After rereading this I just had to update my review. Lately I've come to notice that an unusual number of mangas only get to me the second time I read them. Odd. Anyway, this time around I really got to feel something other than a profound and compelling interest for Momose. He's still my favourite of course, with his love for screamo music, his scary face, his stalking.... could spend the rest of the day on all that. However, unlike what happen the first time, now my heart really felt for Yashiro as well. I sympathised (probably not the best word) with his insecurities, so much so I came to love that side of him. The cross-dressing wasn't much of a turn-off either, maybe because I think I finally got the meaning of it; and I absolutely loved the extra chapter, when
they do it without Yashiro putting on the wig and the heels and the make-up.... loved it, loved it, loved it
What I said about Momose in my first review still stands though. I wonder how "healthy" his love for Yashiro really is. But that's how I like it, and I do love this character! I give up: 9.
I didn't fall for any of the characters, which is strange... yet, Momose was so intriguing. He's a scary dude, no doubt, but then again he was so much more than that. Really, a memorable character. I loved how you didn't need much of "in-sight" or verbal exposure to get to know him, and by the end of the day you do feel like you know him. He wasn't attractive (except in that lovely panel, chap. 6, page 42), he was never cute, and I left with the impression his love for Yoshiro was.... well, more platonic than actually solid, even after it got mutual. Still, as an individual character I felt really drawn towards him. I didn't care much for Yoshiro or his cross-dressing though -- first time reading anything of the sort. Not my cup of tea. Still, Momose made for a interesting case so, overall, it was fairly enjoyable.