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Two of Hearts (Yaoi)
written by Kano Miyamoto
Studio : Aurora Publishing
by Aurora Publishing
Publisher : Aurora Publishing
Released : 2008-08-29
Availability : Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Number of Items : 1
EAN : 9781934496367
Avg. Customer Rating: (based on 2 reviews)
List Price : $12.95
Our Price : $6.80
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Product Description |
Friends... With Benefits
Haruya, a frustrated writer for a magazine, is constantly puzzling his editors with his lack of motivation. His quiet, solitary life is spent in a house away from the city. However his outlook changes drastically when he sees a shy, troubled young man undressing on the beach. Their lives become intertwined in unforseen ways. A passionate and unusual relationship develops that will ultimately be beneficial for the both of them. |
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It's okay |
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I purchased this book based off the other review on this page. I can't tell you how disappointed I was. The other review makes it sound so sweet, a natural progression of love and love conquers all including OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder). This is just not the case. This book is just passable as a love story. The art isn't bad but all the drama really retracts from the relationship. The guy with glasses is a struggling writer suffering from writer's block. The younger kid suffered trama which forces him to feel "dirty." Maybe I should look up the definition but I personally don't define that as OCD, especially when he's cured with in a few weeks of "going out" with his new lover. And if you count the poor guy the author uses as fodder to quicken the couple's progression, it's a flimsy soap opera plot in yaoi shoes. Once again, this is not that bad of a story and the art is fine just don't expect anything. |
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Heartwarming and moving story, with lovely characters. |
I love this mangaka's distinct story telling, artwork and characters development. Her second licensed work is heartwarming, absorbing and moving, as Maki, a lonely, friendless, insecure and impoverished kid with obsessive compulsive disorder finds both a home and love with Haruya, a much older man. Haruya is a once talented novelist who now writes for a magazine as he has writer's block for years.
Both Maki and Haruya are very likable characters and their developing love is well told. 13 years separate them and Maki is only 17 when they first meet but age and experience are no hindrance as Haruya draws Maki from his shell and helps this young man from a broken home with OCD finds confidence and a role in life. Haruya has his own love complications as he has been involved for years with his long time friend who is also his editor and helps in Haruya's career. A love triangle ensues with angst filled moments, and I like the way the mangaka resolves it. The absorbing plot spans a few years and it is so nice to read of the change in Maki, an endearing character, and Haruya's role in Maki's life.
Most of the chapters are told from Haruya's view points as this outwardly cool guy finds himself falling for a kid, who also becomes his muse. And the last chapter told from Maki's viewpoint certainly wraps up this lovely story well.
Looking forward to Lovers and Souls, the mangaka's next licensed work from Deux. And I lament the fact that Not Love, Kano Miyamoto's well known Yaoi, will not see the light of day. |
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