moody_bish's manga / #Stepbrothers(4)

Fun to write. Scarring to read. Traumatic trigger. I know I shouldn’t have completed it nor did I dare to read it. But I thought I was already fine and this could end in a way that Haruki could break free and live a life away from Hikaru. But why? Why does it have to end like this? I can’t even fully reject nor deny this possibility because I know how much of it could truly happen... how binding it is and how apathetic response lead to more drastic choices like Haruki tempting Hikaru. As much as I’m glad that Hanabasu doesn’t have to deal with a dreadful burden, his actions have pushed Haruki to fall deeper. This is messed up and I’d rather have not fucking read it. But I already did so I’ll just bury it in my memories.

Yuuto is a bubble yet reliable son and his mother is remarrying. He meets his older brother, Ryuu, to whom he becomes spoiled. However, he catches him in bed with another guy. Instead of indiferrence or disgust, he becomes troubled and affected, imagining about Ryuu's body. However, they are family and it would ruin their new set up if he makes a mistake. So, he assures Ryuu that he'd keep his secret, except his budding romantic interest threatens his resolution. He skilfully evaded the family thru dormitory, parties, and other activities that would give him less time at home. Nonetheless, having to live with his older brother has tested him too many times. [8 chapters of pain, 1 chapter of happiness]

Kouki and Yuuri are stepbrothers. Yuuri has always clung to his older brother while Kouki tries his best to accomodate him without exposing his romantic feelings for Yuuri. Nonetheless, Yuuri realizes his love for Kouki and feared that it would push Kouki away. Then came their father who had left 10 years ago to pursue his photography career. Kouki uses this to run away from Yuuri. It's dramatic and really not well-executed. But long story short, the two has some unrealistically supportive family who let them have their relationship. It's meh.

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.