Mameiha's manga / #straight uke(35)

Soshite Boku Wa Tohou Ni Kureru

Complete | kayama yumi | 2000 released

There are several things about this manga that did not appeal to me, besides the fact that the chapters were out of order and the names changed more often than a person changes underwear. I felt no compassion for the uke here. Being a little weak is endearing, being capable of having sex for one's job - unless sex IS one's job - is pathetic to me. The use of the "third wheel" as a plot and conflict device was so overused here is was nauseating for me. Absoulutely NOTHING else happened between these characters. Other plot lines that had great potential were introduced and dropped like a used tissue. The omai - what happened to that? - the family issues for sensei, the teens family issues, all could have been used in place of the "I want to 'do' Hatori/Hotori" plot lines. This was a case of a weak writer sticking to what they either know or are comfortable with. The art was not bad at all - the only reason for the 2 stars - so, if the illustrator had a better writer there could be some great work done. Sorry, I just couldn't "click" with this story.

Koi no Iro

Complete | ueda kiyo | 2000 released

Yellow

Complete | tateno makoto | 2002 released

It took forever for this to be updated, but it was well worth the wait. Five stars does not do this story justice, nor would 10 or 100. Truly one of the best stories ever written for a yaoi manga. Hot, sexy, thrilling, action packed, tear jerking and funny. This is a must read!

Hana to Kurumi to Amai Seikatsu

Complete | Ryouko | 2000 released