私の少年 ： 2

My Boy #2

by Hitomi Takano

30歳ＯＬと12歳小学生。その関係はもう、他人じゃない――。多和田聡子と早見真修。二人で過ごす時間を特別なものと感じ始めていたその矢先、事件は起きる。聡子は真修の家庭が抱える歪さを垣間見る事に――！？1巻発売とともに大反響を呼び、発売2ヵ月で10万部を突破した大人気コミック、待望の第2巻！！

Genres: Manga, Drama, Seinen

159 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 12, 2016

Reviews

[queen0f_hearts · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved how this series continues, clearly getting better with each volume. In my review of volume 1 I explained how much I need to read this to learn more about Mashuu. Volume 2, though like volume 1 written from Satoko’s POV, focused more on her inner struggle. It’s a good addition to a series whose end you can’t predict.

Don’t get me wrong, Mashuu still is the cutest and kindest boy ever and there’s quite some (disturbing) stuff we learn about him. His family, his home, his mother. It makes me sad and my heart feels heavy when reading those sad moments with him. If this story was told from his POV, I would cry the whole time I guess. But more important for the plot, the reader is told how difficult it is for Satoko to intervene. Where’s the boundary? When are her actions too much? From the views of outsider, it’s told her behavior seems off. Although she only wishes to help that boy. And then there’s also my unease from volume 1, does she indeed only seek to help? She turns out to be so focused on Mashuu. All of her life and thoughts appear to concentrate on him. Plus, there are certain, rare situations when her inner monologue tends to see more in him than a boy. I can’t tell for sure but this might develop to a worse and though this might be interesting for me as reader (to see where it goes), I wish for things to get better, especially for Mashuu.

Nonetheless, seriously, there’s no telling what could be done to improve the situation. Tell his father to spend more time with his sons, to tidy up and clean their house? His father might work so much to earn for their living and it’s not like Mashuu and his brother are too young to be left alone for some time. Everything seems hopeless and all Satoko can to is support him. And when she tries to be reasonable and to loosen her ties to Mashuu a bit, it’s him who doesn’t want to let go. She already has become too important for him and this is actually pretty wrong because she’s still just a stranger who slowly dragged herself deeper and deeper into his life. That scene hurt so much and I fear, their intensifying bond will only worsen everything for them.

My emotions are all over the place and I can’t await which direction volume 3 will go.

[James DeSantis · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is actually turning out to be a sweet tale of basically a woman being like a older sister/aunt/mother-like-figure to a boy who has a really shitty living style.

I really enjoy a lot of the reactions in this book to situations because they aren't over the top anime/manga type reactions. Satoko is trying to figure out what to do in life and it doesn't help that her co-worker is kind of a dick and an old ex-boyfriend. On top of that Mashuu is trying to become the best he can be at soccer so those two story lines of them helping each other through darker times is nice.

I think the highlight of this volume is Satoko coming to the realization she can be who she wants to be, and learning to embrace being happy for a change. Mashuu learning to be more open with people and become friends was his mission. I think both did admirable jobs in this volume.

My Boy is coming off as a sweet story of two people in different stages of their life helping each other out. I really hope it continues to be this good.

[bow down to our ace king victor vale · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.35!

lmao when he got blasted in the face with the fan XD it’s endearing how excited he gets over simple things, like appliances :,) here, we get to see more of satoko’s internal worries regarding her relationship w/ mashuu. theres this constant concern “loop” over whether or not she’s breaching any boundaries and if she is “it’s fine bc i want to support him right”. i like the questions and doubts that are being brought up, both by satoko and her ex. cant wait to continue on!! :)

also H-sawa-san is….truly something 😭

[Izza · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 stars | I don't know if it's creepy or if it's sweet? Probably creepy...

[Ris Sasaki · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not gonna lie, there are tears forming in my eyes as we speak 🥺

[Yv · Rating 5 out of 5]

My boy - Volume 2: [9.5/10]

Pendiente...

[Amber · Rating 5 out of 5]

An older woman is drawn to a young boy, or rather they are drawn to each other, in a unconventional, inexplicable way.

