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Description
1) Love & Trap
After being bullied at elementary school, Mochida 'Maki' Masaki learns to use his own body to enchant and trap the most powerful person at school to protect him from potential bullies. However, a chance train encounter sparks a complicated friendship with notorious classmate, Aihara Ryuuji, which soon changes Maki's life and ultimately his view of love.
2) Love & Honey
Maki begins to question the point of his relationship with Aihara.
3) Love & Whip
Maki discovers that Aihara's cousin, Aihara Kaede, has a thing for Aihara and a bit of contempt for Maki.
4) Love Blood
Sawaguchi Mirai... More...
After being bullied at elementary school, Mochida 'Maki' Masaki learns to use his own body to enchant and trap the most powerful person at school to protect him from potential bullies. However, a chance train encounter sparks a complicated friendship with notorious classmate, Aihara Ryuuji, which soon changes Maki's life and ultimately his view of love.
2) Love & Honey
Maki begins to question the point of his relationship with Aihara.
3) Love & Whip
Maki discovers that Aihara's cousin, Aihara Kaede, has a thing for Aihara and a bit of contempt for Maki.
4) Love Blood
Sawaguchi Mirai... More...
1) Love & Trap
After being bullied at elementary school, Mochida 'Maki' Masaki learns to use his own body to enchant and trap the most powerful person at school to protect him from potential bullies. However, a chance train encounter sparks a complicated friendship with notorious classmate, Aihara Ryuuji, which soon changes Maki's life and ultimately his view of love.
2) Love & Honey
Maki begins to question the point of his relationship with Aihara.
3) Love & Whip
Maki discovers that Aihara's cousin, Aihara Kaede, has a thing for Aihara and a bit of contempt for Maki.
4) Love Blood
Sawaguchi Mirai takes a train to the countryside to get away from his own life, and unexpectedly finds love.
5) Us, Blooming
Now working at a flower shop, Murakami Takashi is very set on winning the heart of Sakurai Ryui, the beautiful object of his secret and burning love, but his pervy manager, Fujimori Haruhiko, keeps getting in his way.
Extra) Let's Visit the Aihara House!
A short, comedic tale of Maki's reluctant visit to Aihara's home.
English publication via Renta! Less...
After being bullied at elementary school, Mochida 'Maki' Masaki learns to use his own body to enchant and trap the most powerful person at school to protect him from potential bullies. However, a chance train encounter sparks a complicated friendship with notorious classmate, Aihara Ryuuji, which soon changes Maki's life and ultimately his view of love.
2) Love & Honey
Maki begins to question the point of his relationship with Aihara.
3) Love & Whip
Maki discovers that Aihara's cousin, Aihara Kaede, has a thing for Aihara and a bit of contempt for Maki.
4) Love Blood
Sawaguchi Mirai takes a train to the countryside to get away from his own life, and unexpectedly finds love.
5) Us, Blooming
Now working at a flower shop, Murakami Takashi is very set on winning the heart of Sakurai Ryui, the beautiful object of his secret and burning love, but his pervy manager, Fujimori Haruhiko, keeps getting in his way.
Extra) Let's Visit the Aihara House!
A short, comedic tale of Maki's reluctant visit to Aihara's home.
English publication via Renta! Less...
Type
Manga
Related Series
Mankai Darling (Sequel)
Associated Names
Koi to Wanna
Love & Trap
Love and Trap (Yamamoto Kotetsuko)
恋と罠
愛戀與陷阱
Love & Trap
Love and Trap (Yamamoto Kotetsuko)
恋と罠
愛戀與陷阱
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Latest Release(s)
v.1 c.1-5 + Extra (end) by Dangerous Pleasure over 14 years ago
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Status
in Country of Origin
1 Volume (Complete)
Completely Scanlated?
Yes
Anime Start/End Chapter
N/A
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User Rating
Average: 7.8 / 10.0 (376 votes)
Bayesian Average: 7.69 / 10.0
Bayesian Average: 7.69 / 10.0
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Genre
Categories
Category Recommendations
Kiss Shite Yowamushi-kun!
Jiejiao De Xiangyang Huawu
Akai Tsubaki to Warui Mushi
Ijimekko to Ijimerarekko no Bitter na Koimonogatari
My Beloved Fool
Jiejiao De Xiangyang Huawu
Akai Tsubaki to Warui Mushi
Ijimekko to Ijimerarekko no Bitter na Koimonogatari
My Beloved Fool
Recommendations
N/A
Author(s)
Artist(s)
Year
2005
Original Publisher
Serialized In (magazine)
HertZ (Taiyou Tosho)
Licensed (in English)
Yes
English Publisher
Activity Stats (vs. other series)
Weekly Pos #762
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Monthly Pos #1696
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3 Month Pos #2242
(+1069)
6 Month Pos #5612 (No change)
Year Pos #7545
(-190)

