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それでも構わない [Soredemo Kamawanai]
デザイナーの奥村は、広告代理店の営業・高嶺と仕事で組むことになった。
最初は高嶺をいけ好かないと嫌う奥村だったが親しくなるにつれ高嶺を
可愛く感じ、いつしか好意を持ってしまう。
だけど奥村は恋を実らせるのではなく、友人でいたいと考えていて……!?
不器用な男たちのブラインドラブ!!
Okumura's first impressions of his new coworker were 'hardworking but untrustworthy', but he didn't realize, he was actually helplessly cute…
最初は高嶺をいけ好かないと嫌う奥村だったが親しくなるにつれ高嶺を
可愛く感じ、いつしか好意を持ってしまう。
だけど奥村は恋を実らせるのではなく、友人でいたいと考えていて……!?
不器用な男たちのブラインドラブ!!
Okumura's first impressions of his new coworker were 'hardworking but untrustworthy', but he didn't realize, he was actually helplessly cute…
168 pages, Paperback
First published September 30, 2013
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October 31, 2017
Achaco las partes "rarunas" a que la traducción que me ha llegado es por scans, ojalá lo editen en inglés, porque me ha gustado mucho.
December 9, 2016
Takamine tiene síndrome de Asperger (o eso creo yo por como es, como se comporta y como ha desarrollado su personaje Sangatsu Masao), trabaja muy bien en una empresa pero no sociabiliza ni comprende muchos aspectos de las relaciones y solo tiene una media sonrisa con lo que no transmite una energía positiva y no causa buena impresión.
Takamine también trabaja en la compañia y por obligación del jefe empieza a hablar con Takamine pensando que es un idiota insoportable pero rápido comprende que tiene ante él un niñito de 30 años virgen, puro, inocente, franco, y dispuesto a entregar toda su devoción para él solo si lo quiere (y él lo quiere).
Los dos inician una complicada relación donde a veces harán el amor, saldrán como solo amigos, o no se verán porque Okamura no cree en el amor y menos en si mismo.
3/10
Tenía muchísimas ganas de leer este manga. Tenía unas expectativas enormes puestas en ella. Y he salido tremendamente decepcionada. Ahora ya no tengo ganas de repetir con esta mangaka (Sangatsu Masao). Su sinopsis prometía tanto y al final se ha quedado en nada.
Ha sido un manga confuso y aburrido. Había momentos en que yo me perdía totalmente porque hay escenas que están como cortadas, de repente están en un momento, y de golpe es otro momento y con otros personajes. También hay personajes de relleno que de repente los mete a la fuerza (y uno se parece fisicamente a Takamine), y no ayudan precisamente. También hay momentos en que me perdía un poco en las conversaciones.
Y lo principal, no comprendo a Okamura, es él quien persigue a Takamine, quien le pide ser amigos, quien le mete mano debajo del pantalón, quien le hace el amor con excusas el muy pillo, y luego se dedica a rechazarle y a negarse a verle, y a decirle "no" a su amor, y todo mientras en su cabeza nos molesta lloriqueando por no poder estar con Takamine "el hombre del que está enamorado". No comprendo a Okamura, y este personaje ha sido el que definitivamente me ha amargado la lectura, la trama, todo, él es el culpable de que el manga no avance y se quede en lo que podría haber sido. Es un odioso gilipollas. Siento una gran rabia contra él. E incluso me costó terminar de leer el tomo por SU CULPA.
Takamine es un niñito encantador, tierno, adorable, inocente, super puro. Un amorcito achuchable. Un osito, vamos. Su apariencia no le ayuda pero yo desde el primer momento sentí que era un cachorrito tiernisimo que se merecia un montón de amor, amor y más amor. Y lo demuestra por como evoluciona y como ama a Okamura, jamás se enfada con él por sus continuos rechazos, o por como le confunde con sus palabras y besos para luego negarle una oportunidad. También debo decir que me parece super curioso como plantean al personaje, porque es un niñito especial que no comprende al mundo como tal.
Las ilustraciones me resultan sositas, y me molestó mucho cuando estaba en la etapa dulce del manga que el sexo estuviera pero censurado totalmente, vamos que se ve entre poco y nada.
Takamine también trabaja en la compañia y por obligación del jefe empieza a hablar con Takamine pensando que es un idiota insoportable pero rápido comprende que tiene ante él un niñito de 30 años virgen, puro, inocente, franco, y dispuesto a entregar toda su devoción para él solo si lo quiere (y él lo quiere).
Los dos inician una complicada relación donde a veces harán el amor, saldrán como solo amigos, o no se verán porque Okamura no cree en el amor y menos en si mismo.
3/10
Tenía muchísimas ganas de leer este manga. Tenía unas expectativas enormes puestas en ella. Y he salido tremendamente decepcionada. Ahora ya no tengo ganas de repetir con esta mangaka (Sangatsu Masao). Su sinopsis prometía tanto y al final se ha quedado en nada.
