just_m3h's manga / #supernatural(378)

Huh. They're cute together, and this is so light and unserious, it's a step away from PWP and/or crack. It was good though. 4.45

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

Simple and sweet. 4.35

Mmh. The premise is fascinating. Let's see.

Nox is a great character, strong and principled. If only he had a modicum of self respect when it comes to Allon, that would be perfect. Not an ounce, I swear. Falling for his viles everytime, have some care for yourself, dude! Edit: This is frustrating. After all the shit Allon put him through, how is Nox still putty in his hands?! I get that after the horrible childhood he's had, he'd be unable to ignore such attention being given to him, but come on, Nox. You can seriously do better. Allon, no matter how noble his intentions with the kingdom, had no business treating the poor guy like that. Ch 25

Azumane, a scaredy-cat fox, finds his mate in Fumi, a gentle white tiger. I didn't really like it. This doesn't really explain why the first tiger reverted and supposedly ate his mare. It doesn't really tell us about the place they've been spirited away to. And I don't particularly like the thought of Azumane's dad just growing old alone. That was so sad. Plus the village still hates Fumi and is actively discriminating towards tigers. I am frustrated. 4

I can't deny that the last chapter made this especially hard to rate. Because who isn't a sucker for happy endings with weddings and adorable kids. But I'll stick to my initial decision. The story was okay but fairly cliche. The characters were not annoying, but nothing about them endeared them to me, either. The side character who intefered so much and how the whole situation played out was extremely frustrating. I rate this 4.44

They cover it with a lot of comedy and crack, but at the end of the day, it's still about a little boy who was raised like cattle for slaughter. Never having had any desires of his own, never having known friendship, or the joy of freedom, even. It's not the central point of the story, but it sits heavy in the back of my mind. 5

I do want to keep going. But the translation and the seme are both so shit. It's hard to keep going. But I gotta know. Ch 12

A story about overcoming childhood abuse and trauma with the love and support of found family. Ch 78