Monthly Pos #1696

3 Month Pos #2242

6 Month Pos #5612 (No change)
Year Pos #7545

List Stats
On 119 reading lists
On 162 wish lists
On 1621 completed lists
On 6 unfinished lists
On 339 custom lists
On 162 wish lists
On 1621 completed lists
On 6 unfinished lists
On 339 custom lists
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The main story is pretty bad
by HoshiSama
June 21st, 2020, 6:33pm
June 21st, 2020, 6:33pm
Rating: 4.0 / 10.0
Honestly the main story was pretty bad. There’s no character development and no real conflict. I found no part of it compelling. Not even the sex scenes were good.
The first one-shot was ok, but the romance aspect could have been left out and it would have been a better story.
The second one-shot was pretty typical, and didn’t stand out at all.
Overall, I’d skip it. There’s a sequel to the last one-shot but I think even if you wanted to read that you could skip this and you wouldn’t be missing anything.
... Last updated on June 21st, 2020, 6:51pm
The first one-shot was ok, but the romance aspect could have been left out and it would have been a better story.
The second one-shot was pretty typical, and didn’t stand out at all.
Overall, I’d skip it. There’s a sequel to the last one-shot but I think even if you wanted to read that you could skip this and you wouldn’t be missing anything.
... Last updated on June 21st, 2020, 6:51pm

....
by MirayAllen
June 24th, 2013, 4:34pm
June 24th, 2013, 4:34pm
Rating: 8.0 / 10.0
Chapter 1-3: Aihara and Maki's story
I couldn't stop reading and I really thought there was more of them. I liked them both, really. Such entertaining characters. I liked that Aihara was, truly, a gentleman, and not some hormone-driven sex-machine as is usually the matter; Maki too was a compelling uke, very true to himself no matter the circumstance (yes, even at the very beginning) and I loved that he wasn't a wuss. Because he feels pressured easily and he has a very low self-esteem, it follows naturally that he can't value himself favourably and he ends up misjudging his own strength. In more than one occasion though we get to see him fight. Good for you Maki, I love you. Fufufu. Overall, it was quite a satisfying read. The only downside was the third-wheel, the cousin: did not see his point, did not like his personality. Why are the side characters so damn predicable with Yamamoto-sensei?
Chapter 4 (Mirai and Gaku) and Chapter 5 (Us, Blooming) were too short for me to say anything specific. Be it as it may, out of the two, I liked Chapter 4 better. The characters were much more interesting and unique, if underdeveloped, and this was the plot which called for a sequel, not the one with the flower shop. In chapter 5, although I liked Haru and Ryou, Takashi was too flat and boring, not deserving of the lead. I won't be reading the sequel, that's certain.
Overall a very nice read, especially for the main story and the art which gets better and better.
... Last updated on June 24th, 2013, 4:35pm
I couldn't stop reading and I really thought there was more of them. I liked them both, really. Such entertaining characters. I liked that Aihara was, truly, a gentleman, and not some hormone-driven sex-machine as is usually the matter; Maki too was a compelling uke, very true to himself no matter the circumstance (yes, even at the very beginning) and I loved that he wasn't a wuss. Because he feels pressured easily and he has a very low self-esteem, it follows naturally that he can't value himself favourably and he ends up misjudging his own strength. In more than one occasion though we get to see him fight. Good for you Maki, I love you. Fufufu. Overall, it was quite a satisfying read. The only downside was the third-wheel, the cousin: did not see his point, did not like his personality. Why are the side characters so damn predicable with Yamamoto-sensei?
Chapter 4 (Mirai and Gaku) and Chapter 5 (Us, Blooming) were too short for me to say anything specific. Be it as it may, out of the two, I liked Chapter 4 better. The characters were much more interesting and unique, if underdeveloped, and this was the plot which called for a sequel, not the one with the flower shop. In chapter 5, although I liked Haru and Ryou, Takashi was too flat and boring, not deserving of the lead. I won't be reading the sequel, that's certain.
Overall a very nice read, especially for the main story and the art which gets better and better.
... Last updated on June 24th, 2013, 4:35pm

Us, Blooming
by Mochi__x
December 22nd, 2012, 3:06pm
December 22nd, 2012, 3:06pm
Rating: 8.0 / 10.0
The main couple from chapters 1-3 were fairly shallow and the whole romance was rushed, with a typical love-rival being thrown in during the 3rd chapter to stir things up. All very cliche -- which isn't always a bad thing, there is a lot of good BL that uses the same old plots, but to be honest this just fell flat. Yamamoto-sensei usually delivers such unique and wonderful stories that I was just left feeling disappointed by the end of these 3 chapters.
Chapter 4 was fairly nice, although Chapter 5 is definitely the highlight of this collection. "Us, Blooming" is a prime example of why I usually love Yamamoto-sensei's work; it's entertaining and light-hearted, and left me wanting more. Thankfully there is a sequel ^__^
So my rating of 8/10 is for chapter 5 only.
Chapter 4 was fairly nice, although Chapter 5 is definitely the highlight of this collection. "Us, Blooming" is a prime example of why I usually love Yamamoto-sensei's work; it's entertaining and light-hearted, and left me wanting more. Thankfully there is a sequel ^__^
So my rating of 8/10 is for chapter 5 only.

