Ai no Kotodama

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1-4) Ai no Kotodama
After graduating from high school, best friends Tachibana and Otani decided to move-in together as more-than-friends. Although their feelings are very real, the secret nature of their relationship, and the words that have gone unsaid between them, leave room for doubt. When a chance encounter reintroduces the pair to Yuki, a former classmate, Otani becomes suspicious of Tachibana's close friendship with her. Will rumors from their high school days together spin Otani's insecurities out of control? Or could it be that Tachibana and Yuki really have rekindled an old flame?

To the Ends of the Earth
It seems the Captain and Vice Captain of the Soccer team have issues that need to be discussed, how will things turn out?
Song of Springtime
Miyata has taken his love (obsession) a bit to far and kidnapped his classmate Kasahara.
Shou-kun
Shou-kun travels overseas to visit his lover, Alfred.

8-10) Words of Devotion
This is about Tachibana and Otani high school life and how they came to realize their feelings.

Immovable Like the Mountain
Alfred comes to Japan to visit Shou and catches him in a comprising situation, but it looks like Alfred also has a secret.
Bedtime Stories
Tells more about not only Tachibana and Otani's relationship, but also Shou and Alfred's.
Words of Devotion extra
Tachibana and Otani's New Years together.

Type

Manga

Related Series

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Associated Names

Words of Devotion

Слова Преданности

アイノコトダマ

愛の言霊 (紺野けい子)

爱的回声

爱的言灵

사랑의 언령

Groups Scanlating

Memory For You

Latest Release(s)

v.1 c.7 by Memory For You 19 years ago

v.1 c.5-6 by Memory for You 19 years ago

v.1 c.4 by Memory for you 19 years ago

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Status in Country of Origin

2 Volumes (Complete)

Completely Scanlated?

Yes

Anime Start/End Chapter

N/A

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User Rating

Average: 8 / 10.0 (239 votes)

Bayesian Average: 7.81 / 10.0

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Last Updated

January 30th, 2022 11:08am PST - 3 years ago

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Genre

Romance School Life Slice of Life Yaoi
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Recommendations

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Author(s)

Konno Keiko

Artist(s)

KONNO Keiko

Year

2000

Original Publisher

Frontier Works

Serialized In (magazine)

N/A

Licensed (in English)

Yes

English Publisher

June (2 Volumes - Complete/Print)

Activity Stats (vs. other series)

Weekly Pos #737

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Monthly Pos #1665

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3 Month Pos #2198

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6 Month Pos #4890 (No change)

Year Pos #7203

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True love

by venezia159
17 years ago

Rating: 9.0 / 10.0

The first time I read Words of Devotion vol 1, I thought it was an okay story, but when I reread it a few months later, I found myself really moved. At first read, I didn't like Otani much, but when I read it a second time, I realized that he is just insecure and loves Tachibana so much that he can't help but be jealous and worried about Yuki-chan, Tachibana's high school friend. Volume 2 just came out, and so I went back and reread volume 1 again and still find them quite touching. One of my favorite parts is in chapter 4 when they have they have a fight. Volume 2 goes back to high school when they first became friends and then fell in love. It is told from Otani's point of view, and it gives a lot of insight into his character. There's also a side story about Shogo and Alfred which is a continuation of their side story in the first volume. I highly recommend this series.

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especially liked volume 2 :)

by pleochroic
14 years ago

Rating: 8.5 / 10.0

well, the shougo x alfred thing didn't bother me -- people sometimes do desperate things, and i most definitely would forgive my partner if they did what alfred did in order to be able to see me. in the grand scheme of things that's not terribly important to me (though i'd prefer if i got told ahead of time). but anyway, that couple was only a small part of the entire manga, and the weakest story anyway because there was no character development, and i didn't really care about those two.

the main couple, on the other hand, is wonderful to watch, especially in volume 2 which gives background information on how they got together. that really fleshed out the story, and made it memorable for me. i also like that there are no nasty female characters here -- there are female characters, even female characters interested in our protagonists, but they're not nasty.

i always like konno's art, though it isn't on the pretty BL bishounen side, but has more of a sketchy josei feel to it -- it is very expressive. well worth reading.

