Well. I'm glad I was warned about the sequel (Paradise View), which I WILL NOT READ. Nope. I don't do tragedy and I don't do unhappy endings.
For this one... it was okay. I didn't like the distance and I don't think they tried hard enough, frankly. The mangaka set it up to be a GOOD story, but I didn't feel for the characters like I think I should have. I liked them, but I felt like they only gave a half-hearted attempt at actually trying to make the relationship work. Hideo couldn't look for work in Kyoto? Kyoto was the ONLY university with a medical program? Forced plot points. So, no.
I'll be skipping the other stories by this mangaka, esp since I know at least one is a bad ending.
I respect that u're not into tragedy but it was a happy end and it was a good read. It's just that it made me cry bc of frustrations i guess hahaha
For me it's worth reading but it's not like i will force you to read it
Your comment made me hesitate reading the sequel but I after reading it, it wasn't actually that bad. Like Nikka, it was also worth the read! But I also respect your opinion (▰˘◡˘▰)
I appreciate that. :) I have just made it a policy that I don't read unhappy endings. I feel there's plenty of tragedy out there in the world, and I don't read it and I don't write it. I figure there are others that can appreciate those works and other authors who can write them (likely much better than I since I don't like to). I absolutely respect other people's tastes and preferences. I'm glad you guys enjoyed it. It's just not for me. :)
the sequel is BOMB. you can skip the tragedy part (vol 2 8.1)
I just read the sequel and am in tears the ending just makes me want to rip my heart out but dats bittersweet as their love still lives on..i understand wanting to preserve the happiness but its worth it as you see they truly did love each other *cries* ╥﹏╥
Glad you warned!!!
I AGREE they definitely could have tried harder like
The problem with the sequel is , as stated above, the extra. As a sequel, it's great. Their relationship grows and so do the characters. It adds a realistic side to the story and you have a happy ending (a very fulfilling one to boost) and then an unnecessary extra comes along and it feels like the drop from a rollercoaster. I really don't know what the mangaka's was thinking with that extra, since this story is more about cuteness, so it sorta feels outta place. So my advice would be for you to read the sequel and skip the extra. It would be kind of a waste not to read it.
yeah i wished I knew about the very last part
I think the sequel gave more dimension and life to the story.. I like how their love overcomes everything, *well in a way*.. The sequel is worth it
I'm scared to read it now. I'm a little ocd so I might be tempted to read it to the end if I do start. Reading the comments here reminded me of Black Jewels, a long series fantasy novel which I loved and invested in for years and then came the extras. Still breaks my heart whenever I remember
who thinks this doesn't feel finished? Like... wtf happens after that? Like... I was hoping we'd find out what a 3-way bond does and how it works. It also doesn't feel like the relationships are resolved. Yeah, so not finished. :/
I liked the humor and how sweet both couples were. I also liked that they didn't get (too) hung up on the idea that the husband was the bottom. lol (I would have been cool if they switched once, but this is still SO good.)
It isn't even funny. I just love how in love with each other Kuma and Hachi are (even as deadpan as Hachi is). Perfect foils for each other.
I so totally want more! I'd LOVE to see the kids someday. OMG how cool would it be if their kids got together? *dies*
Why is it so hard to just give a solid ending? No more of this maybe or might kind of thing. I liked the extra at the end but it's titled "my brother comes back sometimes." Like... why? Grrr. (Also, I'm still kinda pissed at the older brother. Cluing the younger in, then going back to Tokyo and still staying? WTF?)
He's got work and other responsibilities.. as an adult. Plus, I think they've already concluded that Kouta will live in Tokyo with him in the near future.
djserani, I LOVE your icon! ♡
Thank you!! :D <3 I like yours too!
Thank you! Super Lovers rocks!
was actually when the dad came home and started counting kids, found an extra, then didn't worry about it because "at least none are missing..." That cracked me up!
Is here: https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vJMfG1TJhvQ/U75Agw9k-eI/AAAAAAAEQYE/4ImlRT-Zyoc/s1600/Abiru+Junjou+vol.01+side+story+pg168.jpg
Talks about what happens with them. :)
I don't read sad stories as a rule, especially not those that make me bawl like a little baby but this manga, especially the OVA, makes me bawl every time. I actually think, out of all of it, the first episode, toward the end, where he's crying and apologizing... I feel like they ripped my heart out, it was so hard to watch. But I love it. So so so much.
Just one more page showing them meeting in Germany would have been enough, though he SHOULD have told Dou directly. That was a cowardly dick move, frankly. :/