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Watashi no Shounen (TAKANO Hitomi)
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Description
Satoko Tawada is an office worker. She's almost 30 years old, but she still hasn't been able to find happiness in her life. Fate brings her with Mashu Hayami, a beautiful 12-year-old boy whom she finds practicing soccer all by himself in the park. Out of a whim, she decides to help Mashu with his practice, with her knowledge of soccer at her disposal. As they practice together on an everyday routine, the two eventually develop an emotional bond. When Satoko's ex-boyfriend deceives her, Mashu gladly comforts her. And when Satoko learns of Mashu's mostly absent parents, she starts to concern ...
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Satoko Tawada is an office worker. She's almost 30 years old, but she still hasn't been able to find happiness in her life. Fate brings her with Mashu Hayami, a beautiful 12-year-old boy whom she finds practicing soccer all by himself in the park. Out of a whim, she decides to help Mashu with his practice, with her knowledge of soccer at her disposal. As they practice together on an everyday routine, the two eventually develop an emotional bond. When Satoko's ex-boyfriend deceives her, Mashu gladly comforts her. And when Satoko learns of Mashu's mostly absent parents, she starts to concern herself with his personal life. The two lonely souls find common ground and develop an emotional bond that transcends their age difference and circumstances. With this newfound bond, new feelings start to sprout within Satoko. Are these feelings that of maternity? Or is it something else?
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Type
Manga
Related Series
N/A
Associated Names
My Boy (TAKANO)
My Young Boy
มายบอย (Thai)
我的少年
私の少年
나의 소년
My Young Boy
มายบอย (Thai)
我的少年
私の少年
나의 소년
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Latest Release(s)
c.43 (end) by Daphie's 3 months ago
c.42 by Daphie's 4 months ago
c.41 by Daphie's 5 months ago
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c.42 by Daphie's 4 months ago
c.41 by Daphie's 5 months ago
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Status
in Country of Origin
9 Volumes (Complete)
Completely Scanlated?
Yes
Anime Start/End Chapter
N/A
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Forum
1 topics, 1 posts
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User Rating
Average: 8.8 / 10.0 (148 votes)
Bayesian Average: 8.4 / 10.0
Bayesian Average: 8.4 / 10.0
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Last Updated
December 12th 2020, 3:57pm PST
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Author(s)
Artist(s)
Year
2015
Original Publisher
Serialized In (magazine)
Licensed (in English)
Yes
English Publisher
Vertical (6 Vols - Ongoing; print | digital)
Activity Stats (vs. other series)
Weekly Pos #415
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Monthly Pos #977
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3 Month Pos #1215
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6 Month Pos #1189
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Year Pos #420
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Monthly Pos #977

3 Month Pos #1215

6 Month Pos #1189

Year Pos #420

List Stats
On 679 reading lists
On 337 wish lists
On 145 completed lists
On 12 unfinished lists
On 174 custom lists
On 337 wish lists
On 145 completed lists
On 12 unfinished lists
On 174 custom lists



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Please read this
by ajhksx000
January 29th, 2021, 8:44am
January 29th, 2021, 8:44am
Rating: 9.5 / 10.0
If you think this manga about a love fantasy of older women with younger boy (and some case it's a kid):
YOU WRONG
Summary:
Story 10/10
Art 10/10
Storytelling 10/10
I feel like this manga is really poetic, relatable, and have big value from the story.
At first i felt weird too because of the mc's *unusual* feeling towards a elementary school boy. But everything seems different when we get to the next chptr, next chptr, and next chptr.. trust me, it's more than a romance. It's not platonic or romantically, it's something.... Weird.... In a good way
What made this manga felt so good too is they telling about some life and personal struggles (i don't know how to say this, lack of english vocabulary lol)
My only problem is the ending
Tl;dr ignore the sjw, read for the story lol
YOU WRONG
Summary:
Story 10/10
Art 10/10
Storytelling 10/10
I feel like this manga is really poetic, relatable, and have big value from the story.
At first i felt weird too because of the mc's *unusual* feeling towards a elementary school boy. But everything seems different when we get to the next chptr, next chptr, and next chptr.. trust me, it's more than a romance. It's not platonic or romantically, it's something.... Weird.... In a good way
What made this manga felt so good too is they telling about some life and personal struggles (i don't know how to say this, lack of english vocabulary lol)
My only problem is the ending
Spoiler (mouse over to view)
too rushed. Too open ending. Yes it was romantic, but not good enough for an ending. We rooted for their relationship (platonic or romance) but the ending doesn't feed anything.
Tl;dr ignore the sjw, read for the story lol

Addicted
by Strallod
June 11th, 2019, 8:46pm
June 11th, 2019, 8:46pm
Rating: 10.0 / 10.0
The synopsis would usually scare people away for it's seemingly immoral plot. Luckly for me I'm not one of those people and decided to give it a shot with an open mind. That open mindset was thankfully not needed for it grabbed me with it's beautiful art and realistic heartfelt story. Seriously the art for this is top notch even if it is a somewhat common style. My only gripe with this series is that I chose now to read it and not a few years in the future where it's potentially finished because I can't get enough.