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Some may get the wrong impression

by blueseeker
13 years ago

Rating: 9.0 / 10.0

I really enjoyed these characters. Made me hope for more volumes on the same characters, and hope for the best for them.

Unlike some, i can totally understand why Shogo forgave Alfred. Since there are porn actors/actress who also have a serious relationship, what Alfred did can be considered realistic for some people. Was it right, certainly not, but for someone in such a long distance relationship can be that desperate.

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live action

by lightxl
16 years ago

Rating: N/A

i'd read anything by this author. anyhow, just wanted to let folks know that there's a j-drama based on this with the same name. haven't watched the whole thing yet, but scanned thru to the kissing parts grins

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Really sweet and down-to-earth

by OmNom
12 years ago

Rating: 10.0 / 10.0

I wasn't too impressed with one of the mangaka's works before so it is quite a nice surprise to read this from her. Some stories might be better than others, nonetheless on the whole it was a pleasant and fulfilling read from beginning to end. I do appreciate consistency myself, thus I gotta say I quite enjoyed what I read. And so, to be encouraging, I decided to give this manga a 10 for rating since I just liked it so much despite its flaws. The art is also really nice, a bit sketchy and reminds me of Yamagata Satomi, which gives off a very authentic and 'down-to-earth' vibe.

PS: It's always refreshing to read from a female character's POV in a BL manga. Might be a bit difficult to get used to, but once you do it's just pure entertaining.

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Hmm

by blu_papillon
12 years ago

Rating: 9.0 / 10.0

I don't really get the "reversible couple" tag, as they never actually show the 2 penetrating. They only jerk off. I really liked the story, however. Characters were really genuine. I loved the way they interacted.

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Nice.

by Oriolidae
15 years ago

Rating: 8.0 / 10.0

This was nice. I laughed and had a good time while reading Words of Devotion. The conversations were good, the art was good and the plot development was good. I liked their spontanous exploration of their love, and the depiction of how their love grows and takes form.

Would have liked a more round up ending, though.

Edit: I agree with #thismomentisfate (comment below) on the part about the story in volume two concerning the foreign actor x japanese-couple. But it's a small part of the manga, so it doesn't bother me much.

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Sweet and Realistic

by toastmuncher
8 years ago

Rating: 10.0 / 10.0

This was surprisingly a very nice read. There are some stories which I didn't find better than others but over all speaking the narrative technique (paneling) is very beautifully done and the narration itself, with the story plot line and character development is very consistent.
Moreover, the female POV (point of view) is something that I cherish a lot. Not only for its rarity but also because it is quite realistically and nicely developed as well.

Also, for those who are hating on Alfred, back off.

... Last updated 8 years ago

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Liked it but...

by mlat26
13 years ago

Rating: 9.0 / 10.0

I liked the stories, the main characters are really likable and their relationship is unique. It's very well developed...But really, the one about Alfred and Shougo made me angry.

The logic he used to earn money is just stupid, yeah he will get to see him, but in the process he will hurt him so much. Long distance relationships are hard, I was in one for a long time, but never in my mind did It occur to me that having sex for money was an option. So I am completely amazed how some people might consider being unfaithful and betraying their lover just to pay them a visit. I'll just think that Alfred is a complete and utter idiot. All the other stories where nice but this one... this one really... I'm 100% against unfaithfulness so this really gets me, in my book there are no valid excuses to betray your lover. Shougo forgave him quite easily, no drama at all just a few tears, which in a way makes me admire him a little since I would have probably bolted and cried and screamed and maybe slapped him a bit and then break up -__-

I recommend this manga, it was very nice and entertaining. I can't help but really love the main characters relationship, it's just perfect.

... Last updated 13 years ago

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have to disagree with a comment here.

by mangafan321
14 years ago

Rating: N/A

pleochroic: you would be ok with your parting having sex with a stranger, just to see you? i dont know how anyone can be okay with that. there is such a thing as STDs, plus you wont die from not seeing eachother for a few months, but a betrayal like that can destroy a relationship.

anyway, back to the point, i loved the main character and it was worth reading it just for them!

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