tsukineko's manga / #masochistic uke(10)

3.5 stars. Actually pretty sweet. The seme character and his struggle, are relatively well developed and realistic. I like him as a character. I'll read the rest when it gets updated. Up to chapter 3 so far.

Sequel of one of the stories in 'Kakekukerunara, Kienaidekure'.

3.5 stars. I like the fact that the m is NOT someone who was damaged by some past trauma - he explains that he's just naturally that way inclined. The BDSM aspect of the relationship, at certain points crosses the line into abuse, because they're noobs and are not on the same page. (Please, is it so hard to communicate?! lol) the S/Dom can't control his emotions, and begins to inflict harm out of anger and frustration. It's an interesting and sensitive portrayal of what can go wrong if BDSM is not practised correctly. It was interesting, and it's the first manga I've come across that shows BDSM from this angle. Still, I found it somehow lacking, though I can't put my finger on why. Also, I don't particularly like the sub - why does he have to be such a gloomy and weird character?

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.

Read Mameiha's comment, then read the manga...