otakulys's manga / #sad(233)

Not a Sugar Daddy

Complete | Pyapya | 2017 released

Okay, so the part with the misunderstandings and all that painful stuff, along with the fact that he was SO mean to the uke (though he was acting out of hurt, which is a human thing to do), was very heartbreaking. But other than that, they are the sweetest, most loving couple I've seen in a while. They're in a truly healthy relationship, which is so rare in any romantic genre, especially yaoi. The seme just loves him so, so much. Also, A+ for the depiction of a coping rape survivor. It's easy to forget things, to second guess yourself, to downplay what happened. Behavior gets more erratic, guilt rushes in, then anger. A victim may randomly lash out or express sensitivity toward things that they'd normally been okay with. You just never really get to see that. Rape can't be healed with make up sex. As of chapter 27, I really like it. I hope it keeps being great. There are things that make it less than perfect, but they're overshadowed by how different it is as a manwha. I'm so glad he finally called out those shitty girls for what they did, though I suppose I should forgive the one chick for lashing out in anger, too. She had a big crush, and she took her hurt out on the uke. Regardless, I'm so happy he finally said something. So often it's this stupid thing where he instantly forgives everyone, or they never really talk about it. He actually got pissed and said how he felt. I wish more stories were like this. Looking forward to the next chapter!

Godless Chamber

Ongoing | kharisma jati | 2000 released

Yeah, this author writes fucked up stuff exclusively, and this is definitely one of those. Most of his stuff isn't on this site, and I guess I understand why, but even with how sick and twisted his work tends to be, I kind of like it somehow. The art can be weird, but most of the time it's kind of pretty. I like that he has a lot of bisexual elements to his work, too. Buuuuuut, he's super fond of children being tortured and raped, etc. so you have to be able to stomach that to get to the rest of it. Sort of an enigma here, and I really don't know why I'm drawn to him. Usually this sort of thing would gross me out and upset me too much. I don't even know.

Aoi haru,akaiito

Complete | Kisayuki | 2000 released

Aww, such a sweet story! I'm bummed about a few things, and there's some stuff that was really glossed over, but ultimately it was such a happy, loving story despite how both of them felt trapped. They even avoided the "misunderstanding for the next 100 pages" bullshit that so many of these stories turn to. Plus, pretty! I wanted him to have a friend, though. Hate that it had to be an either/or situation, when his friend wasn't even part of his father's perfect plan. I wanted to see him feel free to hang out with who he wanted, including his childhood friend. Meh. Anyway, I really enjoyed it. I wish there were more. Also, wtf, why are "twisted" and "dark" popular tags for this manga?

Happily Ever After

Ongoing | pizza saver | 2019 released
2019-08-12 22:26 marked

I dunno, I like the art, but I shouldn't read this. Only the zero chapter and the first chapter are out right now, but it seems to me that this story is about them falling in love, then one of them dying of an illness. "Making the most of the time we have left" stories crush my soul. Everything they do is tainted by knowing they don't have much longer. Blah. I'm still here, though, so what does that say about me?

Boys of the Dead

Complete | Tomita Douji | 2019 released

Damn, I want it to be longer! There were things I didn't love about this, but it's so unique and complex. I just wanted it to keep going. There wasn't enough room here to do what could have been done. As far as oneshots go, it was a solid approach to the whole thing, making it a story he was telling. I just wish there'd bee more. :( Noooo!! My heart! The second story was really touching and sweet and deeply sad. I hate that we're left here, knowing that inevitably they're doomed. I mean, they're kind of doomed already, right? Either way, I wish we got more stuff like this, only with happier endings. x_x

Midarana Omega wa Koi wo Shinai

Complete | Yashiki Shima | 2019 released

"My bad." Lmao. I liked it for what it was so far. Even though it's kind of weird, it's not bad for omegaverse. At least the seme didn't want to do that to him, though apologizing in that way is pretty bizarre. Also, where was the injection earlier? I'm curious to see how this unfolds, though, especially since the pimp guy has history with the seme. Looking forward to chapter two.

Ai no donā

Complete | Avogado6 | 2019 released

Very short, but it definitely hurts for a moment. The feeling of losing happiness is so awful. Ignorance would be so much better. You long for these good feelings, but everything ends.

Odorless

Complete | avogado6 | 2000 released
2019-08-24 20:55 marked

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Nameneko

Ongoing | Nobara aiko | 2019 released

Hard to rate it when it's so short. I may be confused, but it seems like it's saying it's tied to something else? So these characters are part of another story. I'm not sure, though. It says it's a oneshot, but it also says it's TBC, so...? Eh, I like her stories, and I like her concepts, so even if it's rough and short, it could be worse.

The Beautiful Ones

Complete | Tomita Douji | 2000 released

Aw, very sad and kind of sweet. He wanted the boy to be beautiful again.