Age gap psychological romance
by NazarethSTG
May 5th, 2019, 7:23pm
May 5th, 2019, 7:23pm
Rating: 10.0 / 10.0
Watashi no Shounen is one of the most intriguing and provocative dramas in the medium. It portrays the relationship of a woman in her thirties, bored of her gray life, with a dull job where she has her ex-boyfriend as her boss. She just goes on living by inertia, barely motivated by anything.
But then she meets with a 12 year old boy. She saves him from a perilous situation, and gets interested in his well being afterwards after learning about his family issues. The bond deepens with time, with her becoming a sort of motherly figure to him... but her feelings slowly turn to love.
Now, with a bad writer this could quickly degenerate into pandering, power fantasy, fanservice and such. But Hitomi Takano makes a masterful description of what goes on in the mind of a woman at such a situation. The protagonist tries to fight off her feelings, aware of the obvious taboo and problems associated in such a relationship. She begins to question her whole motivations; are her actions really aimed at the boy's well being, or just a selfish way to get close to him? The consequences are also very well handled, in a realistic way.
This manga feels sort of a way for the author to deal with her own feelings in the subject, and is a fascinating read into the mind of a woman with motherly/romantic feelings for an underage boy. Even if you are morally opposed to this, the story is handled in such a realistic and trope-less way that never takes the easiest path, and has such a complex and excellently crafted protagonist, that you will enjoy the drama anyways.
... Last updated on May 5th, 2019, 7:43pm
But then she meets with a 12 year old boy. She saves him from a perilous situation, and gets interested in his well being afterwards after learning about his family issues. The bond deepens with time, with her becoming a sort of motherly figure to him... but her feelings slowly turn to love.
Now, with a bad writer this could quickly degenerate into pandering, power fantasy, fanservice and such. But Hitomi Takano makes a masterful description of what goes on in the mind of a woman at such a situation. The protagonist tries to fight off her feelings, aware of the obvious taboo and problems associated in such a relationship. She begins to question her whole motivations; are her actions really aimed at the boy's well being, or just a selfish way to get close to him? The consequences are also very well handled, in a realistic way.
This manga feels sort of a way for the author to deal with her own feelings in the subject, and is a fascinating read into the mind of a woman with motherly/romantic feelings for an underage boy. Even if you are morally opposed to this, the story is handled in such a realistic and trope-less way that never takes the easiest path, and has such a complex and excellently crafted protagonist, that you will enjoy the drama anyways.
... Last updated on May 5th, 2019, 7:43pm

Why is this manga so good?
by takitogr
May 2nd, 2019, 7:47am
May 2nd, 2019, 7:47am
Rating: 10.0 / 10.0
Where has it been all my life? Read it. It will be added on your list of best manga you have ever read. The mangaka is phenomenally good. She's definitely speaking from the heart and has high emotional IQ. Many aspects of the main character's life resonate with me deeply. There's some really poignant life lessons and realisations in there.
I love reading this so much. Its just perfect. I cant fault it.
Now i hope they never get entangled into a romantic relationship. That would destroy it. And no, its not about being open-minded. Sexual relationships are not for underage kids. Thats exploitation and it scars and destroys the person in their adult life. Trust me.
... Last updated on May 2nd, 2019, 7:54am
I love reading this so much. Its just perfect. I cant fault it.
Now i hope they never get entangled into a romantic relationship. That would destroy it. And no, its not about being open-minded. Sexual relationships are not for underage kids. Thats exploitation and it scars and destroys the person in their adult life. Trust me.
... Last updated on May 2nd, 2019, 7:54am

I cried a few times reading this
by tanxinrong
January 4th, 2019, 12:15am
January 4th, 2019, 12:15am
Rating: 10.0 / 10.0
It is so real and emotional. One of the best manga I have ever read.