Ha sido un manga confuso y aburrido. Había momentos en que yo me perdía totalmente porque hay escenas que están como cortadas, de repente están en un momento, y de golpe es otro momento y con otros personajes. También hay personajes de relleno que de repente los mete a la fuerza (y uno se parece fisicamente a Takamine), y no ayudan precisamente. También hay momentos en que me perdía un poco en las conversaciones.
Y lo principal, no comprendo a Okamura, es él quien persigue a Takamine, quien le pide ser amigos, quien le mete mano debajo del pantalón, quien le hace el amor con excusas el muy pillo, y luego se dedica a rechazarle y a negarse a verle, y a decirle "no" a su amor, y todo mientras en su cabeza nos molesta lloriqueando por no poder estar con Takamine "el hombre del que está enamorado". No comprendo a Okamura, y este personaje ha sido el que definitivamente me ha amargado la lectura, la trama, todo, él es el culpable de que el manga no avance y se quede en lo que podría haber sido. Es un odioso gilipollas. Siento una gran rabia contra él. E incluso me costó terminar de leer el tomo por SU CULPA.
Takamine es un niñito encantador, tierno, adorable, inocente, super puro. Un amorcito achuchable. Un osito, vamos. Su apariencia no le ayuda pero yo desde el primer momento sentí que era un cachorrito tiernisimo que se merecia un montón de amor, amor y más amor. Y lo demuestra por como evoluciona y como ama a Okamura, jamás se enfada con él por sus continuos rechazos, o por como le confunde con sus palabras y besos para luego negarle una oportunidad. También debo decir que me parece super curioso como plantean al personaje, porque es un niñito especial que no comprende al mundo como tal.
Las ilustraciones me resultan sositas, y me molestó mucho cuando estaba en la etapa dulce del manga que el sexo estuviera pero censurado totalmente, vamos que se ve entre poco y nada.
December 20, 2015
Okumura's first impression of Takamine is that he's kind of creepy - he's wearing a fake smile and isn't easy to get along with. However, Takamine's boss - who's a drinking buddy of Okumura - asks Okumura to do something about that, and so Okumura invites Takamine out for a drink. It turns out that Takamine simply genuinely doesn't know much about human relationships, and doesn't have any friends. When he hears this, Okumura offers to be his friend, but he soon realizes what he feels for Takamine is more than friendship, and his behaviour soon crosses the lines. And then Takamine, too realizes that he's in love with Okumura, but Okumura is hesitant to become lovers "officially" because he thinks romantic love doesn't last as long as friendships do.
Okay, so my description very probably doesn't do this manga justice - it was another "trinity" online buy (meaning it was recommended to me, had good reviews and I liked the cover) and another success. It was a really satisfying and moving read, and I loved the art. The pacing was a bit off - it might have been better to draw the beginning out a little and shorten the conflict in the middle, because there it felt a bit repetative and forced. But there were enough really well done scenes to make up for that, and apart from one comment about "taking the women's role", the seme/uke relationship and all its implications was pretty much missing, which I loved. And while I'm not sure how realistic the reactions of Okumura's friends are, there at least was an effort to ground the story somewhat in reality regarding the acceptance of homosexuality in Japan (compared to other BL stories, which isn't saying that much I guess). The sex scenes were really hot, because of the way the mangaka managed to interweave the emotions, and because of her artwork. It also felt like the amount of sex scenes included was exactly right, plus there were some really lovely intimate scenes as well.
The one star that's missing for the five is because it does move a little too fast in the beginning, but apart from that it was pretty much perfect and I enjoyed it a lot. Since this was the third manga I read by this author, and I liked all of them, I'll definitely check out more of her stuff.
Edit: I read this a second time on Feb. 9, 2014, and it was just as lovely the second time around.
Okay, so my description very probably doesn't do this manga justice - it was another "trinity" online buy (meaning it was recommended to me, had good reviews and I liked the cover) and another success. It was a really satisfying and moving read, and I loved the art. The pacing was a bit off - it might have been better to draw the beginning out a little and shorten the conflict in the middle, because there it felt a bit repetative and forced. But there were enough really well done scenes to make up for that, and apart from one comment about "taking the women's role", the seme/uke relationship and all its implications was pretty much missing, which I loved. And while I'm not sure how realistic the reactions of Okumura's friends are, there at least was an effort to ground the story somewhat in reality regarding the acceptance of homosexuality in Japan (compared to other BL stories, which isn't saying that much I guess). The sex scenes were really hot, because of the way the mangaka managed to interweave the emotions, and because of her artwork. It also felt like the amount of sex scenes included was exactly right, plus there were some really lovely intimate scenes as well.
