Sleeps In Sunbeams's manga / #Psychological(72)

Totally loved this beautiful story. It was perfect for fantasy and skill fully drawn, highly recommended.

Outstanding! Simply perfect, it’s only a shame that it’s finished.

Sex, piercings, pain. This was remarkably original and disturbingly enjoyable.

Twisted, but those two are perfect for each other.

This school was like Lord of the Flies meets the devil for sheer survival of the fittest and destroy the weak themes. The bullying was insane level cruelty, I could really understand why a demons offer would be irresistible for anyone and it did make me want the demon side to win. In this story, the humans were the cruelest of all. I loved the art, the fight scenes got progressively more exciting and I thought the ending was great.

Such a sad existence for the uke here. I liked the story simply because he found someone warm and caring. I didn’t like how the brother had sex with him so soon, but at least they talked and fought their way to a better relationship

This is my favourite manga by Nishida Hisashi. Nabeshima and Takeda were such authentic characters, both strong and masculine yet surprisingly vulnerable. Takeda was struggling to accept his infertility and his self identity as a man, as well as grieving for the children he could never father. Add to that his failing marriage and jealousy over Nabeshima’s interest in his wife; he was a lost, angry man. His evolving relationship with Nabeshima was really full of emotion for the reader. Nabeshima was almost tortured by his love for Takeda, but he was so honest and determined to find some spot by the side of the man he loved, I found him to be irresistible. This story was full of feelings, including some that were painful (like the rape scene). I thought the mangaka managed the aftermath of that with respect for both her characters. Nabeshima was devastated by self loathing and remorse. Takeda was no pushover about to let things slide but took a passive aggressive approach initially that left no doubt as to his rage. I really loved that in the end, these two beautiful men made their way to being happy together. It wasn’t an easy journey but they are so good together and it was great to be part of it by reading this wonderful manga.

A special story of two damaged men and the healing they give each other. This manga really aimed for the heartstrings. It was at times poignant and melancholic and others intense and beautiful. I loved how good for each other the MCs were, and how sweet they were. There was an intensity and warmth to them both that made the happy ending very, very satisfying.

Non biological brothers Jin and Souji don’t have the best relationship. Souji is adopted and 3 years older than Jin. He tries hard to be the perfect son but after his younger brother Jin rapes him, he moves out from home. Jin has always wanted Souji to notice him. He pranks and kisses and teases his brother, then one day he forces him sexually and is enthralled by his crying face. Jin refuses to let Souji evade him and is relentless in his pursuit, especially once he realises he loves his brother. While I like an obsessive lover, it’s hard to look past Jin’s selfishnes and the rape. I prefer my obsessed and intense guys to value the one they want, even if they are the sadist to a masochist partner.

This is one of those intense adolescent loves that can either turn out horridly toxic or beautifully special. Asa and Mitya meet at a real low point for Asa and the connection between the two is instant and consuming. Throughout their story, the one constant is their complete devotion to each other. It almost makes the reader feel uncomfortable to be invading their space but at the same time, as they strengthen and love each other, it becomes like a warm little buzz of happiness to see them overcome their demons or at least accept them. A special story, I really enjoyed it.