Unique Older FeMC
by CCheshire
December 10th, 2018, 4:10pm
December 10th, 2018, 4:10pm
Rating: N/A
The story is listed under romance so expect the age gap (but there's a time skip) but my favorite scenes were focused on Satoko alone. It's rare to see a manga featuring a 30+ character and I could relate to how it can be isolating in city/job and then making friends. So far the manga is very fluffy with both characters realizing that they cannot be together and being friends for now. Art is lovely with expressive faces and clothing details.

Love is not blind but opened your eyes
by Pringer-X
July 22nd, 2018, 6:57am
July 22nd, 2018, 6:57am
Rating: N/A
you can say this is similar Koi wa Ameagari no You ni but reversed it with the old female lead and young male lead.
I read the manga, very good, the characters click at each other and it show how both of them struggling with it , how the female lead reject the young male lead because of their age gap and how the male lead try to open the female lead eyes " love is not about age, it is about your feelings"
I read the manga, very good, the characters click at each other and it show how both of them struggling with it , how the female lead reject the young male lead because of their age gap and how the male lead try to open the female lead eyes " love is not about age, it is about your feelings"

Breathtaking
by happiness97
July 4th, 2018, 3:11pm
July 4th, 2018, 3:11pm
Rating: 10.0 / 10.0
Spoiler-free short review
Unbelievable good and unique Manga.
Art:
I really love the cover of ''Watashi no Shounen'' / "My Boy", that's what took my interest first. Overall, Takano Hitomi's artstyle is seriously amazing and beautiful! You don't see that often nowadays. She potrays the feelings of each character with her art style really well!
Furthermore, each page of the Manga isn't too full nor to empty, just perfect! You can easily read it.
Characters:
Takano Hitomi put so much effort and thoughts in creating the characters of the story. They have realistic characteristic features, I can understand the thoughts Satoko really well. And Mashuu is so precious, seriously!
Story:
The Story isn't too fast nor to slow-paced, that's what I really love! Truely perfect. It's also not too lightweight. Additionally, the story is so interesting! I couldn't stop reading.
Please don't start reading the Manga with prejudice. You won't regret it, I guarantee it! This Manga is truely an amazing and original story with a beautiful artstyle. There are not many Manga with a plot like Watashi no Shounen, I recommend it to anyone who with an open mind.
... Last updated on July 4th, 2018, 3:26pm
Unbelievable good and unique Manga.
Art:
I really love the cover of ''Watashi no Shounen'' / "My Boy", that's what took my interest first. Overall, Takano Hitomi's artstyle is seriously amazing and beautiful! You don't see that often nowadays. She potrays the feelings of each character with her art style really well!
Furthermore, each page of the Manga isn't too full nor to empty, just perfect! You can easily read it.
Characters:
Takano Hitomi put so much effort and thoughts in creating the characters of the story. They have realistic characteristic features, I can understand the thoughts Satoko really well. And Mashuu is so precious, seriously!
Story:
The Story isn't too fast nor to slow-paced, that's what I really love! Truely perfect. It's also not too lightweight. Additionally, the story is so interesting! I couldn't stop reading.
Please don't start reading the Manga with prejudice. You won't regret it, I guarantee it! This Manga is truely an amazing and original story with a beautiful artstyle. There are not many Manga with a plot like Watashi no Shounen, I recommend it to anyone who with an open mind.
... Last updated on July 4th, 2018, 3:26pm

A perfect realistic manga ( for Adult )
by everybodyliesvn
May 23rd, 2018, 2:04am
May 23rd, 2018, 2:04am
Rating: 10.0 / 10.0
This manga is a romance story about a 12 years old kid and an 30 years old office worker, but ( there is a "but") this manga is really realistic, any their romance between them comes from something more than just a need for companion or lust. They want to be together as friends and they treat each other as a really good friend. Also, every character in this manga is relatable, realistic and flawed and they act like a regular human being rather being a comical one-note ecchi manga character.

Masterpiece
by firefox1234
May 19th, 2018, 3:13pm
May 19th, 2018, 3:13pm
Rating: 10.0 / 10.0
They?re not enough adjectives to describe this master piece, whether it is the character or plot everything just clicks in this manga. You may think ?oh it has to be the age gap plot device that makes this compelling like a forbidden fruit? but that is hardly the case, this manga stands alone just on the realistic and dynamic character relations and characterization of the inhabitants that makes you understand the actions and feelings taking place. Definitely a must read....
... Last updated on June 1st, 2018, 10:08am
... Last updated on June 1st, 2018, 10:08am
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