The one star that's missing for the five is because it does move a little too fast in the beginning, but apart from that it was pretty much perfect and I enjoyed it a lot. Since this was the third manga I read by this author, and I liked all of them, I'll definitely check out more of her stuff.
Edit: I read this a second time on Feb. 9, 2014, and it was just as lovely the second time around.
September 2, 2016
A sweet story, a double g4u. I like how Okumura realizes the weird guy is actually nice and cute. It is similar to the previous yaoi I've read, where also one of them befriends the other one (who never had a friend). I like how Okumura takes advantage of the situation, because Takamine doesn't know HOW to be a friend... "is it ok for friends to sleep together? to touch each other so much?" "Yes Takamine, it is fine but as long as it is with me only" XD
The cuteness decreases a little bit once they get together and Okumura is all "I don't want to be hurt/hurt him, so it is better to break up". I dislike this kind of premise, it is so silly. Nevertheless, it is somewhat better than other stupider misunderstandings/issues that keep them apart... I also like that, once they are established, they talk about marriage and moving together. It was refreshing, something I've never (I think) read before in a yaoi. Marriage! And that they touch the theme of "homosexuality" with their friends. Mostly in yaoi is "yes, I like him" and that's it, no reaction from friends. Here, instead, there is SOME kind of shocked reaction. In the world of yaoi, this one is pretty realistic.
Seems like the mangaka did this manga all by herself. The art is very cute (i love their eyes, so nice; their few sex scenes were hot because of how intimate and romantic they were) but there were panels without any drawing at all (only dialogue bubbles) and there was mostly no background, which made me wonder if the mangaka had any assistant at all...
The cuteness decreases a little bit once they get together and Okumura is all "I don't want to be hurt/hurt him, so it is better to break up". I dislike this kind of premise, it is so silly. Nevertheless, it is somewhat better than other stupider misunderstandings/issues that keep them apart... I also like that, once they are established, they talk about marriage and moving together. It was refreshing, something I've never (I think) read before in a yaoi. Marriage! And that they touch the theme of "homosexuality" with their friends. Mostly in yaoi is "yes, I like him" and that's it, no reaction from friends. Here, instead, there is SOME kind of shocked reaction. In the world of yaoi, this one is pretty realistic.
Seems like the mangaka did this manga all by herself. The art is very cute (i love their eyes, so nice; their few sex scenes were hot because of how intimate and romantic they were) but there were panels without any drawing at all (only dialogue bubbles) and there was mostly no background, which made me wonder if the mangaka had any assistant at all...
March 29, 2016
This was just sooo cute!
It's a really good manga, from the lovely art, to the witty dialogues and well developed characters to quite interesting interactions and debate over the intricacies of love.
It's a really good manga, from the lovely art, to the witty dialogues and well developed characters to quite interesting interactions and debate over the intricacies of love.
February 13, 2014
This is the cutest fucking thing on the planet.
I thought it was by some unknown person, but I've actually read this author's stuff and loveeeed it, but she changed her style! Which I think is pretty interesting and cool.
Favorite bit:
I really feel like this was an exemplary way of having jealousy and possessiveness, but not at the detriment of the uke. And Okumura! Older, wiser, taking care of Takamine. My favorite kind of uke :D Aurgh. I want more.
I thought it was by some unknown person, but I've actually read this author's stuff and loveeeed it, but she changed her style! Which I think is pretty interesting and cool.
Favorite bit:
I really feel like this was an exemplary way of having jealousy and possessiveness, but not at the detriment of the uke. And Okumura! Older, wiser, taking care of Takamine. My favorite kind of uke :D Aurgh. I want more.
December 4, 2019
Me va a dar diabetes alv porque un man es bien lindo ggg. Creo que pudo ser muy bueno, pero fue demasiado rápido! Y yo necesitaba una historia más largaaaaaaaaa.
December 27, 2020
3.5*
I find the drawing style so elegant and clean. They have really cute couple interactions,one of the characters has a really shy/no social personality but is well developed in my opinion
I find the drawing style so elegant and clean. They have really cute couple interactions,one of the characters has a really shy/no social personality but is well developed in my opinion
July 19, 2025
Una historia simplona, con un prota molesto y un interes amoroso lindo. Si que creo que las historias que van a enamorarse tan rapido no es lo mio, pero es pasable por ser de un solo volumen, pero este ya se pasa de acelerado. Ademas que el conflicto no llega a empatizar y la resolucion es floja. Y ni conoci a los personajes.
December 21, 2022
I don’t know what makes this story so compelling, but it is. The simple but expressive characters, the way it’s never over the top but still very sweet, the softness and familiarity of the couple. I love all of it.
May 23, 2017
So fucking cute!
February 13, 2020
The drama in the end was a bit too long and could have ended a bit more climactic, but it was a cute and sexy story with anazing drawings and characters. Liked it a lot!
September 27, 2020
this was a bit dumb but still cute
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