pinkstarred's manga / #twisted(23)

This one hurt to read. It's one of my first's and the manipulation and love is heartbreaking. Update: I finally get to read more and it was painful the whole way through. I think it's an incredible characterization of three different people and how their stories intertwine. Is Shinitani's love real? He seemingly is the only one who actually understands what love should be yet fails to fight his feelings for both men despite what they do. Face it, every single character has done something bad, not one of them is innocent. Sudo is seemingly the biggest criminal and offender, but he never once covered up, he was honest about his bad character. And the author reveals his past to show us just how pitiful he is which only further draws Shinitani. Haruma the clear favorite, a dumb loveable puppy to a fault. But he is responsible for endangering Shinitani and his fam in the first place. We see him change and grow with the gentleness and kindness of Shinitani and just wants to be loved. It's clear he will thrive in a good environment. He honestly would be better off with someone else, but will other be able to look beyond his past and give him a chance? Does he have the strength? I think that Shinitani loses himself to Sudo because he accepts him as is, ugly and all. And despite the clear hurt that Sudo has continuously put him through he wants to help and be with him... There seems to be a consensus that Shinitani is the worst of all, but I'm not so sure. He was brought into this mess because of Haruma and dived deeper into it for him. Honestly their "romantic" relationship was a horrible start right from the beginning. He does hide his twisted, thrill seeking side well, but I don't think he is bad. It's like he is too kind which is what got him involved in all this in the first place. His kink is what it is... but both Haruma and Sudo accept him. ( Mainly bc no one else has treated them well before.) This story is so complicated and really makes me think and continue reading to see what happens. And to me that's what makes a good story. I wonder if this will end up as poly thing? Or everyone will split up or will they die? Can't wait to see what happens. Thanks so much for updating this title, I've been waiting for years.

This was actually quite dark but somehow kept a light tone. It's about AV company and the people who work there. It keeps you laughing at times and blends comedy and tragedy well. You don't feel wrecked at the end and that's probably because Kumi doesn't act like a victim. He has this coquettish charm about him even though he went through some fucked up shit. I really like his character. The art is gorgeous, the characters arnt cookie cutter and not ur typical bishi's. They all look distinct and have a bunch of personality. A good read.

Erotic, complicated and psychological, this tale of love, sex and sharing eats you up and spits you out. I love the sketchy linear style but at times combined with the censors it's hard to make out head or tails and becomes abstract instead. Which kinda works.

Aptly named the relationships are kind of despicable. An original psychological plot that follows two complicated trios of twisted love. Well done, great art. I was a bit confused with the last story, but mostly figured it out. At its core a story of unrequited love and remaining by their side.

Uhh... That was fucked up. What even...quite sad really. Ch 8 and 9! Sexy (////)

The way this is unfolding is sorta confusing but interesting. Did not see that coming at all, plot twist. I really like his classmate, he's so pretty! So, that's why he freaked about the haircut, now he doesn't look like the one that got away? Does he actually care for him at all I wonder. And did he actually grow out of that scariness or is it just hidden? Man, this a story of effed up relationships. Update: So that ended unexpectedly soft. Huh... I like You Jin the best, thank god he was alive I really thought he died. I hate the sunbae, he’s seriesly messed up.

Holy shit, that was fucked up. It breaks you in pieces and spits you out. This is a dark heavy psychological drama about a man repeatedly raped by his new stepbrother until it breaks him and there's almost nothing left. He almost had a chance to make it out but that was destroyed. The continual assault results in consuming hate, anger, self loathing and disgust that has turned him numb and self destructive. A tale of an abuse victims psyche. Like this was not what I was expecting and it's so fucking sad and upsetting but it is a good story. That art is good and the drama is unfolding in a very scary way. Please save Haruki, anyone.

I had to stop, What the fuck was that? It was just manipulation and cruelty I couldn't read anymore. They both raped him, those two guys are fucked up criminals who rationalize their actions as "love". Miwa I'm sorry, I hope you find someone to treasure you.