 Alternative TitlesSynonyms: If Only I Held You That Day... Japanese: あの日のきみを抱きしめたなら InformationType: Manga
Volumes: 2
Chapters: 13
Status: Finished
Published: May 22, 2007 to Mar 21, 2009
Theme:
School
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Dec 1, 2011
My review of this story is that weak girls and stupid boys shouldn't read it. Because it pretty much suggests that if you are in an abusive relationship, it is because you are acting in ways that make your lover beat you. Yep, that is the little message we get from this story. Now of course there are other themes to it, such as if you are in an abusive relationship then it is your responsibility to seek help. And, an abuser will get help on their own when they are ready. two points I agree with. But that combined with the apologetic message
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Sep 20, 2011
Storyline:
Well, basically, this Manga is about Kengo and his best Friend Hidetoshi. Hidetoshi told Kengo that he's gay on Graduation Day, and even though Kango realized that he might actually be in love with him, he sticked at being friends. After several years pass and seeing Hidetoshi in several abusive relationships, Kengo starts to date him. I must say I quite enjoyed this Manga, because the story was, while of course being dramatized, it still had the kind of feeling like "ahh, this could actually happen in real life" Kengos character was nice, he explained his confused feelings about his friend, seeing him getting beaten and realizing his own ... 
Sep 30, 2017
As a domestic violence survivor, i am appalled.
Victim blaming is a huge aspect of this manga series. It's suggested in multiple chapters, that men and women who are abused by their lover did something to deserve it by doing such things has having lunch with a colleague or not reciprocating feelings. Which is disgusting and wrong. Especially when so many people die because of domestic violence on a daily basis. This could of been a beautiful story of hope and love but it was tarnished. All it does, is add to stigma. If you are being abused (regardless of gender identity or sexuality) please ... |
