the uke, man. He really grows on you. I didn't particularly like him at first, but damn, I'm hooked now

Koki is a bottom with abandonment issues who only sleeps with virgins. His one night stand with Masumi, a gentle guy who just got dumped, was supposed to be a one time thing. But Masumi turns out to be eaxctly what Koki needed. I actually really enjoyed Koki's personality he more honest, and less shallow than other characters that fit this mould, I also really loved how Masumi was helpless and held his ground and pushed for his needs. 5 5: Random oneshot about childhood friends who are secretly in love with each other and a brief misunderstanding that happens before they get together. Overall, it was okay. No troubling elements, but also boring and forgettable. The overprotective brother was a nice touch, though. 4.2 Overall: 4.6

Jimmy is a pickpocket who gets detained and made to apologise and work for a day (for pay) by an excop (Reese). He plans revenge but ends up falling for Reese. It was an intriguing and unique plot. I love how they have now changed each other's lives forever. Jimmy has been instrumental in Reese getting over his trauma and Reese has made a honest man out of Jimmy. They're really good for each other. The feel of the story was somehow more sincere and genuine than I had come to expect from yaoi.

Suzuta, who is secretly taking care of his tiny half brother Leo in the singles only dorm privided by the hospital where he works as a nurse, gets a helping hand (or two) from Dr.Tomioka, whi has his own not so hidden agenda. I don't know. They seemed okay towards the end and there was no real drama, either. But between the blackmail and the sudden move towards sex in the first few chapters, it doesn't add up, for me. And just, Suzuta implying that gay=pedo, really really just pissed me off. Plus, Dr.Tomioka so goddamn pushy. But, having said that, good job in the zero rape, which I was so surprised and relieved by. 4.3

Chap 1: About childhood friends Satoru and Aya, who just started dating in uni. They haven't had sex yet because Aya is anxious about his lack of pubic hair. He finally tells Satoru, but Satoru says he wants to see! The 2nd chapter about the couple is just a filler about a bout of jealousy. It's much less yaoi and much more shounen ai, even if most of the plot revolved around them having sex. It was rather boring and forgettable, but certainly not offensive. 4.2 Chap 3: Story about the socially awkward new hire, Fushimi and his supervisor Hira. Hira tries to help Fushimi, who was bullied before and is so traumatised that he cannot meet people's eyes, become more social. In the process, Fushimi falls in love and confesses, only to be told that Hira is already gay and Fushimi is just his type. This was definitely my favourite from the lot. I really, really liked Hira. He was so genuine and nice and Fushimi was also pretty sweet. I think, though, all the nice and supportive side characters really lend to the pleasant feel of the story. Just one concern. Author doesn't address the jealousy, that looks like it could potentially fester. Hope not. 4.6 5: A oneshot about Sakae and Chikusa, who are in uni, dating and about to have sex for the first time. They don't end up doing it because Chikusa forgets the condom at home! This, again, had pretty much nothing to offer interms of plot, but the message was important. Sakae says he's fine without but Chikusa says Sakae is too important to him for that. They wait. That's it, that's the whole story. But I still liked that Chikusa was so responsible, it's such a rare thing in semes his age. 4.4 Overall: 4.4

I am really not enjoying this. That fucker who raped him and outed him and had him banished. That piece of shit waltzing back into Yoon's life. The disgusting piece of shit!!!! And I'm definitely not rooting for Vasily, either. Yoon clearly wanted nothing to do with him. He just didn't leace him any other choice but to sbmit or die

1: Maki was rejected harshly by his bestfriend Maki during their high school graduation. They meet a decade later and Maki realises Katsumi's been punishing himself in the most awful way, for his words that broke Maki's heart. It was just fucking painful? Like, even if they're together now, it's just so painful. That he endured all that, thought himself irredeemable. It's just so horrible. 4.5 4: Daiya is a city boy whk decides to move to the countryside for a couple months on a whim, makes a reserved but adorable friend (Yuusuke) and stays too long without even realizing it. This one was lively but alsi made me annoyed. That was clearly 100% consent, bruh, wtf? Leaving the poor dude alone without a word because you think you took advantage of him in what was clearly consensual sex? Yeesh! 4.4

