I always have one problem with bl mangas up until now. Whenever the story starts to reach a high stake, it's suddenly a denouement already, and the wrap-up isn't satisfying at all. It's the same with this, 3 chapters aren't enough, whether it's because of the manga-ka herself or editor (company) who decides so. I wish this story would at least have the entire tankoubon or a span of two tankoubons. Even in the drama cd it feels like you are getting promised of something angst and deep.

I rated it for the cover story only.

... Last updated on September 14th, 2018, 7:01am

This is not a style of art that I'm used to (or usually comfortable reading), nor is the type of men the ones I'm familiar with. That being said, at least it wasn't macho bear men - that would have killed it for me! The designation of uke and seme for the title couple surprised me, but I found the general plot pretty interesting. Still, of all the stories in this work, the last one was probably my favorite.

Very cute. The last story was my favorite. The main story is good, I like that it traces a relationship across several years. Parts of it felt a bit rushed. I wish we could have seen Shibusawa's feelings progress from affection to love. I believe most of that happened in the time skip, but since it's the basis for any relationship, it's a necessary component and the story really just glances over it.

This is an excellent volume of manga to be sure, but I hold Tsuta-sensei to a higher standard. I feel that the main story could have been fleshed out just a bit more as far as backstory and characterization are concerned. I had the same issue with the second story. I loved the characters but they didn't have enough time to really make an impact. I wanted to know more about them; also the timeline was confusing for me since it wasn't linear. I had a hard time differentiating what was a flashback and what was happening in the present. The third story I'm not overly fond of, it really just felt like filler. Shouta has potential as a character and is compelling, but a one-shot doesn't have the space to accomodate this kind of story well. And as previously stated, the last story was definitely my favorite of the bunch. Still, this is one of the better yaoi mangas you can find, and Tsuta-sensei's art, as always, is excellent.

Read it!

... Last updated on January 25th, 2014, 6:28am

No matter how much I like the art style, these stories are just too shallow. It's confusing, really. I liked the main characters to each story a lot but not one of them left me fully satisfied. Everything plays out so well and easily in the end, there's not even a wink to the readers. Everything feels rushed and uneven. I'd say the first story was the best, perhaps because it was given a little bit more space to flourish. In this case I also enjoyed the twist concerning sexual roles, even though it's not something I accept easily (it depends on the way the artist delivers it, really). But even so, the love was really shallow and I couldn't relate to or care about any character.

Granted: the art is gorgeous though. Had the style been more average and I'd give this work a 6, maybe 6.5.

I have just started with yaoi and have read 3 of her works (Hand which, this one, and Akanai Tobira). I love her art! Even the supposedly girly guys look like men I have to say though, I wish that sme of them were a little more hard-core on the visual, but I am also glad that it is not creeping me out with borderline shouta stuff or a load of rape. I would recommend her in general for other beginning yaoi fans!

hmm... I was expecting a bit more angst and twists, but somehow the love get returned a bit too easy. It's started so exciting and promising, but then ended like "eh? that's it?"

and I'm quite a boring person, I prefer the traditional way where the big macho yakuza guy should be... yeah. So that little surprise is a bit turn off for me.

hands down, "your story i have known" is one of my favorite works of suzuki tsuta's.
tsuta-sensei's storytelling skills are amazing and her art is really modern and a treat for the eyes.

i actually felt a little connected to the characters soo...
i honestly just wish there was more but it does end on a good note. (:

... Last updated on November 30th, 2011, 1:47pm

I can't ever get enough of Tsuta-sensei's work. I loved this manga it has to be one of my fave. It was just lovely to see Haato confess to Shibusawa. The last story was just finaly icing. I really liked it, although I'm not usually a fan of the type of story.

If you are a Tsuta sensei fan this is a must read.

her drawing skills are amazing, her characters can be a bit shocking (positively speaking) and her stories are always weirdly cute.

Give it a shot, it might not be the best manga you've ever read but it's definitely worth you time.


not enough sex scenes, but that might just be me