![]() One day his prying eyes interfere with Asami, a big time mobster, who decides to punish the curious photojournalist by trying him up and raping him after slipping him a drug that makes him incredibly horny. Originally published in book form as a single hardback novel, it was later reissued as a six-part series, from which the English translation was made.Akihito is a care-free photographer that cares more about finding the next scoop than his own safety. Yoshihara spent the first three years of her career writing straightforward homoerotic romance, before stumbling into sf, seemingly by accident, with the success of her signature work Ai no Kusabi (December 1986-October 1987 Shōsetsu June 1990 trans as The Space Between 2007-2008 see Checklist for details). Yoshihara spent the first three years of her career writing straightforward homoerotic romance, before stumbling into sf, seemingly by accident, with the success of her signature work Ai no Kusabi (December 1986-October 1987 Shōsetsu June 1990 trans as The Space Between 2007-2008 see Checkli Japanese author and a key creator of the homoerotic subgenre known in Japan as shōnen ai 'boys' love'. Japanese author and a key creator of the homoerotic subgenre known in Japan as shōnen ai 'boys' love'. The newer version is for sale on Amazon). Go find those first (trust me, they're out there though I'm loathed to point anyone to stolen materials up on youtube. But this is the one that pretty much put the genre of yaoi on the map so to speak and will set the stage for all the other works to follow. I would be able to watch the animes again with at least a better understanding of where everyone is coming from. It's also important to understand this world's cultural and social dynamic which plays a very integral role in how Riki initially perceives Iason and vice versa. This first book goes into detail, within the context of the narrative, about the world of the story and knowing all this is vital in understanding these characters, why they do what they do and eventually show the gradual change of heart as love develops between Iason and Riki. ![]() ![]() The anime films only were able to scratch the bare surface. I will have to say now, I've already seen the animes (both the original version 1992/1994 as well as the 2012 remake) and reading the novels would definitely help understand the complexities of the story. ![]() (I write a proper review at the very end. ![]()
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