Koujitsusei no Tobira

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Sometimes there is a good reason why love happens.

I am thoroughly surprised there isn't a review for such a great, re-readable-worthy manga, so I guess I'll try my best to put one.

You may come across a story similar to this in the yaoi world, but only a few are as good. The synopsis up there can be quite misleading if you expect a light, slice of life story with common relationship problems and conflict. Sure, the first chapter may seem like so, but you will know there is something up when the the focus starts to be on Kai, then things run at a dashing ... speed that you will prefer reading the dialogs twice over to understand what is happening. Well, as the plot is indeed complex I will even recommend you to reread this over and over; the better your comprehension is, the more enjoyable the story will be.

The art is one of the best thing in this manga, I presume. Set in France, with all those well-drawn romantic streets, delicious classic buildings and interesting interior, details are there right when you want it. That also goes for the character. I personally can stare at the sketchy outlines and soft shades and hair details for a long time before going to the next panel. Not to mention... well... erotic kisses and hot scenes with believable angles. The art is handled very gracefully, there aren't much effects in the panels if you notice, but that emphasizes emotions even stronger.

Talking about characters, it might be hard to completely relate to them because of their very interesting backgrounds, but they have realistic reactions and views on the future. Especially when you get down to the point on why love blossoms between them. It will suddenly click, and you will realize what a warm story this is about. There isn't much character development, but the way Cys and Kai tries to endeavor to retrieve what is precious to them is a story worth contemplating about.

Overall, this is a unique, sexy and warm manga with a solid plot. Not to be missed, great to be treasured.

Don't let the crappy synopsis put you off - this is actually a really good manga.

The characters don't follow any common stereotypical archetypes, and feel very genuine.
The art is visually very pleasing; it has a casual, natural feel to it, yet is detailed and expressive. Textures are amazing - especially the hair.

As for plot, it has quite a unique one. It might seem normal and fluffy in the beginning, but shit will go down and shit will happen, I promise.
Sexy scenes: 10/10. Not the smutty/sweaty/animalistic kind, but it Will hit you in the feels and maybe your pants.

I've read this some ... years back and just reread it again recently. It didn't make me cry like the first time, but it still took my breath away.

honestly, this story was just, a little squandered. The premise is interesting, but the way all of the plot was just thrown at us, had been super disoriented. The pacing is definitely the biggest problem I have with this...that and the fact that Cys and Kai have an age-gap of fourteen years. Or is it fifteen? Kai as a character is too young for me to believe that he's working the job that he has...., and that he's also having sex with a man who watched him grow up. Some may find it sweet, but I found it unsettling. The plot's a separate story—too confusing, ... too many turns, too rushed. The mangaka did comment on this in the afterword, but that doesn't mean it would in anyway quell my discontent. does this sound harsh..? lmao/

I'm just a little confused—I'm about 80% clear on the plot right now, and still weirded out that those around Cys didn't bat an eye to the fact that he was having sex with a minor???

Either way, this story is a little #problematic, but I liked where it **tried** to go nonetheless. This whole ending is just anticlimactic for me. Maybe this story just had too much plot lmao. I feel like nothing has been resolved, and I'm still hanging, sitting in my room, frowning, thinking "Huh". #pretentiousreviews time to get flamed lmao