jama's manga / #reencounter(5)

1st story: Hiro is a beautician who is haunted by his high school past especially concerning his classmate, Natsuo. By fate, they meet at Hiro's workplace. The two end up dating with Hiro's intention of breaking Natsuo's heart. Turns out Hiro falls in love with him and, after some drama, the two get together. 2nd story: Spin-off of Sabita Yoru Demo Koi wa Sasayaku, Ogeretsu Tanaka's amazing manga about partner abuse, and what happened to Ken Hayashida, the abuser, after his relationship was over. At times awkward and fumbling, other times adept and hot as hell, this story is a believable testament to vulnerability and the healing power of love.

I assumed it was supposed to be a one-shot but I loved that it continued. Hiro is "kiss-friends" with Kiriya until it went too far and Hiro runs away. 10 years later, the two meet due to their jobs (construction and the other a host). Hiro realizes his love for Kiriya and the two kiss. Kiriya worries that Hiro will run away again and the two make love. The second story is about childhood friends where one is outgoing while the other prefers solemnity. After high school, the two parted for 5 years but finally meet one day where the outgoing one, Akaya, confesses to the solemn one, Aoe. Aoe is confused but after visiting the old park where they used to play, he decides to go after Akaya. The two become one :) SUPER CUTE! I LOVE THIS STORY!

In the Showa era, Aoi felt the incompleteness for this past three years for the longing of his childhood friend if he is still alive or not. Now that this guy named Takahiko appears to him. Instead of being happy, Aoi's feelings turn into a rage due to the fact that for the past three years, Takahiko hasn't given him a sign that he is alive. Which makes me realize that the pain inflicted by Takahiko to Aoi kun is so hard to bear. The setting, plot, and narration are quite relaxing and a super B! And rest assured people there is no heartbreaking ending!