moody_bish's manga / #Childhood Friends(46)

Ui confessed his love to Natsuno but was gently rejected to be as friends. Years later of being separated, they meet again at a wedding but Ui's injury apparently caused him to lose some of his memory, including Natsuno. When they met, Natsuno was made homeless because he broke with his girlfriend. Tired of staying at the company, he took his chances to persuade Ui into letting him stay. He lied that they were exes and pointed out that he could help Ui with his injury. Unknown to Natsuno, Ui only lost a month's worth of memories, but vividly remember how he was rejected by Natsuno. In provocarion, he lets Natsuno prove that they had a relationship with a kiss. Well, the beans spilled when Natsuno realizes that it is better to tell the truth to which Ui countered with his truth as well. Long stroy short, the confession years ago becomes mutual.

Four couples. First three work at the same hairdressing shop. The third is the owner's story (in the past I guess?) The fourth is unrelated to the rest. 1. A practicing hairdresser and a distrustful salary man. Quick paced and I didn't feel that tension that led to a confession. 2. Re encounter between childhood friends. The hairdresser relieves his friend because his hair is sensitive. At least there is tension here. 3. At a reunion, a gay (the hairdressing shop owner) and his friend get drunk. The next morning, the gay's drunken confession surfaces which he has to confront while sober. Fourth, he sees red strings as a farewell gift from his grandmother. He knows that his string is connected to his friend, who then confesses. Troubled by it, he tries to evade him but ends up following the string to clear things with him.

It's a complicated relationship between Yuzuro and Koutaro. They've met once before, yet Yuzuro's imposed duty to care for his older brother caused him to push Koutaro away. Years after, the two meets again in high school. But this time, the older brother gets to meet Koutaro and Koutaro begins to understand why Yuzuro acts the way he does. On top of that, Koutaro and Yuzuro are about to fulfill the promise they both thought were null and forgotten. [Complicated. Intriguing.]

Mitsuro is a tabloid reporter tackling a supernatural case regarding "biters". A woman was found dead, blood drained, and a bite mark on her neck. He sought for his childhood friend, Annaka, to help him with gathering information. Mitsuro suspects his friend due to his lack of alibi and the woman died within his territory. Annaka warns him to keep away from the case since he might find himself in danger. Nonetheless, Mitsuro approached the deceased victim's boyfriend, a suspect in the case. Surprisingly, the guy was a biter, and he was drawn by Mitsuro's scent. Annaka saves him, but Mitsuro was shocked to realize that he was a biter, too. Upon realizing that Mitsuro has entered Annaka's world, the former was curious and eager to learn more even if it meant satisfying Annaka's triggered bloodthirst. A simple lick turned into a hotel invitation which then became a sex-frenzy experience which soothes the blood transferring process. Feeling concerned that Annaka treats other donors the way he was treated, Mitsuro offered to being an exclusive blood donor. However, Annaka declines. In the end, the victim's boyfriend wasn't guilty and Mitsuro dropped the case. It was also meant to show Annaka that he can be trusted to keep the details confidential. However, Mitsuro knew he was still being kept in the dark and wanted to know more for himself. Out of nowhere, a biter calls him a "nectar" which fueled his curiosity about who he was and why Annaka was adamant to decline his offer to become an exclusive donor. Turns out, being an exclusive donor meant more than just feeding.

Tsugi has cheerful personality which balances Kiyou's rough and proud character. Through Tsugi's approach, they become friends from preschool to gradeschool. However, Kiyou's blossoming affections for Tsugi terrified him and he pushes Tsugi away. As if to relieve him, Tsugi transfers and without him Kiyou learns to make friends. However, during his last year of high school, he meets Tsugi again and the suppressed desire he had resurfaced. Unknown to Kiyou, Tsugi came back with a growing possessive desire triggered by their separation. Thus, Tsugi's forcefulness triggers both fear and desire which confuses and make Kiyou desperately reject Tsugi.

Chamin can hear the thoughts of other people except one kid, Mogyum. However, a tragic fire incident caused the child actor to forget him and retire from the acting scene. Nonetheless, the bored genius actor, Chamin, kept his prestige in hopes of Mogyum's comeback. Finally, when they became lead actors in a series, Chamin was keen on keeping Mogyum by his side. However, Mogyum's past is too complicated and dangerous which makes their relationship difficult to progress the way Chamin wants to. In the end, the incident involved Mogyum's idol, Doyoon and his stepbrother, Seungho. Not only do they endanger Chamin and Mogyum, they have a complicated relationship together. Aside from the two, a pesky photographer risks their reputation especially as an incident took away Chamin's ability. Personally, I dont need Seungho's story. More so when it was executed as if he had no crimes whatsoever.