Ophiuchus's manga / #Y2003(5)

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

Review 1: Manga looks old. Storyline is full of people with insecurities. There are 2 couples here. The things you do with your partner... Playing tug of wars just to make up later. Play Boy Blues Prequel: Gaten na Aitsu (MC) Main story: Play Boy Blues Play Boy Blues Sequel: Punch Up Punch Up Returns (oneshot) Partly censored, uncensored Prequel Bull to Arukeba (1999): 1v 7c Who Made Him Such a Man (Konna Otoko ni Dare ga Shita) (2003): 1v 4c Special Summer Vacation (Natsukoi) (2004): 1v 7c Sequel Mayou Otoko (2008) RELATED SERIES Gaten na Aitsu: Manly Construction Training (Gaten na Aitsu) (Prequel) (2001): 1v 3c ⇢ Play Boy Blues (P.B.B.) (Sequel) (2003 - 2016): 6V 27C Related to P.B.B. ⇢ Punch Up! (Punch ↑) (Spin-Off) (2005 - ?): 7V+ 21C+ ⇢ Punch ↑ x P.B.B. (Sequel) ⇢ ❖ Mayou Otoko (Spin-Off) (2008): 1v 4c ⇢ Punch ↑ + Jinan Joutou (Sequel) ❖ Related Series to Mayou Otoko: Punch ↑ (Adapted From) Special Summer Vacation (Natsukoi) (Prequel) (2006): 1v 7c Fake ♂ (Sequel) (2015): 1v 5c Sasakure Memorial (Side Story) (2012): 1v 5c Sasakure Chronicle (Spin-Off) (2017): 1V (not tr) Punch Up Returns (2015): One Shot MU Description Volume 1: 1-3) P.B.B. (act 1-4) Junsuke is the number one companion in a host club where Shinobu used to work. They have been in a relationship for a year, but as they start to get serious, Shinobu questions his commitment. The story continues from where act 1 (chapter 4 of Gaten na Aitsu) left off. (features Maki Motoharu from Punch Up) 4) The Evil Worker's Folklore ~ Trial version Short extra on construction workers and their uniforms. 5) Gaten na Aitsu Yuusaku is dying for a trip and his dad fulfilled his wishes and he soon learns that his holiday maybe more than he bargained for (continuation after chapter 3 of Gaten na Aitsu). Note: Yuusaku and Taizou are adoptive siblings, but it's not mentioned in the story. Volume 2: 1-3) P.B.B. (act.4.5-7) Junsuke follows Shinobu on his company's annual getaway. Love, sex, uneasiness ensues. Also includes a small extra Gift 1. (features Kouta from Punch Up) 4) One Day of a Certain Host Junsuke spends his day while his lover is at work. 5) P.B.B. (act 8) Junsuke clashes with the number 2 host Haruto. Also includes a short extra Gift 2 Volume 3 1-3) P.B.B. (act 7-10) Shinobu meets Junsuke's brother, Yoshinari. 4) Yukata Hajimemashita Club Dandy's special summer event. All the hosts dress up in charming yukata. Includes a series of four panel extras at the end. Volume 4: 1-5) P.B.B. (act 11-15) Yoshinari has a brother who happens to be a host. Longing. Disappointed. Rebelling. 18 years old, and he holds all those emotions.He also meets mysterious Arata who seems to have some hidden agenda? 4) Pregnat P.B.B Motoharu from Punch up appears in Club Dandy Volume 5: 1-5) P.B.B. (act 16-20) It's a big surprise that even Yoshinari becomes a host a t "Club Dandy". One day, Yoshinari happened to see Junsuke kissing Shinobu and he realised that the reason for his brother's decision to continue his job as a host was Shinobu.... 6.Doubting Man Short extra Volume 6: 1-6) P.B.B. (act 21-26) “If I told you that I was thinking of going back home to take over my family’s inn, how would you respond?” Those words have finally been spoken by the indomitable No. 1 Host, Junsuke. If he quits, will that be end of his and Shinobu’s relationship? Shinobu also comes to learn about the serious incident that occurred with Arata’s older sister, one of Junsuke’s customers, which brings their relationship to a critical point! The popular host series finally draws to a close! (MU) Tags BL Yaoi Comedy Drama Adult Couples Hosts Mature Romance Opposites Attract Cats Multiple Protagonists Age Gap Bickering Love Couple Growth Cohabitation Live-In Lover Living with Strangers Manly Gay Couple Older Uke Younger Seme One-Night Stand Opposites Attract Possessive Lovers Unexpressed Feelings Unrequited Love Substitutes Masculine Uke Bisexual Characters Blunt Characters Character Growth Stubborn Protagonist Tan Male Characters Tsundere Cheating/Infidelity Hidden Motive Jealousy Manipulation Optimists Personality Changes Reunions Rich Characters Rivalry Trap Troubled Past Blue-Collar Workers Construction Workers Hosts Stalkers Part-Time Job Post-Secondary Students University Students Tutors Adoptive Siblings Brothers Half Siblings Younger Brother Bathroom Intercourse Caught in the Act Fellatio Hetero Sex in Yaoi Manga Oral Intercourse Seduction Sexual Curiosity Toilet Intercourse Mature Themes Dead Family Members Death of Love Ones Dubious Consent Promiscuous Character Prostitution Pseudo Incest Revenge Adapted to Drama CD

