Ophiuchus's manga / #KUSAKA Takaaki(12)

I gave it 3 stars because the adults drugged Minori to help him sedated and heal from his rape injuries inflicted by none other than yours truly, Youko, the adult seme, an artist with identity crisis about his work shared with his late father, Yougo. Instead of reporting it to the police they (all three adults - Youko's younger bro who drives Minori to the mansion/resort/villa, the housekeeper who saved Minori from the clutches of Youko the rapist, and the instigator who invited Minori to this horror party, Shuu) all conspired together to "help" Minori out during his summer break by confining and drugging him all so that he can "meet up with Youko" and so that "Youko can hold Minori" again. An adolescent boy who's been away from home for weeks without even calling his own parents- I mean, where's the parents? Why weren't they worried about Minori at all? If he was a college student, I'd at least believe it when his parents' lack of presence in the picture is as loud as this. Maybe I'm missing something here. He could have already graduated and is a post secondary student who's studying for university entrance exam for all we know *shrug* maybe. It compact with drama and romance and the world of an eccentric art artist. But I still think it's brushing off the abuse just like that which is typical in yaoi. Good thing about this manga is the way the rape has an actual effect on the victim which we don't see much in recent yaoi. Like if you're raped, the thing will tear and hurt like hell and will require time to heal so realistically speaking, the drugged Minori is almost healed (almost 4 weeks top in confinement and sedation). The weird part I found was that part where he said to Youko, "Save me" like - no. I was like, he's not fully recovered yet but this Youko is "complying" with Minori's pleas. I mean, hell no. Why can't he have a little more self-restrain? Well the ending is good though so readers will just have to forgive and be glad they're happy. The relationship is not adorable (I just don't understand this tag), only Minori is adorable and has a big heart to forgive this kind of betrayal. Kagerou no Mori (2003): 1v 7c Minori was attracted by Kitagawa Yougo’s first work, “Fallen Birds” and came all the way from Tokyo to his exhibition in the countryside. Their first meeting ended in a very unexpected way and it seemed that Kitagawa sensei was deeply in love with Minori since a long time ago. How can that be? Will Minori accept Kitagawa sensei? Source: MU Tags BL Yaoi Drama Mystery Psychological Romance Work Life Slice of Life Multiple Couples Adult Couples Mature Romance Boss-Employee Relationship Housekeeper Art Gallery Owners/Dealers Age Gap Adult-Student Relationship High School Students Art Artists/Painters Angst Painting Secret Identity Summer Break Remote Town Art Exhibition Art Enthusiasts Naive Uke Possessive Lovers Mature Themes Confinement Drug Use Kidnapping Manipulation Physical Abuse Rape Injuries Rape Stockholm Syndrome Sexual Abuse

2024 Review: I skipped randomly to vol2 and ended up laughing. Finding random old manga to kill time is really something lol ------- Karamete de Kudoite (2006): 6V+ (not sure, MU info) Karamete de Kudoite dj - Try to Play with my Weakness (Side Story) (2008) Orangenia na Hibi (Side Story) ---------------------------- Summary (by FS) _______________ From Attractive Fascinante: Volume 1: 1-3) Take Care about Neighbor Togawa is quietly living his life when neighbor, Tone, seems to come rushing in. Their chance encounter in the hallway and then mixing up the mail seems to bring them closer together. But how close is too close? 4-8) Pursuing the Realist Jade Muto has moved back to Japan after years of living in Italy. Best friend Yuusuke Mikami takes him to lunch, where Atsurou Miyazoe serves them lunch. But Jade wants to be served more than just lunch. With a little help from Yuusuke, will Jade be able to win the heart of Atsurou? Volume 2: Tone is back with more ways to satisfy Yuki-chan! And with the new editor-san, do we get to see more this time? Volume 3: V3 continues from the couple we saw at the end of V2, the editor, Takatou, and Yuki-chan's classmate, Dai-chan. "Do you want to sleep with me?" A light joke with only a tenth of true intent from Takatou, Dai-chan actually agreed to it. Will Takatou really do it? A cameo of Mikami and Rui in the extra. Volume 4: Tone and Yuki-chan are back! With the appearance of our new rival, Heath, will Yuki-chan waver? What would Tone do to take charge of his Yuki-chan? Dai-chan was taking care of the sick Takatou when he gave him aphrodisiac instead of cold tablets. After a night of torturous fun play, Dai-chan got sick instead. What would be the destiny of Takatou when he gave aphrodisiac to Dai-chan out of revenge? Volume 5 Tone's nephew, Aoba, had came to stay with Tone. However, having a uncle-complex, Aoba didn't approve of Yuki-chan, Tone's choice if bride. And almost inevitably, Aoba, ran into their love-scene. Under extreme shock, Aoba run off the house and straight into Heath's arms. Would he able to resist Heath's unrelenting pursuit...?! Here begins Heath x Aoba story... Volume 6 The strangest thing happened, Tone-san fell asleep (!!) in the middle of H-action? Worried about his health, Yuki-chan made a big decision...?! Also, an all cast story of Karamete characters going on a trips...Yuki-chan witnessing Heath x Aoba and Takatou x Dai-chan making out...?! Here came the latest edition of the most anticipated series!! ------------------------------