tsukineko's manga / #bi visibility(5)

This was quite original, as far as yaoi manga stories go. It was also quite gripping - I actually found myself anxiously turning the pages, wondering what would happen to the mcs and their relationship. I was worried for the mcs, because they were obviously rather fragile, so I feared they might either break each other or break without each other - it was a dangerous balancing act at times. I'm glad they were able to grow a little healthier as their relationship progressed. That moment with the strelitzia plant was just so beautiful, and I'll admit that I shed a tear along with the uke! Plot: 4 stars; characterisation: 4 stars; smut: 4 stars; art: 3.5 stars. I would reread this manga. My main niggle with this work, is that the mangaka seemed to be hesitating between making it a twisted and dark story of unhealthy codependency and obsession, and a story of healthy, idyllic love that heals the mcs of their various issues. I think she was going for the latter, but at times their dark sides came a little too much to the forefront. However, perhaps it is precisely due to this that there was so much tension and suspense throughout.

3.5 stars. I particularly liked the cool mum and bi uncle! It's also cool that towards the beginning the seme asks the uke if he has a problem with gays OR BIS. All too often, bisexuality is invisible in yaoi, (and in rl). Rs

It says it's ongoing, but it seemed kinda complete. Just in case there's more, I've read only the 1st chapter. Anyway, I thought it was beautiful! Quite a sensitive exploration of the uke's confused feelings. And good on the mangaka for her bisexuality awareness!

4.5 stars. That was really good! I'll definitely reread it some time. I don't know what kind of magic the mangaka used, but the characters, their feelings and their world were so vividly and realistically painted, that I felt - and still feel! - that I'm in their world, to the point that I DON'T WANT TO READ ANOTHER MANGA nor consume any other fiction, for fear that the characters might vanish into smoke. I also think it's the first time I've enjoyed a story about 2 timing, and liked all of the characters and understood how they came to be in that situation of 2 timing. It was very sensitively told. I also share and thus understand, the musical connection aspect, and I love the way that that was woven in. Also, all 3 of the guys are bi - yay! This manga is beautifully written and beautifully drawn. I'm so glad I read it! Edit: WTF?! Just noticed the shitty rating and my brain. cannot. compute! I guess maybe people didn't like the 2 timing or something smh!