Sugar ❀'s manga / #complex(4)

Escape Journey

Complete | OGERETSU Tanaka | 2015 released

P: In college, Naoto has an unexpected reunion with ex-boyfriend Taichi who he broke up with for denouncing him as "sexual gratification". Naoto had been firmly influenced by his hatred of this past incident but, little by little his heart is starting to forgive Taichi who has really grown when compared to their time in high school... While that's happening, their friend Fumi-chan seems to be in love with Taichi...? When they are friends, they have extraordinary compatibility, but turning it into love isn't going too well. A love story filled with emotional scars. O: Has beautiful art, but is complicated. There’s a heck ton of drama, is interesting and funny.. Overall it was great. Shit... chapter 4 was depressing as there was conflict --> rape

Saezuru Tori wa Habatakanai

Ongoing | yoneda kou | 2011 released

P: A story about a masochistic yakuza Yashiro and his impotent ex-cop subordinate Doumeki. O: LOVE IT. MASTERPIECE. DARK. TOUCHING. Has an interesting plot, and really grabs your emotions. Also hot ;3 Sometimes can be confusing, but after re-reading it makes more sense. Re-read, shows that this was a great read, considering I barely re-read manga. Lots of shit is going down.

Where the Dragon's Rain Falls

Complete | Summer | 2000 released

P: According to legend, a nation in which a dragon appears is destined for prosperity. Finally a new dragon is born in the desert-covered empire Rahan, but...as a fragile young boy! Until the boy comes of age, the crown prince orders him hidden away in the depths of the palace. But one night, Suu, a lowly palace servant hoping to run away with his dear Nadan, stumbles upon an unexpected mystery… And so begins their tale of love, obsession... and desire. O: Looks nice. The art is satisfying. I'm interested in Sahara, and how he can shapeshift but be dumb at times. From reading some comments, it seems like Suu may be the bastard child of the royal bloodline of another country, which is why Sahara can turn adult after having Suu's blood.. All the characters are manipulative/sneaky. I am not totally on board with Jin or Sahara. Jin is manipulative af. I just wish happiness for Nadan and Suu, like wtf, why do they have to get all caught up in this shit! Oof I'd have to say I'm on team Sahara rn. Jin is such an ASS. C72 - ahhh.. the bittersweet romance btwn Suu and Nadan :( Suu is too much of a realist and didn't consider Nadan's feelings. I love how Suu is also scheming xD he is a force to be reckoned with. C98 - WOW I feel terrible for Sahara :/ C106 - WTF Nadan is dead?! CMON MAN C130 - omg... it seems like Saharah is manipulating people, and are thus acting fake o-o C180 - brooo how is this the end?? This manhwa was so confusing lol, maybe I'll have to reread this some time again

Sojou No Koi Wa Nido Haneru

Complete | mizushiro setona | 2009 released

P: Sequel of Kyuuso Ha Cheese no Yume Omiru. Kyouichi is now divorced from his wife and carrying on a tenuous, homosexual relationship with Imagase. He has even become accustomed to having sex with Imagase every day. However, when Tamaki, a young coworker with a crush on Kyouichi, appears on the scene, it might be the beginning of the end for Kyouichi and Imagase. O: So much drama, feels, tears and angst. Damn it’s complicated as hell. I feel so so bad for Tamaki - she is such a lovely person who unfortunately fell for Kyouichi. Their relationship is seriously push/pull. Imagase is insecure and changes emotions quickly. He lacks self-confidence... Kyouichi is such a pushover. Interesting how it's seke. Ok on my 3rd reread C4 I kinda gained some respect for Kyouichi since he didn't seem to give in to Imagase's whims (in hindsight he's so damn sneaky lol), but literally the next moment =_= whatever ig...