myaoich's manga / #abuse(13)

Color Recipe

Complete | Harada | 2015 released

HOLY SHIITTTTT like of course I know this was gonna be dark because it's Harada's work after all but I didn't imagine that the seme would be soooo fucked up. To sum it up, the seme is manipulative and obsessed with uke. He's one of the most fucked up characters I know, being able to act like a good person to manipulate. I had doubted him actually in the early chapters but I was still stupefied when he turned out to be THAT dark. He's on another level of a yandere. Riku, too, is one fucked up character as well (I relate to him tbh I like stirring up drama for other people because I find it fun). It's not the first time I read something this dark but it surely left a mark on me. I'm also glad Shou has became wary of Fuku because had it been another uke, they would've probably gave in to their abusive seme and mistake their fear for love. Uke is not like that at all. He didn't even say he likes him or anything that expresses his love for Fuku (he only hates him and also probably pity because he's a kind character although he tends to get physical). Impressive book!

Hogu Hagyeongsu

Complete | im-aeju | 2016 released

yoooo this is so fucked up uke has been put through a lot. seme's family are crazy people just like him. uke's brother was hot (i simped on him ngl I'm so sorry I want to fuvking kill him at the same time) but he raped uke and fucking abused his body A LOT and their sister was caring but passive with what the fuck they were doing it was so twisted asf it's like it's been normalized in the story that whoever seme likes, his brother would fuck with it as wellit has a lot of rape scenes that I just wanted uke to die in some chapters because it was too hurtful seeing him suffer like that. seme is really evil- abusive and manipulative, has a habit of 'destroying things he like' so he lets his friends rape uke and torment him again after finding him years later he indeed needs to go to the mental hospital bruh and uke accepting that he'll never be happy is just so fucking sad. this is one hell of a manhwa and it fucked up my mind

Chew and Swallow

Complete | Gawee | 2014 released

uke went through so much shit but I'm glad he's happy with his seme in the end and had closure with his abuser... though I hope that mf ended up in jail instead

Stigma

Complete | Marloong | 2000 released

Boris saves a man from getting raped in a bar, not knowing he will get himself into deep trouble as the man he had saved is dangerous. This was beautiful and sad :(( I'm glad all ended well although how I wished Michael fucking died that fucking bastard :/

Sayonara, Boku no Goshujin-sama

Complete | Takase Roku,Tachibana Mizuki | 2000 released

I liked this one. I was already sure I was going to rate it 4 stars because a)"Who tf does seme think he is, confining the uke like that" though I already had an idea that time why he did that (and I was right! he was also an ex of that asshole who neglected uke) b) I thought seme's actions are just because of what he experienced from their ex. He is obsessive, right? He would've taken the ex back from the uke but changes his mind and decides to take the uke instead. I'm really glad that I didn't see some things coming, like the one where uke stands up for seme against their ex, because I actually thought he was going to be like those other stupid ukes who chooses their abusive ex over their better lover in the present (although tbh at that time I didn't want uke to end up with either of them) so I'm really a bit happy, plus also resolution part where they both promised they will start to change. This was kinda short for me but it's great. It's rare to find psychological yaoi stories that end up with a happy and healthy ending.

Caste Heaven

Ongoing | Ogawa Chise | 2014 released

Crash Into Me

Complete | Re-run | 2019 released

I was really, REALLY gonna rate this 5-stars because I sooooooooo love the art!!! The characters, esp the seme was so attractive the couple was really well-drawn! But the plot...idk. At first, it was interesting. But things went downhill in Season 2. I don't know, I just...think it would've more impact to me if they were longer. They feel a bit rushed for me. I really wanted to see Taehyuk's face, and I wanted uke to overcome his trauma of the ocean. He hasn't told the seme about his su*cide attempt and I think it would've been better if he did, even if it was in a timeskip because I know it's not that easy to tell someone things like that. I really expected more drama but there were more smuts and I actually had to skip them altho they were consensual. And that Jihyuk. Fuck him. He deserves the jail. The rape scenes almost made me throw up goddamit. Again, I really wanted to rate this 5-stars but...idk if only it was more...emphasized? Like the uke visiting Taehyuk's grave again and say something about forgiveness. I know I shouldn't be saying this, because ithe author really worked hard but it's my opinion anyway. Though, I'm happy the characters had their happy ending. And this is one of my favorites in terms of art!