Great!
by Namiya
July 20th, 2011, 6:32am
July 20th, 2011, 6:32am
Rating: 10.0 / 10.0
I loved all of the works by Yamamoto Kotetsuko so far, they're beautifully drawn, they have the right amount of romance, drama, ect; I really get to love the characters each time and the stories just make me feel good.
In this manga, I liked the main story a lot and the couple was just so sweet together!
I was also excited to read the prequel to Mankai Darling, which I've read before this, and it was nice to see what happened to the characters right before Mankai Darling started off,
STILL, the manga is great!
In the end, all my expectations on Yamamoto Kotetsuko's work have been fulfilled by this manga.
In this manga, I liked the main story a lot and the couple was just so sweet together!
I was also excited to read the prequel to Mankai Darling, which I've read before this, and it was nice to see what happened to the characters right before Mankai Darling started off,
Spoiler (mouse over to view)
even though it seemed a bit rushed that Takashi was in love with Ryou before and then switched to the manager within like a day.
STILL, the manga is great!
In the end, all my expectations on Yamamoto Kotetsuko's work have been fulfilled by this manga.

:D
by fancyultrafresh
February 11th, 2009, 2:44am
February 11th, 2009, 2:44am
Rating: 7.0 / 10.0
The stories weren’t anything special, but they were simple and sweet. The characters could have been developed a little better, too. A few more chapters dedicated to the main couple would’ve been nice. Their ‘relationship’ happened way too quickly, in my opinion. Then again, I’m easily pleased when it comes to yaoi. If I like the art, then i’ll read it, regardless of if it may have a horrific plot :3
... Last updated on February 11th, 2009, 2:54am
... Last updated on February 11th, 2009, 2:54am

Koi to wana...
by ese
January 20th, 2009, 7:23am
January 20th, 2009, 7:23am
Rating: 8.6 / 10.0
I started to like Yamamoto Kotetsuko's works after finished reading Brothers and this one is just sweet and easy to understand. It's not confusing. I like all the stories and I thought 1 volume isn't enough but, overall it's still ok i guess. Well, i don't really mind with cliche plot and the art is fine too. Maybe, i'm just typical 
... Last updated on January 20th, 2009, 7:26am

... Last updated on January 20th, 2009, 7:26am

It was alright
by lovebaby
December 30th, 2008, 9:21pm
December 30th, 2008, 9:21pm
Rating: N/A
What can I say, if the arts weren't so gorgeous, I wouldn't have given it a six out of ten.
Love & Trap, the story about the relationship between Masaki and Aihara is not exactly enjoyable. Their relationship develops from perfect strangers into lovers too quickly and without any real depth. After meeting Aihara a few times, Masaki develops feelings for him without much of other interactions. The relationship seems unreal and shallow. Don't get me wrong, other yaois have the same problem in development of relationship, but Kotetsuko didn't seem to put much into it compared to other works I've read. What irks me even more was the jealous cousin in Love & Whip. He was the typical third wheel that yaoi artists plunge into between lovers just so the lovers can have hot, steamy make-up sex later. Kaede is annoying and really unnecessary in the story. In the end, there isn't really a resolve for the relationship between Kaede and Aihara.
Us, Blooming was a little more enjoyable. Still, I question why the manager makes his move on the new worker so fast, although they have not had any real interaction before.
Personally, I liked Us, Blooming than the story of the main couple, which was rather cliche and boring.
Love & Trap, the story about the relationship between Masaki and Aihara is not exactly enjoyable. Their relationship develops from perfect strangers into lovers too quickly and without any real depth. After meeting Aihara a few times, Masaki develops feelings for him without much of other interactions. The relationship seems unreal and shallow. Don't get me wrong, other yaois have the same problem in development of relationship, but Kotetsuko didn't seem to put much into it compared to other works I've read. What irks me even more was the jealous cousin in Love & Whip. He was the typical third wheel that yaoi artists plunge into between lovers just so the lovers can have hot, steamy make-up sex later. Kaede is annoying and really unnecessary in the story. In the end, there isn't really a resolve for the relationship between Kaede and Aihara.
Us, Blooming was a little more enjoyable. Still, I question why the manager makes his move on the new worker so fast, although they have not had any real interaction before.
Personally, I liked Us, Blooming than the story of the main couple, which was rather cliche and boring.

confuse...
by satani
December 28th, 2008, 9:35pm
December 28th, 2008, 9:35pm
Rating: 4.0 / 10.0
Well, this is the first manga I read from Yamamoto sensei.. I felt a bit weird, confuse, and.. disappointed, nothing sure about Maki & Aihara's relationship, only lust and body attract toward each other? I wonder how long they'll last...
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