What I appreciate about this story is that it is not in any way pornographic, but sits uncomfortably, reminds us that there is a physicality in their attraction that isn't quite innocous. Mind you, nothing has actually *happened* that is inappropriate as of yet.

I think relationships are complicated, and people are uncomfortable with anything that that sits outside the categorically normal which is precisely why those categories should be challenged. Is this a sexually charged romance? No. Is this a mentor/mentee relationship? Not quite. I think this manga will be smart enough with this sensitive subject and not delve into porn buuut we'll see.

[Rereader · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ladies and gentlemen, I finally found the controversial content in this manga! No no no, Satoko and Mashuu aren't in a romantic relationship, but Satoko spending time with Mashuu without his father knowing. This becomes clear during a conversation she has with Shiikawa, who I didn't mention in my last review, but is essential a former boyfriend who is still hung up on her (I guess?) but has a fiance so take that as you will. Shiikawa effectively tells her that what she's doing is wrong because she, essentially a stranger to the family, is taking Mashuu places and doing what she can for him without his father's permission. I'm not going to lie, at first I didn't get why this is such a big deal. Mashuu's father clearly doesn't spend any time with him, to the point where Mashuu is emotionally neglected. Satoko becomes aware of this and also enjoys spending time with him so she does just that. She just wants to see Mashuu happy and while she acknowledges on multiple occasions she might be overstepping her boundaries, she justifies her actions by wanting to help Mashuu.

And honestly, I truly believe she has good intentions and tried to do the best she could, but the more I thought about it the more I realized that Shiikawa is right. While I as the reader can tell that nothing inappropriate is going on during Mashuu and Satoko's interactions, that doesn't mean what she's doing is right or that a father would approve of this. I'm actually kind of surprised that the manga addressed this and is making this the focal point of the drama. In most of the manga that I read, it's common for young kids or teens to have a non-family adult in their lives and nobody questions it, to the point that it seems normal. Yet Takano is making that the focal point in this story (as of right now) and drawing attention to the problems that can come from it. I really appreciate that and hope that it continues. Really quick, just want to mention how fantastic the art is, I still love it, still want to wallpaper my room with it, it's just amazing. Anyway, that's about it for this review, onto volume 3!

[Julie · Rating 4 out of 5]

rating: 3.75*

I really like the writing and I want to see this through, but it starting to show the inklings of the weirdness and I'm worried. However, I am expecting to still enjoy this all the way through because despite the author notes I do think this author is going to hopefully handle this with nuance. We'll see.

[Kurtis Burkhardt · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really great manga, love the beautiful art and really great and interesting story 😁👌❤️

[sameera]

i don’t like where this seems to be heading...

also that one goddamn editor😰

[Sara · Rating 4 out of 5]

This really is a totally different feeling! Enjoying it very much!

[Mia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautiful art and I’m beginning to make up quite absurd theories tbh 🤨 interested to see where this goes

[Sade · Rating 3 out of 5]

It’s moving a little too slow for me but, for some reason I keep reading

[Jolien ♡ · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's been a while since I read the first one but the second one was just as good, I instantly got reminded what happened in the first volume 😁

[Mari · Rating 1 out of 5]

Cover is pov Chris Hansen in the next room

[Boujee · Rating 4 out of 5]

The writing and artwork continue to engage me, but I'm wondering more now with the second volume whether or not this will ultimately end up being another Bunny Drop.

I mean, I sincerely doubt it, but I can't help the inkling (I've been hurt before!)

[Jillian -always aspiring- · Rating 4 out of 5]

September 23, 2019: Second reread

June 18, 2018: First reread

I have volume 2 of this preordered (July 2018 release date in USA), and I cannot wait to read it again.

[Greyland Reviews · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 stars
I feel like I'm REALLY going to regret reading this because, my poor black heart is going be ripped out by these characters and stomped on. repeatedly.

[Leticia Molina · Rating 5 out of 5]

The boy is making me love him more and more and the lady , she’s so-I feel for her-I truly just feel for her.

[David Doel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Too much of a downer for my taste.