
But the experience itself, of living with trauma and self-loathing, of building relationships despite/within that, is more organic and satisfying. The art is nothing special the drama of the traumatic backstories and the timing of the climax & resolution are all standard for the BL genre, and as a result tend towards silly and predictable. Two teenage boys catch each other behaving badly, pulling them into one another's self-sabotage. Nothing seemed phoney or out-of-place.more

The way the two men helped one another was so very beautifully shown. I like how she didn't judge her characters - she allowed them their feelings, valid, not 'leftover' desires from the experiences that shaped them. The life of these two young men touched me greatly. The mangaka displays such skill in presenting topics and relationships that are powerful and make one pause in thought. The reader was not hit over Review originally published at in March, 2008. Review originally published at in March, 2008. That is why it is rated M for Mature.more This book deals with some abusive by a stepfather and are not suited for minors. This is a story of them growing closer together and trying to get over their emotional scars that are in their lives. They meet and they start being together to help each other forget their problems. This story is about two guys that have some inner demons to live with because of their family lives. It is a compiling story that pulls me in for a very emotional ride. That is why it is rated M for Ma Loved this story. Been a favorite of mine for a very, very long time. It's so great to see them both at the end. How they deal with each others past pain and current problems because of - Chiaka's cutting and Eiji's PTSD. Been meaning to for a long time but haven't been reading manga in the last. It's so great to I read this such a long time ago (probably close - if not when - it came back in '09) and loved it.

I read this such a long time ago (probably close - if not when - it came back in '09) and loved it. They've started to heal, but falling in love didn't automatically fix them.more That's what I like best, I think: the fact that their issues aren't entirely resolved by the end. The romance contained within is actually quite sweet and healthy, even if the boys have a lot of problems still. One's a cutter in a sexual relationship with his stepfather and the other's got a bunch of mysterious scars. Cut's a really dark romance between two teens with serious family issues.

Okay, awesome people that remain, here's the deal. That's what I like best, I think: the fact that their issues aren't entire If m/m romance isn't your thing, then move along. If m/m romance isn't your thing, then move along.