First and foremost: I love multiple story anthologies with good plots and great characters, they are so entertaining and enjoyable! 1: Kensuke doesn't particularly know Matsui well and feels threatened by his good looks and competence. On the other hand, Matsui is jealous of Kensuke, who gets to be in the Planning Dept., just like Matsui has always wanted. However, when the rest of their coworkers bail on them during what was supposed to be an all night drinking fest at Matsui's place, they end up drinking alone and goading each other into having sex! I really loved Matsui's softness when it comes to Kensuke how quickly he manages to destroy Kensuke's inferiority complex (which had the potential to turn ugly, fast), and without even knowing about it, at first! Also, Matsui being switched to the Planning Dept., like he had always dreamt of, honestly, that made me SO happy! He deserves it! I think it was incredibly selfish of his boss to stifle him like that, Planning boss is so much better, in comparison. Really glad that Sasaki won, he really needed that. Anyway, love that they're together and still just as in love, so many years after ^.^! Also, love how in tune they are with each other's feelings and needs! It's great! 5 extra 1: Tomonari breezed through life with nepotism and doesn't really care about his job or the burden he is causing to his poor supervisor, chief Sasamoto, at work. That is, until the day he saw chief Sadamoto being done in the storage room by the Director, who was using Tomonari's incompetence as an excuse to get his dirty hands on Sadamoto and punish him. Tomonari becomes determined to not only shape up and prevent future punishment, but also teach Sasamoto that sex should never be a punishment, but should rather be a reward. It was short and awkward, but the sincerity with which Tominari loved him, that's impossible to hate! 4.5 extra 2: Tatsumi (a professional boxer) is getting mixed signals from his trainer Sho, whom he's known for a long time. Tatsumi thought "helping him masturbate to keep him focused during matches" was just an excuse for Sho to get his hands on him. But Sho keeps blowing hot and cold, and leaves Tatsumi confused. Turns out he was waiting for consent and an affirmation of his feelings, the whole time! Men really need to learn to just communicate their feelings, wow. 4.4 extra 3: Ryoji is helping Shota prepare to be a spy (?) by teaching him how to hide weapons in his anus. Basically, college students will find any excuse to have sex. Closeted college students with feelings for each other? Literally, any excuse! Despite the ridiculous premise, was still okay. Pretty hot, if nothing much else. 4.2 extra 4: Masaru reluctantly moves back home with his dad and supposedly delinquent cousin, Daiki. Turns out, Daiki is completely different from what he had been expecting. I genuinely am so happy that Daiki getting the attention and love he absolutely deserves, the precious little beb! Both from Masari, and his dad. I hate the bit about the gang, but the extras soften the blow somewhat. Still hate it, though. Glad Daiki immediately voiced his feelings about Masaru's misunderstanding. And gladder still, with the tiny tidbit about how Masaru protected Daiki's honour. Just be happy my lovelies! 5

Love them together, but Doyun does need to be more aware, I would hate for some entitlement alpha prick to take advantage of him like that again. Having said that, the kid's (Eunwoo?) right. It's not Doyun's fault that alphas are making his life difficult. I did enjoy the side story, but that's a lot of unresolved trauma on big bro's part. I don't know if the doc is quite gentle enough to help unpack that. Also, his older brother should go jump in a lake, freaking alpha arsehole!! The nerve. Ugh! Disgusting! Edit: Holy shit. Dojun's really damaged, bruh. That's decades of abuse to unpack. I don't know if anyone's up to the task, tbh Edit: What tbe actual fuck is wrong with the people in the comments calling this incest?? When a family member rapes you, you call it rape, yes? You don't fucking call it incest, for fuck's sake. Shit for brains. Edit: Well. That was an extremely underwhelming ending. At least they're together, I guess. Whatever. Ch 98

Uke was a runaway who ended up in an abusive relationship and cut off from his friends. When he finally makes his escape, he ends up with the reticent and stoic but secretly softhearted seme. It is so, so rushed, as oneshots are. But great. Good plot and lovely characters