I'm actually quite okay with the main story here despite the fact that the characters are not the most faithful partners in the world. But then again, with the previous setting and the nature of the characters themselves, it's only to be expected after all, and for a 'plot' that revolves mostly around sex, it's not brilliant but tolerable; the manga's selling point which is the smut had already fulfilled its role, so I don't have too much to complain about.

The one-shots, on the other hand, really aren't my cup of tea. Dull characters, recycled plots, cheesy developments, unsexy smut. I can't pull out anything that I could be positive about, unfortunately. Oh well, at least I could understand that those one-shots were released earlier than the main story and its prequel, so I'm happy to see the mangaka had made some progress with time.

I loved Yano and especially Inoue in the prequel so I'm happy to read more about them.
As with the prequel, don't expect too much of a plot, it's all about frequent sex scenes are, and the main couples are basically the same: super cute tiny uke who actually turns out to be a sadist that wants to control their puppy semes. It's nothing new but it's entertaining enough!
I also liked the way Yano and Inouse's story took a turn down jealously lane - I like those heartwretching feelings this brings, not being sure what what they have really is, misunderstandings, etc
I love Honjou Rie sensei but I do prefer her manga that are about the story rather than the smut, but still, these mangas aren't that bad.
Don't read her smut manga if you are looking for real love, pure romance, the type where people never cheat and such. This is more about men satisfying their desires and sexual compatibility.
I liked pretty much all the stories!

If you are looking for a quick read, some smutty oneshots, little devilish and sex-hungry ukes then give it a shot~

I really don't know if I would have been able to figure out all the details of what exactly is going on if I hadn't read the description. There is a vague storyline going on in the background, but it's just enough so there appears to be some reason behind the chapter dominating sex. Seriously though, there is a little dialog exchanged in places and somehow most of the chapter turns into sex! It could have been much better if the story had a little more thought and attention and there was less emphasis on just getting two guys in bed. Not a complete waste of time, but there are a lot better yaoi out there.

The first 4 stories were horrible. I'll include the prequel as well. If you want BDSM, there are tons of other mangas out there that actually has a story that makes sense. Not even worth a glance, don't bother. It was pretty much worse than the prequel (Kibishiku Aishite). The prequel was all about the uke's obsessiveness with submissive, trained partners, here the uke's pretty much the same..it's all about what makes him feel good (no wonder they're friends). He was too self-centered, I swear such a horrible character. He doesn't deserve Yano at all. I got so frustrated when he started liking this older man and was even torn between who to choose at some point. What a douche bag.. worst yaoi manga I've ever read

On top of that, the other one-shots weren't good at all. The plots were lazy and shallow. Moving on was passable but still very boring.

This and the prequel were definitely the author's worst work (and it's a recent work even). Did she run out of ideas or something? It's such a pitty since the art's gorgeous. I'd give it a 1 for the art but I've already given her art credits before. So I'd rather not rate since the manga in general was dreadful. But ah, it's so sad since I really liked some of this author's works.

... Last updated on January 11th, 2011, 4:02pm