Dark Heaven

Complete | Juns | 2016 released

oh god. this was definitely one of the heaviest story I have ever come across I can even put in the same level as Killing Stalking. Knew it was gonna be heavy and psychologically depressing, since that's what everyone who read it said before I did, but holy shit...the amount of courage this author has to address all those controversial issues in a manhwa. Since the first chapter, you'll know right away it's gonna be something really dark. I even told myself, "Ah, I have to read 80 chapters of this trauma?" I was even scared to read it first because I was afraid I wouldn't be able to take it. So let's talk about the issues discussed in this book. I think almost every fucked up issue on this planet about humanity has been demonstrated I'm so awed. Racism, rape, drug abuse, homophobia, exploitation, domestic and child abuse, police incompetence, abuse of power, murder, the hypocrisy of religion...like holy shit I bet Juns received hate for being this brave. She managed to put all of that in this story like wow. I'm so impressed. And that Veronica bitch. I agree with Simon btw ever since I saw her I knew she was fucked up. BUT SHE WAS BEYOND MY EXPECTATIONS. She was worst wtfff she was mentally ill, though. When her eye twitched I went bananas it was fucking creepy, but like other fucked up people she also had a terrible child that made her become like that. She deserved treatment, but ngl I'm glad she died f that bitch she made my babies suffer so much T_T And Gale...aw man I think I need help. Like, I disliked him when he first appeared ofc because what a fucking piece of shit of a brother but I can't help but like him too. Like the detectives said, it was hard to know what's on his mind, because he's fucked up and all that...but I kinda do, I just dunno how to explain it. He claims to hate his brother, and I do believe that, but not as much as he claims. He only disliked Simon bcs Simon resembles their father in terms of facial features, and we all know that the father is fucking shit too, raping a child...geez I hate pedos so much I wanna skin them alive. Simon has been kind to him (until they grew up ofc because Simon was blinded by his desire for revenge for Conor). I also believe the father's dead and my best theory would be Gale murdering him, it was implied by the symbol of a knife stabbed on him in the family photo, but could be anywhere else too. Dead, I hope. And Mona uwu best lady!! This supportive woman deserves happiness as well, being there for Conor and Simon ever since. She's different from all those hypocrites. I'm glad she found herself a lady too uwu. And ofc our couple, Simon and Connor! Aw man they definitely went through so much. It hurt. They were only loving each other, but had to suffer so much just because of the society they're in. I'm glad the world we currently live in is more open to homosexuality now. I'm glad they are happy!! They definitely deserve it!! Though I wanted to see them together with their adopted child! T_T If I could rate this more than 5 stars I would. The amount of drama feels overwhelming but author has this style of making the ambience lighter (esp chibi art lol) and adds a touch of comedy sometimes but it doesn't ruin the dramatic mood. I love the art style ofc!! And how poetic this was..oh God the metaphors don't even get me started. This is prob the longest review I made xD I have more to say but I read this for 5 hours straight and my head's starting to ache but I LOVE IT!! It's a masterpiece, especially for a debut manhwa.

Boku o Warui Ko ni Shite

Complete | HAIDA Nanako | 2017 released

uke is a masochist lolol the early chapters really weirded me out :/ seme thinks uke and he are alike because of their bruises, then uke tells him to keep it a secret but seme blackmails him and rapes him and stops in abruptly and then uke falls for him dafq lol ok I did like him a bit when he comforted uke when uke was frightened by the loud sounds. uke is stupid imo like yeah smart in school but stupid with his feelings but maybe living with an abusive parent made him like that? Touma too. I sympathize with their abusive past but it still doesn't excuse seme's actions (he did repent but stilllll) I was gonna rate this lower but I did see that they fell genuinely in love. I like seme's foster father he kind af I thought it was gonna be darker at first because of what seme said but it turns out it was his stupid secretary who fabricated shit ://// there were times I felt like it was abrupt or rushed but it turned out okay. Beautiful art. And yes, uke doesn't admit it but he's obviously an m, not minding if seme 'ties him down' lmaooo