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Haou Airen ![]()
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Description
One day while walking home from her job, Kurumi Akino finds a wounded young man, and saves his life. He mysteriously disappears after that, and leaves only the name “Hakuron”. Next thing she knows she’s been kidnapped from her school, and is on a private jet with that man, heading to China. It turns out she saved the life of the most infamous mobster in Hong Kong, and he wants her to stay with him.
You can find A Tale of Happier Times (v06 extra) in the anthology Motto Oshiete.
You can find A Tale of Happier Times (v06 extra) in the anthology Motto Oshiete.
Type
Manga
Related Series
Associated Names
Despotic Lover
El Amante Dragón (Spain)
Supreme King's Mistress
มาเฟียที่รัก
覇王♥愛人
覇王・愛人
霸王愛人
El Amante Dragón (Spain)
Supreme King's Mistress
มาเฟียที่รัก
覇王♥愛人
覇王・愛人
霸王愛人
Groups Scanlating
Latest Release(s)
v.9 c.50 (End) by A Willful Muse over 15 years ago
v.9 c.49 by A Willful Muse over 15 years ago
v.9 c.48 by A Willful Muse over 15 years ago
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v.9 c.49 by A Willful Muse over 15 years ago
v.9 c.48 by A Willful Muse over 15 years ago
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Status
in Country of Origin
9 Volumes (Complete)
Completely Scanlated?
Yes
Anime Start/End Chapter
N/A
User Reviews
N/A
Forum
5 topics, 25 posts
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User Rating
Average: 6.4 / 10.0 (764 votes)
Bayesian Average: 6.4 / 10.0
Bayesian Average: 6.4 / 10.0
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Last Updated
January 2nd 2024, 11:21am
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Author(s)
Artist(s)
Year
2002
Original Publisher
Serialized In (magazine)
Sho-Comi (Shogakukan)
Licensed (in English)
No
English Publisher
N/A
Activity Stats (vs. other series)
Weekly Pos #725 
(+26)
Monthly Pos #1691 (No change)
3 Month Pos #2412(+508)
6 Month Pos #3591(+436)
Year Pos #4723(+371)
(+26)Monthly Pos #1691 (No change)
3 Month Pos #2412
(+508)6 Month Pos #3591
(+436)Year Pos #4723
(+371)List Stats
On 760 reading lists
On 489 wish lists
On 2112 completed lists
On 228 unfinished lists
On 298 custom lists
On 489 wish lists
On 2112 completed lists
On 228 unfinished lists
On 298 custom lists
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Alright so it started off rather well and then the smut just went overboard and the plot went messy. I really liked the whole thing xcept the ending! i mean wtf? that guy comes out of nowhere, suddenly knows which church their getting married at and shoots him and then he dies? i mean wtf?!
Overall: 8
Overall: 8
The girl is irritating beyond words. Your typical stupid swooning heroin. The story diverges so much from reality that no amount of imagination and tolerance can save it from being a complete flop..
... Last updated on June 3rd, 2009, 4:19am
... Last updated on June 3rd, 2009, 4:19am
I didn't hate the series, but I didn't love it either. Like everyone else, I didn't like how much rape went on and how Hakuron thought the only way to keep Kurumi is assault her.
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I was SOOOOOO sad when I saw the ending though. I can't believe he died. I really wish Mayu Shinjo didn't kill him off like that since he just got back with Kurumi. And killing him off on his wedding day?! And omg, she made a random character kill him too. Stupid Kafai...
Although I think the ending was my favorite part (Other than the beginning) I just love how she showed his angel Promising he will atch over her and that he will always love her, forever. Crap, Im crying again! Its just sooo sad! I just wish they could have gotten married and live the life they wanted together! I think SHINJO Mayu needs to make a alternate ending for those of us who want to know what would happen if he didnt die. Whay did he have to cry!!!! But i do have to admit, the ending was adorable and If that ever happened to me, I would want someone saying that about me. Even though it is Extremely sad!!!
... Last updated on April 24th, 2009, 10:55pm
... Last updated on April 24th, 2009, 10:55pm
I love this manga, and they go through so much.
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I just wish that they could have finally gotten married. It was so close, and with all that happened, I wish that she could have given them happiness at the end T_T
title says it all...
If you're looking for pure, violent, s&m smut, then this is it. If you're looking for a well-crafted storyline that intrigues you psychologically, then this series is probably not it. CLASSIC Shinjo Mayu...same artistic style, same basic male and female characters, same rape/sex scenes, you get the picture. For what it is, it's ok. But mediocre as a gangster/kidnapping love story - there are so many better avenues to explore. And jesus, can her female characters get any more insipid and helpless? I know it's a stylized archetype of the passive female, but still. The story just gets annoying after a while...
If you're looking for pure, violent, s&m smut, then this is it. If you're looking for a well-crafted storyline that intrigues you psychologically, then this series is probably not it. CLASSIC Shinjo Mayu...same artistic style, same basic male and female characters, same rape/sex scenes, you get the picture. For what it is, it's ok. But mediocre as a gangster/kidnapping love story - there are so many better avenues to explore. And jesus, can her female characters get any more insipid and helpless? I know it's a stylized archetype of the passive female, but still. The story just gets annoying after a while...
Yeh there was lots of rape and nonsense but it's not really bad or anything.
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I was very disappointed in the ending; it was so sad... They deserved to be together after going through all of that.
So, now that I've finished it I'm wondering why I even started.
The smut wasn't worth it, since I'm also no fan of rape and sexual abuse and don't need it to be glorified like this. Just because it may belong to the field of the mafia in that manga doesn't mean I do enjoy seeing someone getting raped. It added to its tragedy though.
Ignoring the rape scenes I enjoyed the rest until the end ruined it.
Ah well, I give it a 5 for its sweet and passionate parts and its chinese setting. Wasn't a total waste after all
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At the end he died and neither him nor her found the happiness they were looking for. -.- Lame, if at least she would be with Foron (or what he was called) then one would be happy at the end.
The smut wasn't worth it, since I'm also no fan of rape and sexual abuse and don't need it to be glorified like this. Just because it may belong to the field of the mafia in that manga doesn't mean I do enjoy seeing someone getting raped. It added to its tragedy though.
Ignoring the rape scenes I enjoyed the rest until the end ruined it.
Ah well, I give it a 5 for its sweet and passionate parts and its chinese setting. Wasn't a total waste after all
Personally, I thougt that this was a great manga.
But all the rape and stuff made me wanna kill shinjo mayu.
I mean, really.
He couldve expressed his love in ways other than sex and rape.
But all the rape and stuff made me wanna kill shinjo mayu.
I mean, really.
He couldve expressed his love in ways other than sex and rape.
Seriously.....I dont get how this manga is bad..or even HORRIBLE!?? Come on guys....Hakuron lives in the mafia world, a world where everything is all about money and power. What do you expect from someone who has never been taught about love? Let alone the meaning of the word.....
I personally loved the manga. I really enjoyed reading it. SO far, I think this is one of the best mangas I've ever read. FOr those who called it sick or disturbing, you guys need to focus more on the story line rather than how many times Kurumi got raped. T.T
... Last updated on March 11th, 2009, 3:25am
I personally loved the manga. I really enjoyed reading it. SO far, I think this is one of the best mangas I've ever read. FOr those who called it sick or disturbing, you guys need to focus more on the story line rather than how many times Kurumi got raped. T.T
... Last updated on March 11th, 2009, 3:25am
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