Review 1: A Japanese student, whose life was turned upside down by his lecturer/lover who killed her husband after getting caught in the act, took the fall and was sentenced to life in prison. Interracial couples The prison life & culture in the U.S.A. revolves around crimes, rape, violence (all uncensored). Seinen yaoi Under Grand Hotel (Under (xGround) Grand Hotel) (2003 - 2005): 3V 21C Under Grand Hotel dj - Honeymoon (Side Story) (2003): 1V Under Grand Hotel - Kiss & Kill (Spin-Off) (2013): 1V 4C Under Grand Hotel: Cross Over (Sequel) (2017): 1V Sen Owari, a student from Japan, is studying at Columbia University. During his stay in the US, he has an affair with his professor... later to be discovered by her husband! Sen confronts him and, leading to a fight, shoots and kills him! Now convicted of murder, Sen is sentenced to serve 80 years in prison at “Under Grand Hotel” (UGH). The only imprisoned Asian boy in the institution, he’s an outcast, vulnerable and alone. When he approaches Swordfish, a prison gang leader, to get protection, Swordfish seizes the opportunity and claims Sen as his “personal property.” Source: 801 Media Tags BL Drama Yaoi Adult Couples America LGBT Themes Prison Mature Themes Physical Abuse Sexual Abuse Related manga Under Grand Hotel - Kiss & Kill (Sequel) (2013) Vol: 1 - Ch: 4 Under Grand Hotel: Cross Over (2017) Vol: 1 MU Tags: Adult Mature Smut Tragedy Yaoi Abuse Affair/s America Angst Anilingus Attempted Suicide Bathroom Intercourse Betrayal Black Character/s Bondage Captive Corruption Criminal/s Dreadlocks Drug Abuse/Addiction Drug Trafficking Fellatio Frottage Gang Rape Handjob Hetero Sex in Yaoi Manga Humiliation Inconclusive Ending Intercrural Intercourse Interracial Couple/s Interracial Intercourse Love Triangle/s Manipulative Lover Manly Gay Couple Masculine Uke Murder/s New York City Obsessive Love Older Uke Younger Seme Outdoor Intercourse Possessive Lover/s Prison Prisoner/s Prostitution Psychopath/s Racism Rape Revenge Ruthless Male Lead Scapegoat Security Guard/s Seke Set Up Sexual Favors Straight Seme Straight Uke Strong Male Lead Strong Seme Strong Uke Survival Tough Uke Trap Undercover Violent Character/s Voyeurism