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From Nakama:
Borrowing Yoshiaki's words, 'pretentious hippy' describes Kasumi. Inseparable since their school days, Kasumi is an independent and super sexy freeloader that comes and goes from Yoshiaki's room... and his bed... Not only that, there's more to Kasumi than meets the eye...
Ch. 7: Up Up Upside Down! (oneshot)
Borrowing Yoshiaki's words, 'pretentious hippy' describes Kasumi. Inseparable since their school days, Kasumi is an independent and super sexy freeloader that comes and goes from Yoshiaki's room... and his bed... Not only that, there's more to Kasumi than meets the eye...
Ch. 7: Up Up Upside Down! (oneshot)
Type
Manga
Related Series
N/A
Associated Names
Elegant Spoon
Kanga ne Spoon
閑雅なスプーン
Kanga ne Spoon
閑雅なスプーン
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Latest Release(s)
v.1 c.7 (end) by Nakama over 16 years ago
v.1 c.6 by Nakama over 16 years ago
v.1 c.4-5 by Nakama over 17 years ago
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v.1 c.6 by Nakama over 16 years ago
v.1 c.4-5 by Nakama over 17 years ago
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Status
in Country of Origin
1 Volume (Complete)
Completely Scanlated?
Yes
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User Rating
Average: 8.2 / 10.0 (562 votes)
Bayesian Average: 8.1 / 10.0
Bayesian Average: 8.1 / 10.0
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Last Updated
February 21st 2022, 9:12am
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Ouji-sama no Renai Jijou
Kiss/Hug
Ikenie no Otsutome wa,
Liu Yao: The Revitalization of Fuyao Sect (Novel)
Ouji-sama no Renai Jijou
Kiss/Hug
Ikenie no Otsutome wa,
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Year
2006
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Serialized In (magazine)
Licensed (in English)
No
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Activity Stats (vs. other series)
Weekly Pos #738 (+23)
Monthly Pos #1608 (+138)
3 Month Pos #3202 (+297)
6 Month Pos #4924 (+10)
Year Pos #6656 (+329)
Monthly Pos #1608 (+138)
3 Month Pos #3202 (+297)
6 Month Pos #4924 (+10)
Year Pos #6656 (+329)
List Stats
On 158 reading lists
On 173 wish lists
On 1884 completed lists
On 22 unfinished lists
On 380 custom lists
On 173 wish lists
On 1884 completed lists
On 22 unfinished lists
On 380 custom lists
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Fun, beautiful, different
by lore
March 13th, 2008, 9:10am
March 13th, 2008, 9:10am
Rating: 10.0 / 10.0
This is one of my favourite mangas, ever. The look of the art is so different, and the storylines are developed slowly. For once, I felt like I had the complete story of the couple, and that I understood it from both sides of the pairing.
The basic premise is about two men who knew each other in school, but now they are adults and one of them holds down a steady business job. The other man shows up out of the blue at his flat from time-to-time, making a mess, being all mysterious. Neither is sure about the other, but they keep connecting, and the relationship continues to develop from there throughout the book.
There's also plenty of sex and affection between the pairing. I just don't think you can go wrong by reading this series!
The basic premise is about two men who knew each other in school, but now they are adults and one of them holds down a steady business job. The other man shows up out of the blue at his flat from time-to-time, making a mess, being all mysterious. Neither is sure about the other, but they keep connecting, and the relationship continues to develop from there throughout the book.
There's also plenty of sex and affection between the pairing. I just don't think you can go wrong by reading this series!
Just... woah...
by absolutelyblackrain
August 16th, 2008, 5:02pm
August 16th, 2008, 5:02pm
Rating: 10.0 / 10.0
As the subject says...
I loved it since I read the first pages and is definitely one of the superbest manga I ever read. Not only is the story supersweet and funny at the same time, but the artwork is also just fantastic... so sexy, that you're drooling most of the time X3
I loved it since I read the first pages and is definitely one of the superbest manga I ever read. Not only is the story supersweet and funny at the same time, but the artwork is also just fantastic... so sexy, that you're drooling most of the time X3
Not bad
by Sasageru
May 17th, 2011, 8:16am
May 17th, 2011, 8:16am
Rating: 8.0 / 10.0
So this story isn't too bad, but its not my favourite. Its generally quite entertaining and pleasing and its smattered with enough humour to give it some momentum. The characters have good chemistry for the most part but sometimes i felt they were just a bit too superficial, theres not much depth to them at times D: however, that said they are entertaining and fun. The art itself is wonderful, and the way the characters are drawn is pretty amazing (one of my favourite uke/seme pairings as far as looks alone go).
The final chapter is an unrelated one shot which is basically a straight forward high school romance. But it has a great moment.
The final chapter is an unrelated one shot which is basically a straight forward high school romance. But it has a great moment.
Spoiler (mouse over to view)
When the supposed uke suddenly pushes down our wannabe seme i couldn't stop laughing. I love when that happens XD
Beautiful
by Kkate01
January 16th, 2007, 2:30am
January 16th, 2007, 2:30am
Rating: 10.0 / 10.0
Definitely one of the best mangas, androgenous uke and cool seme. Beautiful art style.
lovely
by naoyki
June 3rd, 2008, 10:15am
June 3rd, 2008, 10:15am
Rating: N/A
I fell in love with Reibuns work after this. It was the first of her works that I read and it was amazing. The characters were very beautiful and the art was wonderful. The plot is very well done and is really funny at times.
