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Description
Due to unexpected events, Sakaki ends up being Yuki's "customer" and he's touched by Sakaki's words... but after discovering that a sweet fleeting kiss was just a game, what will Yuki do? Never fear; keep strong and keep believing! A love battle showdown between a yakuza and his 'wife'!
Type
Manga
Related Series
Twin's Labyrinth (Adapted From)
Associated Names
Heart Throb
ハートストリングス
ハート・ストリングス
ハートストリングス
ハート・ストリングス
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Latest Release(s)
c.Extra by Nakama over 15 years ago
v.1 c.5 + Extra (end) by Nakama over 15 years ago
v.1 c.4 by Nakama over 15 years ago
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v.1 c.5 + Extra (end) by Nakama over 15 years ago
v.1 c.4 by Nakama over 15 years ago
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Status
in Country of Origin
1 Volume (Complete)
Completely Scanlated?
Yes
Anime Start/End Chapter
N/A
User Reviews
N/A
Forum
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User Rating
Average: 8.1 / 10.0 (459 votes)
Bayesian Average: 7.99 / 10.0
Bayesian Average: 7.99 / 10.0
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Last Updated
June 17th 2020, 5:39am
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Author(s)
Artist(s)
Year
2007
Original Publisher
Serialized In (magazine)
Magazine Be x Boy (Libre Shuppan)
Licensed (in English)
No
English Publisher
N/A
Activity Stats (vs. other series)
Weekly Pos #745 (+31)
Monthly Pos #1675 (+168)
3 Month Pos #2213 (+1061)
6 Month Pos #5107 (No change)
Year Pos #6745 (+968)
Monthly Pos #1675 (+168)
3 Month Pos #2213 (+1061)
6 Month Pos #5107 (No change)
Year Pos #6745 (+968)
List Stats
On 200 reading lists
On 168 wish lists
On 1706 completed lists
On 11 unfinished lists
On 339 custom lists
On 168 wish lists
On 1706 completed lists
On 11 unfinished lists
On 339 custom lists
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by Sakura_Hikizaki
September 6th, 2009, 6:31pm
September 6th, 2009, 6:31pm
Rating: 10.0 / 10.0
I loved this story! I'm a big fan of Akira sensei. Her men are like real men!! The sex scenes are hot!! Uke was adorable and I liked the seme as well. I'm usually not a fan of Yakuza type guys but this was an expection.
It was funny was well. The part of becoming a Yakuza's wife had me laughing.
It was funny was well. The part of becoming a Yakuza's wife had me laughing.
Likes!
by karupin sama
August 23rd, 2010, 6:13pm
August 23rd, 2010, 6:13pm
Rating: N/A
I love the characterization of both the uke and seme, especially the uke, Yuki - good looking man who is real man with guts. The seme, Sakaki is cool to, unlike the standard bastard seme despite being rich and powerful. Though more chapters would be better.
Better Story; Art Still Wonderfully Strong
by MightyMaeve
October 21st, 2009, 1:34am
October 21st, 2009, 1:34am
Rating: N/A
This collection was considerably better than Twin's Labyrinth, but you still need to read Twin's Labyrinth first to get the built upon relationships in this one.
The personality of the 'uke that acted like a seme' was developed with skill: He had a multi-dimensional personality. AND my favourite hairstyle - an long punk mullet!
Interweaving Rin and his little kitten gave this manga a cohesive and comprehensive sort of 'universe' feel. I like that quality in a manga. The symmetry of the scenes with the 2 separate couples doing similar bed tricks was neat.
As always, the art is wonderfully pretty while still being muscular, but a little too strong of a reliance on flowers to express intimacy!
... Last updated on October 21st, 2009, 1:38am
The personality of the 'uke that acted like a seme' was developed with skill: He had a multi-dimensional personality. AND my favourite hairstyle - an long punk mullet!
Interweaving Rin and his little kitten gave this manga a cohesive and comprehensive sort of 'universe' feel. I like that quality in a manga. The symmetry of the scenes with the 2 separate couples doing similar bed tricks was neat.
As always, the art is wonderfully pretty while still being muscular, but a little too strong of a reliance on flowers to express intimacy!
