just_m3h's manga / #BDSM(99)

It was considerably gray, but I still enjoyed reading it. Heejae was hard to like, given how much of a stalker he was and because he was so entitled. He did redeem himself later on, though, so points for him. Jisuh, I don't know what happened there. I couldn't sympathize with him the way I've done for other ukes in a similar situation. Maybe because he plotted such a horrible revenge, knowing how Heejae felt, though he didn't go through with it. I did prefer Sunwoo to both of them and am glad he got a happy ending. Wouldn't really re-read, wasn't good enough to be this long, in any case. But good depictions of some BDSM etiquette and switching was nice too. 4.5

Mizushima was a great seme and even Kazuma isn't a bad uke, but his forcing Mizushima in the beginning made things kinda unsavoury for me. The plot started really cracky and kinda stupid, even, but devevlops into yaoi clichés that I don't really hate, like tortured soul who sells his body to look after his family, dead mom and deadbeat abusive dad. I kinda liked it. They clearly meant a lot to each other and both of them showed a lot of courage in the end. The stalker, though. What an evil bitch. One thing, though, there was a line like “he didn't want Mizushima to be involved”, when the other option was violating the kid. I'm choosing to believe that that was a translation error 4.5

1: I super enjoyed it! Kaname is such an aloof character, it's such a treat to read when these types fall in love. Yuusuke too, is appealing for a different reason, all that money, power and charm, yet he's still crazy over Satou. If that isn't the headiest aphrodisiac, I don't know what is! Satou was a fun character too, definitely very malleable, but not annoying or boring. Not a blank slate character either. He was spunky and cute, and his reactions were *chef's kiss*. Very oui oui baguette. Anyway, it should have continued for about 10 more chapters. Very disappointed that they are making him choose, as well (though he staunchly refused to). Threesome, all the way!!! 5* 5: Daichi is such a cutie, and Imai was just hot, hot, hot to read, mannerisms and situation and looks, my, my! I loved how unexpected uke and domming were rolled up into one delicious package. Needed to be WAY longer, though!! 5*

1: Takamizawa is seriously a bit of a bully, and he always has the upper hand too, which I find to be extremely frustrating. He knows he's got Niina wrapped around his pinky. Niina is so ditzy, this hasn't aged well in that sense. But they're together and relatively happy, so there is that. Although, a lot of communication and equality is needed in the relationship. Their fans were annoying but Takamizawa's were seriously the pits. 3.9 7: Something about an ero mangaka who needs inspiration so his manager keeps fucking him? Comedic and shallow. 3.5

I mean, I like Takkun just fine, despite appearances, he's clearly a very kind person who cannot stand by and watch when someone's getting hurt. Junpei's cute too, and the plot qas cute-ish, but the water sports, man. That's so fucking gross, like, I cannot. 4* 5: Too short and the nuances just are not there. They're practicing really rough sex, but are just kids and do not have any safety measures in place. Plus, Tomo's desire to be hurt during sex seems to stem from a darker place. And Jun doesn't get much of an opportunity to show the intricacies and contradictions of his personality. Nah. 3 5: Ossawa seems lika cool senpai at work but really is just a guy obsessed with his boyfriend, Yoshi's nipples. Might be a sequel. Pretty hot. 4* 5: Sakanoe, the class pres, gets saddled with tutoring the problem child of th class, Kasai. Misunderstandings and mild angst. Boring and forgettable. 3.5 Overall : 3.6

Yuki just doesn't seem to be as into it as Ryouji. Ryouji feels so much more invested and it puts me off. I did enjoy this and the premise is interesting enough, even if not wholly unique. Yuki gets off on Ryouji hurting him, I don't begrudge him that, but Ryouji's never hurt him because he doesn't WANT TO! He doesn't want to. It's not really fair on him. I wish Yuki vould be into the d/s aspect of it, and not the being beaten the shit out of side of things

A rope artist gets roped into taking care of a yakuza footman who is in danger. Again. Why does this keep happening. I swear up and down (and left and right) that I don't normally like yakuza stories... but this one's SO damn lovable. Whyyy?? I love how gentle Rui is, like, why is he such a wonderful human being?? He's so tender and caring with everyone??! Aaahhh. He really is the perfect man to look after the wounded but incredibly resilient, innocent blob that is Natori. Their relationship is so fulfilling. My only regret is that Natoru continues in the line of work, although with a much better employer. Even in this, Rui is so understanding. I just love these characters and this story so much!! 5*, like, come on!

