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快感♥フレーズ [Kaikan Phrase] #4
Sensual Phrase, Vol. 4
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 AineÅfs lyrics. The tune proves popular with the bandÅfs fans and Sakuya decides he wants a relationship, both professional and personal, with Aine. ThereÅfs 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?
192 pages, Paperback Manga
First published March 1, 1998
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About the author
Mayu Shinjo
175 books397 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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April 23, 2011
To continue my ratings with gifs:
January 25, 2020
This series is BONKERS.
What happens in this volume -
*A woman obsessed with Sakuya (who she hooked up with when she was over 20 AND WHEN HE WAS NOT EVEN OLD ENOUGH TO BE A TEEN) fakes a suicide attempt to try to get back at our OTP
*A new band called Jesus shows up
*The lead singer of Jesus wants Aine for himself because she looks like his dead sister, WHO HE WAS IN LOVE WTH
*Sexy times
Such a trashy series. Still going to read the next volume!
What happens in this volume -
*A woman obsessed with Sakuya (who she hooked up with when she was over 20 AND WHEN HE WAS NOT EVEN OLD ENOUGH TO BE A TEEN) fakes a suicide attempt to try to get back at our OTP
*A new band called Jesus shows up
*The lead singer of Jesus wants Aine for himself because she looks like his dead sister, WHO HE WAS IN LOVE WTH
*Sexy times
Such a trashy series. Still going to read the next volume!
January 7, 2018
This is by far my favourite novel in this series,
the drama was boiling! I have never been able to sit through a
reading but I did it! it was so intense the introduction of Yuki
and his story is so sad and upsetting but so so so disgusting,
Overall super happy with this novel it was hella intense and interesting
and I somehow was able to fly through it.
the drama was boiling! I have never been able to sit through a
reading but I did it! it was so intense the introduction of Yuki
and his story is so sad and upsetting but so so so disgusting,
Overall super happy with this novel it was hella intense and interesting
and I somehow was able to fly through it.
June 24, 2022
Tw: abuse, suicide, incest, sexual assault, gaslighting, domestic abuse, violence, fighting, traffic accident
December 21, 2024
At this point we're just wildly unhinged. And yet I'm still reading?
January 1, 2012
I knew Ayako was going to cause problems, but oh my god, I really hated her. She is a prime example of taking things too far. I understand that she has some type of feelings for Sakuya. However, she needs to take the hint that he's not into her and leave with some dignity. I couldn't believe that she . That whole situation just made me hate her even more. How despicable of a person she is!!
As for Tomoyuki...wow, where do I start? Tomoyuki is the lead singer of Lucifer's rival band. I was a bit thrown off by the band being named Jesus, but whatever works for them. When I heard his back story, I'll admit, I felt pretty bad for him. I knew he was obviously going to cause some troubles for Aine and Sakuya, but I thought he seemed like a nice guy with a tragic past. Boy was I wrong! It was like somebody flipped a switch and he turned into a psychopath. I was pretty grossed out when . I was like, "Really? Is this really happening?!'. I'm all for some plot twists, but this whole thing was really out of left field. I'll give props though because I wasn't expecting what happened.
As for Tomoyuki...wow, where do I start? Tomoyuki is the lead singer of Lucifer's rival band. I was a bit thrown off by the band being named Jesus, but whatever works for them. When I heard his back story, I'll admit, I felt pretty bad for him. I knew he was obviously going to cause some troubles for Aine and Sakuya, but I thought he seemed like a nice guy with a tragic past. Boy was I wrong! It was like somebody flipped a switch and he turned into a psychopath. I was pretty grossed out when . I was like, "Really? Is this really happening?!'. I'm all for some plot twists, but this whole thing was really out of left field. I'll give props though because I wasn't expecting what happened.
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.
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.
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!)
February 26, 2014
My Thoughts:
Ayako Sakura continues to behave badly in this volume. Sakuya and Aine put that bitch in her place, though. It takes some doing, but she finally backs off.
Once she's gone, though, another obstacle pops up! A band that's beginning to do as well as Lucifer has one screwed up frontman. And this guy develops a liking for Aine. You'll have to read the volume to find out what his damage is, but this dude could be trouble. Sakuya even ends up in a fistfight with him!
Aine feels bad for the guy, but since I don't remember what's coming next, I hope she doesn't let him play her!
Ayako Sakura continues to behave badly in this volume. Sakuya and Aine put that bitch in her place, though. It takes some doing, but she finally backs off.
Once she's gone, though, another obstacle pops up! A band that's beginning to do as well as Lucifer has one screwed up frontman. And this guy develops a liking for Aine. You'll have to read the volume to find out what his damage is, but this dude could be trouble. Sakuya even ends up in a fistfight with him!
Aine feels bad for the guy, but since I don't remember what's coming next, I hope she doesn't let him play her!
April 3, 2008
Book four has the showdown between Jesus and Lucifer, and the lead singer from each band wants Aine! It makes for a fun show, and Jesus' head crooner has a few problems with his life and attitude in general. Still, to me, Aine isn't worth all the hulabaloo. But it's fun to watch what's coming next and I'm still interested in following this story for another round. And I like the way author/manga-ka Mayu Shinjo draws her pretty boys.
June 18, 2009
ah the men in a rock band. the life of someone in love. shows how rich someone can be but in the end have that change them.
got this at a sell. and had to go out and buy alot of the others nothing got done with everything in the books, but was really great. and wanted to read more but book stores around me run out after i gave these away.
got this at a sell. and had to go out and buy alot of the others nothing got done with everything in the books, but was really great. and wanted to read more but book stores around me run out after i gave these away.
August 9, 2016
On a complete sidenote, what is up with the Miyazaki bookdescription here? Odd
Anyway-
A trend has now been established, let's break-up Aine and Sakuya. Managers, rivals, fans, half-brothers... it's as if everyone is infatuated with these people, just not together. It's a different level of crazy than I'm used to reading, let alone dealing with.
Anyway-
A trend has now been established, let's break-up Aine and Sakuya. Managers, rivals, fans, half-brothers... it's as if everyone is infatuated with these people, just not together. It's a different level of crazy than I'm used to reading, let alone dealing with.
November 30, 2015
see full review @ Katie's Corner
September 11, 2016
wow, a lot of drama in this book. I don't like this tomoyuki guy. He's weird.
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