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4.3 AVERAGE
4.3 AVERAGE
I feel like the farther I get into this series the more I’m going to enjoy it. I’m looking forward to reading the rest that’s out.
ouuuu this series...is sexuality the monster or is it you?
While this series boasts a captivating premise and mystery, which truly piques interest, the second volume fell a bit short of my expectations. The pace was rather sluggish, with minimal significant events unfolding.
The narrative seemed overly fixated on Yoshiki's relationship with Hiraku, lacking substantial depth beyond that dynamic.
Overall, it wasn't terrible, but it failed to achieve the level of greatness I had hoped for.
The narrative seemed overly fixated on Yoshiki's relationship with Hiraku, lacking substantial depth beyond that dynamic.
Overall, it wasn't terrible, but it failed to achieve the level of greatness I had hoped for.
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
"Seriously at this point anyone will do... take my place and stay by his side.”
➽ I'm hooked on this series! I was tempted to binge all the volumes in one go, because after the ending of the first volume I needed to know what happened. Yoshiki is overwhelmed by Hikaru's unnerving presence and finally confronts him. The angst between these two is SO good. Yoshiki's still feeling conflicted, especially since talking to a woman who encountered a similar situation. Being near Hikaru is dangerous, yet Yoshiki has a hard time staying away. Nevertheless, strange distortions have been happening all over town and they seem to be drawn to Yoshiki. Hikura still vows to protect him, but it seems like being close to him 'mixed' Yoshiki with the paranormal. There were some genuinely chilling panels and I'm intrigued to learn more about these phenomena! I also loved the extra content as we see Hikaru trying to figure out the nuance of human relationships. I don't want to get my hopes up, but I liked how this explored different types of attractions, as Hikaru has no idea if he harbors romantic or platonic feelings due to being different from most people.
➽ We also learn a bit more about the time Hikaru disappeared. It definitely explained why the Fake Hikaru is so intent on staying by Yoshiki's side! Still, I want to know even more about the original Hikaru, as we still know so little about him and why he was in the forest that night. Even more worrying is the fact that the woods harbor deep-seated secrets and the whole village seems to have a deeper connection to the other side than is visible at first. I love the element of mystery that surrounds Hikaru and the distortions that he might be causing!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Blood
Man, this is such an unsettling story. So many threads beginning and I’m already in for the whole ride to see where this is going.
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
gay baby eldritch horror you have to stop. your delicate balance between being horrifying and wholesome is too different. your swag too off-putting. your yaoi too toxic. they’ll kill you