Chanbit really improves upon acquaintance. I started out hating him for how he played with Chae's feelings (though, to be fair, it was a one night stand and Chanbit had made no promises). But even before finding out about the abandonment, the high school bullying, the apathetic grandmother and the rapist groomer of a boyfriend he had his first time with, I had started to love him and how lovely he was in general, to those around him. Of course, once I learnt about everything that makes him do the things he does now, I was on his side, all the way. I am so glad he has someone like Baek to see him through these absolutely horrid times. Baek is really great not only because he cares so much for Chanbit and is clearly willing to do anything and everything for him, but also because he is more than capable of doing it. I love that they kept Chae on and built him up as a character. Also, his relationship with Chanbit and Baek (especially, Chanbit) became a good source of support for them. I am glad Mr.Park decided to do the right thing and redeem himself (yes, he had bills to pay too, but he could have discreetly warned them) by going to all that extra length and even pushing Baek to find Chanbit. Glad he's doing well for himself now. Younghae. What to say about him. I do hate him. He is such an evil piece of shit. I do think he loves Chanbit, in his own way, but his own childhood full of neglect and abuse has made him twisted up inside, maybe beyond help. His suffering is still not grounds to cause others pain, though. Something that really irks me is his dad's actions. How dare he try and take the moral high ground with his kid after willfully being such an abusive prick to his kid, and while still continuing to take no share of the blame in front of Younghae and still abusing him, even physically. It's pretty sick. At least, he settled all the severance pay and reparations shit. So there is that. I am so glad that evil cockroach of a secretary/manager got his just desserts. What a vile creature. Overall, pretty happy with the ending, and I especially love that they left DM anyway. Definitely the right decision. They'll be happier. And they deserve it, too. 5

It's not treated like rape, not sure why. The uke doesn't really seem to see it that way? It's not like Hidoku Shinaide or many of those problematic mangas that acknowledge the rape but continue to push the forgiveness narrative or completely ignore it as the story progresses. Renya's already hooked before the second time they have sex and he's in love with Azuma. Ngl, I'm conflicted about this. I might like this one. Edit: 1: Still problematic but just cracky and SEP field-y enough to make it work 4.5 3: About a virgin teacher who loves reviewing sex toys and a student in love with him. Student X Teacher stories are always difficult, though it helps that the teacher isn't really in a position of authority and the student takes the lead. 4 4: A BDSM relationship, where they're still trying to figure out each others needs. Some surprisingly (in my asian perspective) western BDSM elements in there. But the misunderstanding kind of ruins it a tiny bit. Also, this isn't really my kink, this kind of constantly mean dirty talk. I need it to be peppered with some praise and tenderness. 4.4 5: Why is this even here??! About a clan of demons that can trigger mpreg through the combined power of a bite and coming inside someone, regardless of gender. At first, it looks like they raped some poor unsuspecting member of a rival clan and left them pregnant. Much body horror, ughh. Then, one of them rapes the other, and they end up fleeing together to gjve birth and raise the kid, because apparently, inflicting that on your own people is a crime (but everyone else is fair game? Wow). Really honestly just hated it, including the fact that they just keep sweeping all this rape under the rug. 2

I dunno. Like, he's... so innocent? I don't really think I can read him getting taken advantage of Edit: Again, the twist at the end was interesting and the story was kay. But I really can't get over the seme assaulting the uke. Shit was so fuckin unnecessary. He could have wooed him easy with those sweets. I'm so frustrated. 3.8