Not quite sure how to describe what I'm feeling right now about this spin-off. I actually like how the mangaka portrayed the main couple's relationship; you can clearly tell how much they mean to each other through their actions as well as inner monologues. That's something I always appreciate because I much prefer subtlety and nuances compared to constant confessions of love every single page which is never more romantic. But at the same time I do wish the pacing was tighter and the execution more polished than this to make readers truly engaged in the story rather than just tagging along, if you know what I mean. I hope there'll be improvement on that front in the next and final instalment in this series.

I've seen many indecisive uke and miscommunication between couple but I have to say this has the worst of both.

Seriously, this is the most pointless yaoi ever since their tension shouldnt have happened at all. The seme looks cool but the uke looks more than a nerdy salary man than a yakuza.

So here's the thing: the manga doesn't have the most original plot, it doesn't have the most original characters and it doesn't have the most original artwork. As it's been said before, it is, in fact, very soap-opera-ish, the portrayal of the yakuza is of the toned-down type, and the character design is rather common and basic.

But still I couldn't put it down. Starting the story in the middle of an established relationship was pretty nice. I liked both characters. Thank god neither was an uke or seme stereotype (like the younger brother in the prequel), they were just two nicely defined characters. Homura the composed and cautious one, and Touji the charming and manipulative. I liked how Homura loosened up in Touji's company. I could understand his fears and wanting to keep the relationship secret, there's gang politics involved after all. Touji's fighting spirits was endearing and his possessiveness saved him from being too perfect.



About the accusations of 'cheating"... There's no cheating.

I would rather have done without the "omg he could die, why I never told him I loved him!" part but it was a very enjoyable read nevertheless.

Recommended.

... Last updated on October 10th, 2012, 6:05pm

It was just right, the romance, possessiveness, lover issues, confusion etc...it was good read with great art!
Recommended ^_^

... Last updated on October 5th, 2012, 12:21am

For most of the two volumes comprising Tsumasaki ni Kiss, it’s a ‘bloodless’ yakuza story centred more around Homura and Touji’s business interests and romance, rather than the criminal activities of their rival groups. I couldn’t shake the feeling that the yakuza element was just a label, because it might as well be a normal corporate BL story. And for all that the premise seems rather Romeo & Juliet-ish, even the manga’s political/business intrigue is quickly subsumed by an angsty (and extremely annoying) love triangle.

Homura, despite his usual cold composure, has a mean strike a mile wide. This comes back to bite him in the proverbial when one of the hosts at his club, Kyouya, demands he fulfil his promise of a date for reaching the club’s #1 spot. Kyouya’s sheer perseverance and puppy dog eyes, even in the face of Homura’s constant and cruel rejection, fails to be endearing.

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BEST YAOI EVER. (said right after reading it... so might just be mood, but it is soooo up there.) its touching, not much sex, so if your a sex fan, not really your thing, but amazing story, characters (kyouya kinda annoyed me though) and amazing overall. 100/10!

One of the most beautiful stories I've ever read. I was awed by how the plot was well planned. From the very beginning you could tell they were madly in love with each other. I love Touji's character so much. I love how he was written. What a great seme, really. His motives were really shown. He wasn't afraid to express his feelings at all.. he was like showing everything Homura was afraid to show himself. I'm glad that towards the end Homura realized that him being so scared of getting hurt RESULTED IN hurting Touji instead.

And ugh about the other party (or should I just say THE NUISANCE), I just really love the development of this manga. Even Tomo and Tamaki showing up as cameos. The art was great as well. I LOVE THE CHIBIS! (>o<) it was well done so it made the read even more worthwhile. You might find it TYPICAL-ish in the beginning but no worries my dear yaoi fans the story will keep you interested enough to finish it.

... Last updated on December 18th, 2010, 9:59pm

This is one of my all time favorites. An intense love triangle between yakuza and a host. It follows like a drama that you can't stop watching.The characters are flawed and even
vulnerable at times, but in the end they come to a satisfying resolution.

... Last updated on December 10th, 2009, 5:26pm

This second book in the series is from the perspective of the 'calmer' of the two overprotective brothers in Absolute Fated Equation. It is consecutive chronologically.

Touji was arrogant and smirky. Initially, I was not convinced that he truly loved Homura, since he was more focus on pissing Kyouyu off. By C3, my mind started to change. The story was woven to rivet me to my seat and get my heart involved with these real and imperfect men and their struggles.

All three perspectives were interesting: one man agonizing, another man supremely jealous, and another heart broken and all three--desperate.

The emotions--fear, happiness, doubt, jealously, passion--were all illustrated with an adept hand. Fuwa's art improves over the years.

I was delighted to see that the third man's story continued in Gravity Eyes, also in chronologic order.

Excellent combination of fabulous art, smut, and most important of all, Superb story line. I like a bit of angst in my yaois especially if it all ends well in the end. Ugh, this manga deserves better review than this. All I can say is, read it, read it, READ IT!!!