lordvoldemort's manga / #psychological(40)

Ah yes, Zetsuai. One of the many tragic-themed, soft psychological yaoi of the 80s and 90s. Story had a good slow burn, with an understandable insight into an obsessive mind. The actions of the seme may oftentimes be unagreeable, but his devotion is evident throughout. I suggest Ai no Kusabi if you enjoy this.

Harada doesn't gloss over age gaps with delusions of fluff and romance. The mangaka tells it as it is: dubiously consented to, the slow, attentive child-grooming behavior of pedophiles, and the impact of the experience on both the child and the pedophile.