Aug 6, 2011
No matter how many times I read it (this would be my third) I'm amazed at how often I find myself smiling, laughing, and crying (mainly crying). I honestly don't think I've ever been moved by a story as much as I have by this.
Most love stories end when the main characters finally realize their feelings for one another, and seal the deal. But this story starts from the very beginnings, and follows them through the major ups and the major downs. All the way to the very end..
When I first started reading it, I almost completely dropped it after
...
the first chapter. The style of the characters didn't appeal to me all that much, and the first chapter was not my thing at all. I thought it was stupid... but I'm glad I continued.
--slight spoilers--
It turned out to be far more than I could have ever expected. It wasn't just "another yaoi manga".. it was a long and complicated love story that just so happened to be about two men. Two men that grew up as best friends, who went through a traumatizing and painful experience as small kids, developed feelings for one another as teens, and eventually expressed those feelings.
In this manga, you get to watch these two characters grow up, mess up, raise a child, and grow old together. It makes a cold hearted cynic like me believe in love.
I hope those of you who have not read this series will give it a chance. I promise you won't be disappointed.. (just be sure to keep a box of tissues handy).
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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