Has everything a good yaoi read should have...
by nnanelle
June 1st, 2009, 4:28pm
June 1st, 2009, 4:28pm
Rating: 9.0 / 10.0
This is a good one. The art is top notch and the story is funny and entertaining with sexy BL scenes.
The uke is feminine looking, but can be all man when he gets ticked, and the seme is the typical elite, masculine businessman who goes all gooshy for his uke so there's nothing really new here, but I do really like this couple.
We get to see how the relationship is from both characters viewpoints, from when they first started in high school to the present when they are both working adults. It's nice to see the finale, too (I'm not going to give away a spoiler), because it's not something you typically see in yaoi.
It's also nice that it's 7 chapters because it's long enough to really let you get to know the characters personalities (although I wouldn't have minded it going longer because I really liked them).
It's good stuff and I have no problem reading it over and over again. It made me an Ike fan.
The uke is feminine looking, but can be all man when he gets ticked, and the seme is the typical elite, masculine businessman who goes all gooshy for his uke so there's nothing really new here, but I do really like this couple.
We get to see how the relationship is from both characters viewpoints, from when they first started in high school to the present when they are both working adults. It's nice to see the finale, too (I'm not going to give away a spoiler), because it's not something you typically see in yaoi.
It's also nice that it's 7 chapters because it's long enough to really let you get to know the characters personalities (although I wouldn't have minded it going longer because I really liked them).
It's good stuff and I have no problem reading it over and over again. It made me an Ike fan.
One of my favourite Ike Reibun manga!
by raketsuban
March 15th, 2012, 11:35pm
March 15th, 2012, 11:35pm
Rating: N/A
Yoshiaki has a charmed life; he’s talented, making good money, and is beloved by his co-workers. His life is perfect but for one thing — that is to say, one person. Kasumi is a flaky freeloader who treats Yoshiaki like his maid and Yoshiaki’s apartment like a hotel. But no matter how ridiculous and selfish Kasumi’s demands, Yoshiaki always gives in to his sort-of-lover.
I’m generally a fan of Ike Reibun’s work, particularly when it’s focused on a relationship not mired in weirdness and kink. That isn’t to say Yoshiaki and Kasumi are normal, or that their relationship isn’t anything other than (comedically) dysfunctional. Kasumi could have easily been a spoilt and unlikeable character, but the way he is oblivious to how much of a pain in the arse he is manages to be appealing somehow. I also liked how he wasn’t a traditional uke pushover: when he loses his tempter, which is often, he almost always leaves his target a bruised and bloodied mess.
Read the rest of my review here: http://tinyurl.com/87s5jzt
I’m generally a fan of Ike Reibun’s work, particularly when it’s focused on a relationship not mired in weirdness and kink. That isn’t to say Yoshiaki and Kasumi are normal, or that their relationship isn’t anything other than (comedically) dysfunctional. Kasumi could have easily been a spoilt and unlikeable character, but the way he is oblivious to how much of a pain in the arse he is manages to be appealing somehow. I also liked how he wasn’t a traditional uke pushover: when he loses his tempter, which is often, he almost always leaves his target a bruised and bloodied mess.
Read the rest of my review here: http://tinyurl.com/87s5jzt
They're so hot together
by jellaaay
January 8th, 2011, 10:29am
January 8th, 2011, 10:29am
Rating: 10.0 / 10.0
I love this so much!! And the plot is so rare. They're accepted by their family, there weren't any of those boring dilemmas. It was like a scoop on a gay couple's daily life. And it's always a pleasure to read about opposite lovers who are so crazy for each other. I love the way they deal with their insecurities..especially the seme. He holds a firm grip on Kasumi, not letting other guys get a chance.
... Last updated on January 8th, 2011, 10:38am
Spoiler (highlight to view)
I love the bathroom scene! It was hilarious when he kicked the other guy out. This type of possessiveness is sweet. Not over bearing. No one gets suffocated. Just the right atittude.
I kept grinning till the very end. It was truly wonderful.... Last updated on January 8th, 2011, 10:38am
sexy drag queen wahhaha
by darcyaglow
January 23rd, 2010, 11:57pm
January 23rd, 2010, 11:57pm
Rating: 10.0 / 10.0
Well, I really do enjoy this yaoi. I loves Kasumi in his wedding dress. Those two remind me of Kento and Akira in Future lovers - 1 serious man and 1 sexy man with the wierd taste of flashy clothes. Those two types certainly match each other, they do have a lot of fun and never get bored.
IKE Reibun is really creative in choosing the environment and personalities for her characters. If you read through her works, you would know what I mean.
Really love the way IKE designs Kasumi's clothes in this yaoi.
IKE Reibun is really creative in choosing the environment and personalities for her characters. If you read through her works, you would know what I mean.
Really love the way IKE designs Kasumi's clothes in this yaoi.
Boring Story, Great Art
by Dezi
September 19th, 2011, 6:14am
September 19th, 2011, 6:14am
Rating: 7.0 / 10.0
This one's worth reading because of the art. It was gorgeous! But the story just wasn't my thing. It felt kinda rushed to me. I prefer it a little more slow pace.
Spoiler (mouse over to view)
Also I thought the whole marriage deal was a little too over the top.
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