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快感♥フレーズ [Kaikan Phrase] #16
Sensual Phrase, Vol. 16
As a budding poet and lyricist, Aine is on her way to an audition one fateful afternoon. Absentmindedly stepping into the street, she barely avoids getting struck by an oncoming vehicle. Not only is the cute teenager lucky to be alive, but her brush with death turns out to be a date with destiny. The driver of the car just happens to be Sakuya, the charismatic and fabulously handsome lead singer for a band called Lucifer. In short order, Sakuya and his crew compose a song using AineÃ…fs lyrics. The tune proves popular with the bandÃ…fs fans and Sakuya decides he wants a relationship, both professional and personal, with Aine. ThereÃ…fs only one small requirement: The lyrics Aine writes must be erotically charged. And guess what? Sakuya fully intends to introduce the young and inexperienced girl into the world of sensual delights. Does Sakuya actually care for Aine, or is she just another sexual conquest for him? Will Aine fulfill her dreams and become a professional lyricist, or has she simply sold her soul to Lucifer?
208 pages, Paperback
First published December 20, 2000
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Mayu Shinjo
175 books398 followers新條まゆ in Japanese
Mayu Shinjo debuted in 1994 in Shogakukan's Shōjo Comic with "Anata no Iro ni Somaritai". She continued writing for Shogakukan until 2007, with her works appearing in both Shōjo Comic and their other magazine Cheese!. She left the company to go freelance citing a dispute over working conditions and abusive treatment by her editor.
Mayu Shinjo debuted in 1994 in Shogakukan's Shōjo Comic with "Anata no Iro ni Somaritai". She continued writing for Shogakukan until 2007, with her works appearing in both Shōjo Comic and their other magazine Cheese!. She left the company to go freelance citing a dispute over working conditions and abusive treatment by her editor.
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July 8, 2022
Graphic sexual assault and attempted suicide
January 6, 2012
I've owned these books for a while but recently re-read them. I have to say, this is one series that completely took me by surprise. I'd seen it on the shelves but dismissed them unfairly. The following review is for the entire series.
I love the artwork and story in this series. I especially love how the actual pairing off happened so quickly in relation to other series, which I like. (It's one of the reasons I loved Kare Kano as much as I did.) There's the typical "I luff them but someone is fighting me for them" stuff, but it's relatively well done considering that it's such a tried and true trope. You can actually see why people might fight over our two main characters.
As the title suggests, there is some sexual content in here and if you don't want to see manga boobs you'd best prepare yourself to see them. The content gets more graphic in the last volume, but generally sticks to hints, glimpses, and talk up until volume 17.
I've used a general review for the most part, but I wanted to add something for volume 16. In volume 15 Aine got repeatedly raped by the latest villain du'jour, which was actually a pretty gutsy move by Shinjo. Most times the heroine in mangas always manages to barely get out of a rape situation, but this time the heroine didn't. What makes it even more realistic is that Shinjo actually has Aine holding off from sex or even being around Sakuya for a good while afterwards. It's realistic and it's something that you don't often get from manga in general, so I applaud her for this.
This is a pretty entertaining series and it's what made me really love Shinjo as a mangaka. (Although I wish her publishers gave her all the respect she deserves!)
I love the artwork and story in this series. I especially love how the actual pairing off happened so quickly in relation to other series, which I like. (It's one of the reasons I loved Kare Kano as much as I did.) There's the typical "I luff them but someone is fighting me for them" stuff, but it's relatively well done considering that it's such a tried and true trope. You can actually see why people might fight over our two main characters.
As the title suggests, there is some sexual content in here and if you don't want to see manga boobs you'd best prepare yourself to see them. The content gets more graphic in the last volume, but generally sticks to hints, glimpses, and talk up until volume 17.
I've used a general review for the most part, but I wanted to add something for volume 16. In volume 15 Aine got repeatedly raped by the latest villain du'jour, which was actually a pretty gutsy move by Shinjo. Most times the heroine in mangas always manages to barely get out of a rape situation, but this time the heroine didn't. What makes it even more realistic is that Shinjo actually has Aine holding off from sex or even being around Sakuya for a good while afterwards. It's realistic and it's something that you don't often get from manga in general, so I applaud her for this.
This is a pretty entertaining series and it's what made me really love Shinjo as a mangaka. (Although I wish her publishers gave her all the respect she deserves!)
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 13, 2016
This is the first volume in a while where I’ve rooted for Sakuya and Aine as a couple. It was really cute to see them doing normal boyfriend and girlfriend things and getting away from the drama of fame that’s plagued them the entire series. Also, I found it refreshing that the focus was on plot as opposed to smut. I much preferred learning about the band and seeing them all deal with the aftermath of what happened to Aine. As a sidenote, can I just say that I was shocked that ? As I read, I kept thinking that and everything would be okay. I honestly didn’t expect things to end that way.
July 14, 2013
WHY? WHYYYYYY?? TOO MANY FEELINGS.
November 19, 2012
This was unexpected. I'm glad. They have truly reached the stage where they undoubtedly without fail trust each other. What a loving relationship!
August 6, 2014
well the drama escalated quickly..... I can't believe [] died!
August 31, 2016
see full review @ Katie's Corner
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