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Mitsuyaku  
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Description
Set in Japan during the '20s, Mitsuyaku is the story of two childhood friends from very different walks of life who grow up to become lovers. Yuuichi is an ambitious type from humble beginnings, working his way towards success. His beloved Iori is the scion of an important family -- a beautiful, dark-haired creature with a gentle nature.

Unfortunately, one of the aspects of belonging to an important lineage is marriage. Will the hero have the guts to stay with the love of his life, or will he succumb to his family's pressure to shore up the dwindling finances by marrying rich?

Type
Manga

Related Series
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Associated Names
ミツヤク
密約　
The Secret Agreement

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Nakama

Latest Release(s)
v.1 c.2-4(end) by Nakama (2243d ago)
v.1 c.1 by Nakama (2397d ago)
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Status in Country of Origin
1 Volume (Complete)

Completely Scanlated?
Yes

Anime Start/End Chapter
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User Rating
Average: 8.2 / 10.0 (313 votes)
Bayesian Average: 8.08 / 10.0
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Last Updated
October 22nd 2012, 1:06pm PST

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Genre
Drama  Historical  Romance  Supernatural  Yaoi 
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Recommendations
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Author(s)
GOTOU Shinobu

Artist(s)
MARUYA Kae

Year
2006

Original Publisher
Tokuma Shoten

Serialized In (magazine)
Chara (Tokuma Shoten)

Licensed (in English)
No

English Publisher
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Weekly Pos #1048 increased(+126)
Monthly Pos #1647 increased(+590)
3 Month Pos #2783 decreased(-39)
6 Month Pos #2890 decreased(-86)

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On 116 reading lists
On 164 wish lists
On 1077 completed lists
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 Original storyline, stunning art   
Rating: 8.0 / 10.0
by Kleineputchen
March 2nd, 2012, 8:18pm
Well, first things first, as always with this artist the art is stunning, so amazingly beautiful guys (Am I the only one who fell for the uncle?), so love-filled scenes, the emotions are so well conveyed. It's one of the rare author who's able to make you feel the passion and love between the characters so strongly just with the drawings. It is almost enough worth reading only for the art. I wish there would be more works from her out there.

But that's not all this story has to offer. The storyline is really original, beginning like a mild slice of life story, abruptly turning into a misterious one in few seconds towards the end and leaving you on a very open end. Some might be troubled by it as I was at first. But even though I felt irritated not knowing more about what happened to those two, I have to agree with the comment of lylicagalatea on the fact that what matters here is their choice. I just feel that the only thing not really well managed is
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the question about whether being with Yuuichi will kill Iori or not, or did Yuuichi gave up about saving Iori's life, I don't think so.
Or maybe this is also up to us to imagine what it would be. The pace was good as well, I never felt bored or rushed.

Besides, the bond between them is really strong. Even though they're facing tough times, every moment they spent together was full of sweetness and tenderness. It was so cute to see them being so considerate about each other.

All in all, if you don't mind very open endings, I truly recommend this. More than entertaining, you will be drawn into their world and pace, and forget about reality for a while.
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Rating: 7.0 / 10.0
by Oriolidae
July 31st, 2011, 3:12pm
Well, this was a nice love story until the last chapter. The supernatural element seemed really out of place and was not necessary to make the story interesting...

But still, this is worth reading. Art is gorgeous as ever, THAT IS REASON ENOUGH! bigrazz

... Last updated on July 31st, 2011, 3:13pm
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 whatever. it's still amazing   
Rating: 8.0 / 10.0
by Rockacherry
July 28th, 2011, 9:33am
At first i thought this just a normal slice of life/romantic story. but i was surprised by the twist at the end where Yuuichi's uncle dropped the bomb about their clan. I was like, is this supposed to be like this?? i was too, started to doubt whether their relationship is based solely on love or the predator-prey attraction. But still, we can't deny that these two boys love each other so much that they willing to do anything for their loved one. which is why the ending, although it seemed like it came to abrupt halt, still did the justice about the love they portrayed. they are together. and to them, it was good enough. i admit i hate open-for-your-own-interpretation ending, coz there are so many possible ends and i usually went to the unhappy one. but positive thinking is always the best, and all is well smile)
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 a romantic ending   
Rating: 7.5 / 10.0
by lylicagalatea
January 27th, 2009, 2:50pm
1) The supernatural aspect is very strong in this story, and it deserved some more chapters without a doubt. It could be a very interesting background for a longer series, it's a pity it ends in one volume.

2) The couple is wonderful, they face the marriage with their strong love and it is heartwarming and heartbreaking at the same time to see their relationship.

3) The love scenes are hot but not too explicit, especially Iori's sweated hair... it's one of those details that will make your head steam!

4) The ending is perfect. I don't agree with the other reviews that say that it is incomplete or rushed. I think the author wanted us to understand their decision, it isn't important what their end will be but their choice is what matters.

I will miss them and I'd like to see more of them but the only hinted final is very romantic and leaves space to imagine a happy ending for both of them.
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 Good but..   
Rating: 9.0 / 10.0
by PrettyAyumi
June 15th, 2008, 8:25am
The art was sooooooooooo delicious. It was so beautiful. One of the loveliest I've seen in a long time. I'm even tempted to say that it is better than that of my favorite, Yamane Ayano-sensei's art. I would have given this series a 10 if not for the ending which I found to be really wanting and unsatisfying. The story had so much potential. If this was a longer series, it's definitely gonna be really big. Gimme my sweet, delicious, happily-ever after ending! Waaaah! But, overall, it's a really good read. biggrin I hope Maruya-sensei resurrects this and continue this wonderful story.
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 Why?...   
Rating: 9.0 / 10.0
by NightSwan
March 22nd, 2008, 11:21pm
Amazing and beutifull.
But what's with the ending? Did she intend to write a sequel, and made such an ending to keep the tention?
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 An instant favorite   
Rating: 10.0 / 10.0
by faerygoddyss
September 7th, 2007, 11:40am
This is by far one of my favorite yaoi stories. But like everyone else has said the ending...ugh, it saddens me. It was too abrupt too...unfitting, I dont know what the mangaka was thinking. She must have been in a rush to finish it because this story deserves a far better ending. I'm still rating it a 10 though. Every yaoi fan should read this one!
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 So Close   
Rating: 8.0 / 10.0
by Jadis31
July 19th, 2007, 10:08pm
This would have gotten a 10 if I'd rated it before reading the last chapter. Sadly, Gotou-Sensei really dropped the ball there. The art is gorgeous throughout, but the story falls apart in the final stage.
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 mysterious and stunning   
Rating: 9.0 / 10.0
by pleochroic
May 29th, 2007, 1:22pm
maruya kae's artwork is ever so beautiful; i can't get enough however long i gaze at it. and not just the bois; the backgrounds are lush and evocative; perfect scene setters.

i see that i wasn't the only one who had trouble figuring out what exactly happened, but now that i've read it several times and made reference back to the original japanese, i think i have a pretty good working theory. since it would be a spoiler to post it here, PM me if you want to hear it smile. i am hoping gotou-sensei writes a sequel; this really cries out for one.
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 Ending?   
Rating: 9.0 / 10.0
by okigen
May 21st, 2007, 8:56am
The art is lovely and the story's amazing! But what about the ending? It's really abstract confused
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