otakulys's manga / #re-encounter(10)

Noooo! Why are there only four chapters? D: Can't wait for the next update. This is a very cute, sweet story between two people who like each other, one of which can't bring himself to say it. There are elements that are a little rushed, but the sweetness between the main pair is so nice and refreshing. I love this seme. Both the seme and uke are cute, and I like seeing the evolution of what the uke went through. I wish we could get more flashbacks of their childhood.

Wow, from the comments, people didn't make it clear that it's the MAIN character who molested this poor kid. It's fucked up for sure, but there's a hint of strangeness that makes me think perhaps the story won't excuse it, like yaoi loves to do with sexual assault. I hope that is indeed what it's hinting at, that this guy is back to fuck him over. The "evil" better not fucking be that he's gay. That's where I'm hesitant, because it's all tied into how evil it is that he did something that he thinks made the other gay, which is not only weird as fuck but distracting from what he actually did, which was molest a child. I always feel like there's this unspoken "it wouldn't be so bad if it had been a little girl" thing in stories like that, and it's so gross. For that, I'm leaving it at three stars until it further reveals its intent. If the story goes a gross route, one star for sure.

WOW I hated this manga. I thought it would be interesting, but it was just creepy smut and rape. I couldn't enjoy any of the drama or love revelations, because it was all so forced and weird. Also, I feel like there was something going on with the omega that was never addressed. Like, is this guy a serial killer? It's not just me, right? He forced this to happen and was manipulating everything from the start. That sort of twist would actually be pretty great if it had been executed properly and not treated like it's funny that it happened. Great art, which is mostly the only reason I finished it, other than being thorough. I skimmed the sex scenes after that first one. So gross. Ugh, I need to get the bad taste of this out of my mouth. It's trying to be all cutesy with this psycho and this selfish asshole who was tricked into a relationship through emotional manipulation. I will never understand that fetish. It's weird, like this manga ticked almost all of my top five biggest hates in manga: rape to love, straight guy going gay (It's okay if it's you), oddly stupid/sexually oblivious ukes, and weird commentary during sex, like "you came from just your ass." (At least I didn't see him mentioning his "lewd body" at any point. *gag*)

You know, I really debated on my feelings for this one. The art is gorgeous, and I like the mind games and kinks, etc. I wasn't crazy about the rapey elements, even though they were very mild for yaoi. It was easier to forgive because the characters are supposed to be a little messed up, and it wasn't forceful like you usually see. It was all a little too convenient, but that's often how yaoi goes, and ultimately, the couple is supposed to be twisted, so the rough sex between them and the unhealthy obsession fits just fine. My problem is more with the many yaoi manga out there that contain similar themes but act like it's healthy and lovely. So that in mind, I really enjoyed the story. I can forgive the things that put me off, because I like the way that they fucked with each other, and I appreciated that there was a lot less beating around the bush. Plus, it's sooooo pretty. This art is amazing. I hope she draws a million more manga. I want to read it all. Oh, and piercings! I love the delinquent look, which I believe is what made me start reading this from the beginning. So sexy, ugh.

I hate rape-to-love/rape as comedy SO FUCKING MUCH, but I'm used to it by now, so I'm able to read crack comedy type things like this. If I can push that from my mind, they have a somewhat amusing dynamic. I liked when they got caught. I love when people walk in, and the position they were in was perfect. Also, I like her art. I wish this author didn't love making light of rape, but whatever. It's only up to chapter five right now, but it's not like it'll redeem itself in the remaining part. I'm sure they'll fall in love, and all of the rape and coercion will be just a funny part of their relationship. Hardy har har.

Ooh, this looks like something I'd really like. Which means it'll probably let me down completely. But for now! I like that they have this history between them. I hope it's a solid story and not just a bunch of pathetic misunderstandings and/or rape-forgiveness. I'm intrigued, either way.

Eh... I like the concept here a lot, and there were many things that I wish were more common themes in yaoi. But I can't get over what a shit the seme is. Plus, things were kind of rushed and all over the place, or way too convenient. The seme was a dick from the start, though, and just because the uke was counting on that doesn't undo it. He never apologized or anything. For that, I'd rate it at a three. But there were other things I did like, so I guess a 3.5, rounded up to 4.

The art is GORGEOUS. And it took her years to finish, so it only gets better as it goes. By the end of the main story, it blew me away. This is such a sad and beautiful story. I absolutely loved it. It's so rare for people to explore the psychological aspects of sexual assault and the way that people can internalize these things. The connection he made to his past mistake was a way for him to cope with what happened to him, but it only hurt him further. This is actually much more common in sexual abuse survivors than people probably realize. The love between them is so tender and so genuine. I love them so much and could read all about them forever. I can't wait for this mangaka to release more stuff. It really clicks with my crying fetish, too. I kinda feel like the mangaka has a crying fetish herself, because there's crying in almost every chapter, lol.

Dude, I hate Jun SO MUCH. He's such a selfish piece of shit. He didn't even think of Kangjin that entire time, like he totally forgot about him and didn't regret how cruel he was. He never apologized or anything. I hate this because you know they're gonna legit fall back in love and get together, but I want Jun to actually fall in love and then have his heart destroyed. He's awful. The story focuses so much on him and his hardships, but why the hell are we expected to care? He did something horrible and never even felt bad about it. Even after seeing what he did to him, Jun is just like, oh no, he's seeing me at a low point! Screw you, Jun. It's so unsatisfying right now at chapter 16, but if Jun really gets what's coming to him, I'll raise my score for the manga. EDIT: I still hate Jun. I don't care if he finally apologized in chapter 22. It was such a weird, lame, flat apology after what he did. It's like he didn't even give a crap that whole time. But according to the comments, I'm the only person who feels this way, so I guess I'll just have to vent by myself. Break his stupid heart, Kangjin! EDIT: So he didn't end up with either guy, which was an interesting choice, but wtf was with that ending? "Yay, I'm getting discharged!" THE END. We don't get any other hints as to how his life is going? It felt like an afterthought, like okay, Jun has accepted he doesn't love him anymore, Chisoo has accepted they can never be together, so he's not important anymore. I think really the author just got tired of drawing it or something, because the ending seems tacked on. Maybe originally he was supposed to die. I'd almost prefer that because this feels kind of cheap. But okay. Whatever. At least Jun never got what he wanted. I'm also glad Chisoo never lost it and went after them, which is what I thought might happen. I'm glad I skipped a good portion of this, though. It doesn't feel like anything ever truly resolved.

Eh. Probably gonna be the usual bullshit. Rapey and unpleasant, a top that treats the bottom like crap, but still ends up with him in the end with virtually no work on his own part. But we'll see, I guess.