New York Minute

In These Words: Prequel

by Kichiku Neko

In diesem Prequel zu In these Words geht es um den neu eingestellten Dr. Asano Katsuya, der an einem Weihnachtstag dem Charme eines Detektives erliegt.

Genres: Manga, Yaoi, M M Romance, Graphic Novels, LGBT, Romance, Adult

56 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2012

About the author

Name: 鬼畜猫: Kichiku Neko (ナルキッソス)

Name (in native language): 猫鬼畜

Associated Names:
Guilt | Pleasure
G|P
KichikuNeko
narcissus
Sadistic Cat

Birth Place: Taiwan

Doujinshi Circle: Guilty Pleasure (G|P) with CHEN Jo

In Real life she is a cop. She is also a Taiwanese.

Horoscope: Scorpio

Favorite Places: Rome, Italy; Normandy, France.

Favorite Movies: Tampopo and Shall We Dance? (Japanese Version)

Hobbies: Travel; BL Manga/Novels/Drama CDs

Secret Lust: Men in sharp, expensive suits or uniforms

Genres: Drama / Mature / Psychological / Smut / Yaoi

Email: kichiku_neko@guiltpleasure.com

Social Networking:
http://kichiku-neko.livejournal.com/
https://twitter.com/Kichiku_Neko

Reviews

[Karla · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars!

My first manga read and I love it! who would guessed it was because of Father Figure who FYI it’s not a manga lol! Anyway in “father figure” we are introduced to Dr. Asano Katsuya for just a gimped but it was enough to intrigue me, especially because he seems to get the sick mind of Gabriel. Imagine how glad I was to know Dr. Katsuya has his own series “In These Words” and of course I have to read it. Hopefully I’ll be able to read all the books since I’ve heard it’s quiet gruesome.

New York minute was basically an encounter between David/Katsuya it was a very short read but you definitely felt the chemistry between them. Thank goodness for the added bonus “prey” by Suzume in that one we see exactly how David/Katsuya first meet and all trouble Katsuya goes through and how David helps him. Reading manga was definitely a new experience for me and the illustrations, which were gorgeous brings a whole new level to my imagination. Can’t wait to read more. ♥️

”I got lost in the night, without the light of your eyelids, and when the night surrounded me I was born again: I was the owner of my darkness”

Pablo Neruda.

[P · Rating 4 out of 5]

ช่วงแรกจะเป็นคอมมิคไม่กี่หน้า เล่าถึงตอนที่คัตสึยะไปทำงานอยู่ที่นิวยอร์คและได้พบกับเดวิด คัตสึยะตอบรับคำชวนของเดวิดในวันคริสมาสต์ และเนื้อเรื่องก็ตัดมายังเป็นนิยายตอนช่วงที่คัตสึยะเข้ามาทำงานที่นี่ใหม่ๆ ของถูกเลนกลั่นแกล้ง จนหนักไปถึงการคุกคามทางเพศ เดวิดเห็นจึงทนไม่ได้ เขาตามไปสั่งสอนเลนว่าห้ามแตะต้องคัตสึยะอีก

เรื่องนี้น่ารักดี ตอนแรกคัตสึยะจะออกซึนๆ เดวิดก็เข้าหาเรื่อยๆจนท้ายนั่นแหละที่คัตสึยะใช้มุกเดียวกับเดวิดยิงใส่อีกฝ่าย ถึงได้รู้ว่าคัตสึยะก็มีมุมน่ารักๆเหมือนกัน ไม่ได้เย็นเป็นน้ำแข็งไปหมดเสียหน่อย

[Therese · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just can’t find it in me to give it less that 5 stars, even though the story is quite short, and there is not a lot actually happening. But the illustrations are as always so beautiful and manage to convey so many feelings, that there is no other way out than the Big Five.

NYM takes place 6 years before the events in chapters 1-8 of ITW, and tells of Katsu and David’s first amorous rendez-vous. Unfortunately for the reader, the more explicit version happens off-page….
Despite this sacrilege, NYM still contains other, almost equally satisfying stuff. It is full of warmth and a sense of humor that I loved reading after the earlier, rather „demanding“ chapters of In these Words;-).

This beautiful specimen of a man below is apparently part of the inspiration for David Krause, and again, a picture speaks louder than 1000 words…I can stare at this guy forever.




The story "Prey" (17 pp text with 2 illustration, written by Suzume) should definitely be read before reading Father figure, since it contains some pretty major spoilers.

"Prey" takes place one year before Katsu and David hook up, and is told from David’s POV. Katsu has just started at the police department, and is getting hazed by his colleagues, in particular section chief Lane. Hazing is a mild way to describe it, bullying and sexual harassment is closer to the truth as David discovers.
in the end of the story, another police officer walks in on Lane trying to rape Katsu in the parking lot, and runs to get David. David, being a man of action, makes sure Lane doesn’t do it again;-). He kicks ass, yeah!

One thing that raised a question mark in this book, is that Katsu is at one point answering David that yes, he has been with a man before, „but this is the first time I really want it“. So, basically, it looks like Katsu has some pretty rough times also before being kidnapped and raped repeatedly…

Last but not least; in this doujinshi there is also a very funny 3-frame strip, where it is revealed… that David is well endowed…"7,5 inches, or more"….mmm, Bratwurst is on the menu for Katsu…:-P

[Britta ★ Nachteule ★ · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars rounded up

OK... here I'll take the easy way out and just link to Therese's review.



