At first, I thought it was the ordinary cliché about a student falling in love with his teacher and hated it. Also, I thought it was kinda childish (I'm sorry, but I’m not really into young ukes. Especially when they're cheerful and stuff). But as the story was developed, I started to indeed feel sorry for Yuka. And as soon as Gotou started to respond to his love...it was the cutest thing ever!
I love the way Gotou's so responsible even if he pretends he doesn't care, and how he tries to get Yuka's attention off whatever could make him sad.
But there's just something about they're relationship that's really sweet...I like the way it got more intense slowly, and not rushed up.
But what I liked the most is the contrast between their ages. It’s not like some mangas out there that a grown up man and a kid are just the same. Gotou has doubts, problems, internal conflicts…but also desires that he doesn’t know if it’s right to fulfill. He takes a long time to make a decision and is hesitant about everything because he knows the pressure of their relationship. And ever more adorable than that is how he can’t stand to be away from Yuka and feels the need to touch him and just love him.
The words Ougi-sensei chose are also so right! I love mostly the way Gotou sweet talks to Yuka. “All I can think of is you”, “I think of you and start shaking” and stuff like that…the best!
Oh! And I love how they invert their thoughts! The sex machine Gotou becomes such a cry-baby when it’s about Yuka; and the innocent and naïve Yuka, on the other hand, gets quickly into sex!
I’m rating it 9, based on common teacher-student stories and how this one was so different!
PS: I love Yuka’s grandmother! She’s such a nice person!
PS 2: samurailynn, I’m proud of you, little beginner! You’ll eventually find yourself addicted to yaoi =P (‘m warning: it might be dangerous! XD)
PS 3: As for "The Man in Kabuki City", I loved it! It was real sweet (although the art and genital parts' art was kinda disgusting). But I love the kind of seme Aoi is and I also love the kind of story where a host falls in love. But it could be bigger and have more angst. Btw...does Ougi-sensei like the gazettE? 'Cause...Aoi, Yuu and Yamada?! O.O