This manga was perfect. A simple yet interesting (historical) premise and ordinary characters. It's simplicity is what makes it so beautiful and realistic. The growth of their relationship with each other and themselves as individuals is beautifully captured.
Next thing I would like to point out is that .....it's a healthy relationship ....and the rape scene with the previous master was so realistically potrayed. The master was at fault but he didn't go till the end....and he realized his mistake ..the rape was not romanticised and the uke didn't completely forgive the masters behaviour though he had huge respect for him . The master I think really was attached to uke emotionally and he is very lonely. I really want him to find his own happiness
However a beautiful and realistic manga and a fucking masterpiece
Aien Catharsis