P.S.: I really liked to see another side of Katsuya!!!

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Books and reviews in the "In These Words" universe:

ITW Prequels

#1 ~ You're reading the review right now.

#2 ~ My Review

#3 ~ My Review

(Prequel companion guide) ~ Review coming soon

Standalone(s)

(Katsuya's first case) ~ My Review

In These Words

#1 ~ Review coming soon

#2 ~ Review coming soon

#3 ~ Review coming soon

#4 ~ Review coming soon

#5 ~ Review coming soon

#6 ~ Review coming soon

#7 ~ Review coming soon

#8 ~ Review coming soon

#9 ~ Review coming soon

#10 ~ Review coming soon

#11 ~ Review coming soon

#12 ~ Review coming soon

#13 ~ Review coming soon

Bad Company

#1 ~ Review coming soon

Shinohara Prequel(s)

#1 ~ Review coming soon

Other books by Kichiku Neko

~ My Review

~ Review coming soon

[Heather C · Rating 4 out of 5]

I didn't finish this the first time I tried to read it once I realized "Prey" connected to Father Figure. Now that I've read Father Figure, it made a lot more sense to me.

Much "softer" than what I'm used to reading in In These Words, but David is growing on me!

[Jenna · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nice little prequel to In These Words that has a tie-in to Father Figure. I admit I'm disappointed at the lack of on-page sex in this one, and the little hints about Katsuya's past just make me frustrated that there's even more I don't know about him! Will we ever have all our questions answered??

[el. · Rating 3 out of 5]

"when the night surrounded me, i was born again: i was the owner of my own darkness"

[Azula Anna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thoroughly enjoyed it

[Rici · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wir haben in diesem Comic eine Mischung aus Zeichnungen und Buch, sodass mehr Handlung in dieses winzige Format gepresst wird. Es passiert nicht viel, dafür sind 56 Seiten zu kurz, aber wir bekommen die Charaktere vorgestellt und gewinnen einen Einblick in den Alltag von Dr. Asano und dem Polizeipräsidium.

[Himi · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a prequel doujinshi for In These Words. The first one written, but no longer the first chronologically. This is where we are introduced to the reigning favorite seme (according to the poll on the G|P FB comm), NYPD Homicide Detective David S. Krause. I fell in love with him instantly. I also became an instant fan of Suzume who wrote the short prose “Prey” which is included in this doujinshi and is actually a prequel to the comic. This is the beginning of David and Katsuya’s relationship as colleagues and friends and more. It wasn’t part of this story, but, at some point, David makes a comment to Katsuya about it taking a year to get in his pants–not like he kept getting turned down, but Katsuya’s shut up like Fort Knox, so getting past that general level of civility and cordiality would have been difficult. Now when I read this, I always wonder at which point did David realize he was into Katsuya. Was it immediately or was it after a few conversations. Was the restrained protectiveness he showed at the beginning of “Prey” just a David thing (it could be, he’s that kind of guy) or was it a David likes Katsuya thing? The answer probably won’t change anything, but it’s something I’d like to know.

[Ghada ツ · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just can't get enough of Katsuya and David's dynamic. New York Minute might had been short, but between the gorgeous art and clever banter, not a single page was wasted. Absolute perfection.

In the second story (not manga), Prey, Katsuya is first introduced into the police force and some of them immediately make it their job to abuse him upon arrival, leading to the revelation of a glimpse from his past. I loved how David silently observed, trusting him to look after himself and did not interfere until he ultimately had to when the situation escalated into crime. This is the kind of mutual respect and independence I crave when I read romance.

[Amy Chichi Hsiao · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great artwork. I really love Jo Chen's works.

[Sheziss]

Prequel of In These Words, Volume 1.

[khai · Rating 3 out of 5]

I wish this was longer

[Mati · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you want nice artwork and powerful story then grab In These Words manga series and if you want to calm your nerves after so much violence then go for the prequels. Dr. Asano Katsuya spent some time in USA during his training and work in NY, where he met very charming homicide detective who caught his heart and pulled down his perfect three piece suit.

[Isabella ~Mikku-chan~ · Rating 5 out of 5]

The first prequel with David... <3 Instantly fell in love for this character... *giggles*

No, seriously, it took a while - have to had read the prequel twice to let David climb the ladder to the top. XD
But is was interested from the beginning.

Captivating story, great character and the novel part at the end of the prequel is the icing on the cake. :3

[Islam Nashrif · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved it!

[Gore · Rating 3 out of 5]

Re-reading this before I gave it a 4/5 but have taken away a star because although I don't think it's bad, it's not that great either. While it's an introduction to Katsuya's and David's first meeting, I felt there was more to be desired.

[Indo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just one word needed, AWESOME! A beautiful and intriguing story that made readers craving for more :D

[Kat]

NTS: off-page action, probs last on my GP to-get list. 0:)

What a cop though..they don't breed 'em like that anymore.

[Kerri · Rating 5 out of 5]

Soft and fluffy. Nothing really to it since its so short, but great art and as part of the longer story it is a nice reprieve from all the "action" that takes place in the rest of the stories ;)