Had to stop midway and come here because I really wanted to capture the essence of this story right.
Asako is a rookie detective who has a strange condition that causes him to experience resentment, pain and the physical wounds of those who are killed wrongfully. While they heal afterwards with medical care, his constitution has left him ostracised all his life. But when his supervisor Kuroiwa's ex-wife is killed, causing Asako to carry her final thoughts around until justice is served, he finds companionship in the unlikely arms of a lonely man.
Both characters are so reserved. Makes sense, though, the story is quite a sombre one.The art is very oddly detailed. It's beautiful in a way yaoi rarely is these days. I'm so glad Kurowa is such a kind, responsible man. Asako is just right for this lonely-hearted fella, too. I do feel bad for Mari-san and what never was. But the ending did not feel bittersweet. It was warm. Filling. And I also must say, this story is almost singular amongst BL in this regard; there is no pandering to be had here. No rose-tinted imaginings. Just, life, with a side of parapsychology. 5
Stigmata - Aikon