Namida mo Tooku - Aonibi no Nemuri
Okay, I think Shiki's story had the most realistic, sensible ending it could have had. It makes sense. You are comfortable with what you know, right? It's the only *sane* solution. Protection of self, protection and guard. Manager. Parent. Sexual health advocate. Psychologist and *physician * . I really love this story, thought-provoking, though it made me want to sob my eyes out. I also realize something else : Shiki owed him a certain debt of gratitude for taking him in and with the *disability*, it would be far worse than if he simply stayed. Just my two cents. :)
Kimi to Hasu no Niwa de
This is a beautiful, bittersweet gem. Tamao is the character that makes you want to protect him because you know he works so hard just to make ends meet. He does what he knows best because it's become survival for him. He has lost the love of his life, but fate plays its hand by bringing his dead lover's brother to his life. Very interesting and colorful people who have their own sob stories surround Tama. It's heartbreaking and joyful watching Tama find himself again, while knowing the surrounding ones will always be there for him. And sometimes this story is funny.
Ryouki Tekina Kareshi
God help me, I loved this. Dark, creepy and two people who need each other. I love wackadoodles.
Loved Circus