... Last updated on October 21st, 2009, 1:38am
A bit silly, but a romantic yakuza manga!
by raketsuban
May 4th, 2012, 10:50pm
May 4th, 2012, 10:50pm
Rating: N/A
Shinohara Yukinari is a male escort at the host club ‘For Princess’. One night, while attempting to break up a fight between a colleague and hosts from a rival club, he attracts the attention of the intimidating yakuza boss, Sakaki. When Yukinari stands up to Sakaki, he impresses the older man with his courage, and a romance soon blossoms between them. But how can their taboo relationship survive when everyone around them is hell bent on breaking them apart?
One of the first things readers are likely to notice about Heart Strings is that Sakaki bears more than a passing resemblance to the underworld leader Asami Ryuuichi from the Finder series, right down to the slick backed hair and insouciantly-cocked cigarette. And Sakaki definitely conforms to the ‘criminal romantic lead’ archetype that seems to have developed in manga over recent years: classically handsome alpha male, reticent but suave, and just dangerous enough to send a chill up readers’ spines. Oh, and considerate enough not to jump Yukinari even when he’s laid out like a (concussed) man-meat buffet in his bed.
Read full review: http://tiny.cc/tgmtdw
One of the first things readers are likely to notice about Heart Strings is that Sakaki bears more than a passing resemblance to the underworld leader Asami Ryuuichi from the Finder series, right down to the slick backed hair and insouciantly-cocked cigarette. And Sakaki definitely conforms to the ‘criminal romantic lead’ archetype that seems to have developed in manga over recent years: classically handsome alpha male, reticent but suave, and just dangerous enough to send a chill up readers’ spines. Oh, and considerate enough not to jump Yukinari even when he’s laid out like a (concussed) man-meat buffet in his bed.
Read full review: http://tiny.cc/tgmtdw
It's almost SemexSeme
by shinobipopcorn
December 30th, 2013, 4:53am
December 30th, 2013, 4:53am
Rating: 10.0 / 10.0
...except that Yuki is totally a little girl on the inside. He even says it himself after being rescued. Normally I don't think crybabies are hot, but Yuki's crying scene totally worked (I especially liked it on the drama CD, since they lengthened Rin and Ayumu's lovey-dovey scene and let it get to him).
As always, Akira delivers some tasty men on both sides of the relationship. Am I wrong for thinking Yuki is incredibly sexy in that kimono? No, I'm not because it's awesome.
I love the line about how women won't leave Sakaki alone- if I saw a guy like that, I'd probably throw myself at him too. His voice on the CD is beyond perfect, a nice, deep yakuza voice without sounding too rough. Where have I heard it before? Oh yeah, he's the voice of Asami Ryuuichi, too. <3
As always, Akira delivers some tasty men on both sides of the relationship. Am I wrong for thinking Yuki is incredibly sexy in that kimono? No, I'm not because it's awesome.
I love the line about how women won't leave Sakaki alone- if I saw a guy like that, I'd probably throw myself at him too. His voice on the CD is beyond perfect, a nice, deep yakuza voice without sounding too rough. Where have I heard it before? Oh yeah, he's the voice of Asami Ryuuichi, too. <3
Hot Too Hot
by WhiteIsBlack
October 17th, 2019, 6:50pm
October 17th, 2019, 6:50pm
Rating: 10.0 / 10.0
It’s surprising to see the uke who looks like a seme. I love his womanly side and the seme is just too adorable to him. Cute and sexy pairing! Another thumbs up!
a sweet yakuza story :)
by Maria-Ayako
August 29th, 2015, 3:05am
August 29th, 2015, 3:05am
Rating: 8.5 / 10.0
It was a nice read. Fine story with funny characters. Good looking hosts. Yakuza. Male wearing a black female kimono x) sexy yes yes!!
But i didnt like the flowers everywhere xDD
But i didnt like the flowers everywhere xDD
No. Just No.
by toastmuncher
February 17th, 2017, 6:02am
February 17th, 2017, 6:02am
Rating: 1.0 / 10.0
...... There is absolutely no coherence. At all. I understand what's happening. It's not that hard. But a good story demands a flow, a narrative flow, character development, meditation, setting up of the atmosphere, attention to little details. This manga has none of it. If you want a Yakuza based yaoi manga then go read Koi made Hyakurin.
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