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Would It Be Okay to Love You? #5
Year Three
A voice actor out of the closet. A boyfriend in the tabloids. Can their love survive the trappings of fame?
Aoi is more comfortable in the recording studio than in the limelight. But when his boyfriend persuades him to come out on national TV, he skyrockets from D-list adult voice actor to gay icon. Caught in a whirlwind of fame, Aoi worries the wear and tear will be too much for his vocal cords—and his heartstrings—to handle.
Sato is a diehard fan of geek culture and his dreamy boyfriend. So when Aoi’s newfound star power gives him a chance to voice a favorite anime character, Sato’s over the moon. But after doctors diagnose Aoi with a career-threatening throat condition, Sato doesn’t know which is worse—the relentless rumor mill or his crushing guilt for pushing the man he loves to the brink of ruin.
In the midst of a media frenzy and medical emergencies, can Aoi and Sato’s love survive, or will it be silenced forever?
Year Three is a heartwarming gay romance with a unique Japanese setting. If you like steamy chemistry, Japanese anime culture, and emotional journeys of overcoming the odds, then you'll adore Amy Tasukada’s pitch-perfect slice-of-life anthology collection.
Buy Year Three to step into the spotlight for a geeky-glam romance today!
Aoi is more comfortable in the recording studio than in the limelight. But when his boyfriend persuades him to come out on national TV, he skyrockets from D-list adult voice actor to gay icon. Caught in a whirlwind of fame, Aoi worries the wear and tear will be too much for his vocal cords—and his heartstrings—to handle.
Sato is a diehard fan of geek culture and his dreamy boyfriend. So when Aoi’s newfound star power gives him a chance to voice a favorite anime character, Sato’s over the moon. But after doctors diagnose Aoi with a career-threatening throat condition, Sato doesn’t know which is worse—the relentless rumor mill or his crushing guilt for pushing the man he loves to the brink of ruin.
In the midst of a media frenzy and medical emergencies, can Aoi and Sato’s love survive, or will it be silenced forever?
Year Three is a heartwarming gay romance with a unique Japanese setting. If you like steamy chemistry, Japanese anime culture, and emotional journeys of overcoming the odds, then you'll adore Amy Tasukada’s pitch-perfect slice-of-life anthology collection.
Buy Year Three to step into the spotlight for a geeky-glam romance today!
- GenresM M Romance
144 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 1, 2019
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Amy Tasukada
17 books82 followersInternational best-selling author Amy Tasukada writes thrilling times of crime, love, and gore. Readers who crave diverse characters, unique settings, and edge-of-your-seat action will devour her Yakuza Path series. Readers who seek less blood and more love will swoon over the Yakuza Path Romance and Would it Be Okay to Love You? Series. Amy is an atheist, queer author who enjoys drinking tea, Japanese street fashion and visual kei music. Her calico cat, O’Hara, is never far from her side. Amy lives in North Texas, but is always planning her next trip to Japan. Amy is also sought-after speaker for her lectures on author newsletters, writing LGBT+ characters, and cultural proficiency, diversity, and inclusion.
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January 4, 2020
4 Hearts
I’ve quite enjoyed myself regarding this series that Tasukada has put out.
It’s different, it’s super sweet with just a bit of angst, and it’s based in Japan, a place and culture I know very little about.
What started out as a monthly peek at these two - how complete opposites Aoi and Sato meet cute, how they slowly become a couple, how they come out to friends and family - continues to evolve into something deeper and more profound. The monthly vignettes still tell their story in this final installment, and now there’s a new obstacle - a health scare for Aoi...
Aoi has always been the hesitant one, the one with legitimate fears, having been kicked out of his home at the tender age of 15. It’s very hard for him to rely on and trust others, and he wants to remain strong for his boyfriend Sato, to never be a burden. So, when his very livelihood is threatened, he’s paralyzed with indecision.
In turn, Sato continues to be the standout star here. Shy, conservative, and 100% all in, he’s also the more decisive one when it comes to taking a stand on what's important, and that’s his devoted love to Aoi.
If you want something feel good and easy, check out this series. Again, a very sweet journey witnessing these two, and I’m completely satisfied with their wonderful happy ending!
Thank you to the author for a copy in exchange for a honest review
I’ve quite enjoyed myself regarding this series that Tasukada has put out.
It’s different, it’s super sweet with just a bit of angst, and it’s based in Japan, a place and culture I know very little about.
What started out as a monthly peek at these two - how complete opposites Aoi and Sato meet cute, how they slowly become a couple, how they come out to friends and family - continues to evolve into something deeper and more profound. The monthly vignettes still tell their story in this final installment, and now there’s a new obstacle - a health scare for Aoi...
Aoi has always been the hesitant one, the one with legitimate fears, having been kicked out of his home at the tender age of 15. It’s very hard for him to rely on and trust others, and he wants to remain strong for his boyfriend Sato, to never be a burden. So, when his very livelihood is threatened, he’s paralyzed with indecision.
In turn, Sato continues to be the standout star here. Shy, conservative, and 100% all in, he’s also the more decisive one when it comes to taking a stand on what's important, and that’s his devoted love to Aoi.
If you want something feel good and easy, check out this series. Again, a very sweet journey witnessing these two, and I’m completely satisfied with their wonderful happy ending!
Thank you to the author for a copy in exchange for a honest review
September 16, 2019
This has been a cute little series. But it's also been a rough series. Even with all the strides to acceptance we have here in the States and in some other countries, Japan is still very old fashioned and stuck in certain cultures. And being gay is a no no still in a lot of places. It's becoming more accepted thanks to BL manga and anime and things of the sort, but it's still not easy. This series has been a look into two Japanese men's lives as they navigate their relationship in Japanese culture and their own difference. Plus, their pasts, their families and the notoriety that comes from Aoi being basically a porn voice actor.
In this book, Aoi has just came out and it having good effects. Of course, there are always the negative ones but for the most part it's been a good thing. But just as Aoi is getting more and more jobs to do, especially one for his boyfriend Sato's favorite manga, his voice is getting worse and worse. Six weeks of voice rest hasn't helped the issue a bit and it's time for surgery. But he's terrified. Even with all the paperwork they put together to make sure each other is taken care of, it doesn't ease Aoi's mind. It doesn't help that he's found out his parents are using his name to make money off him after they locked him out for being gay. He's miserable and scared and as much as Sato tries to help him, it's not quite enough. And with how Aoi is feeling, he's wondering if maybe he's just too much trouble for Sato.
Aoi and Sato have just been some of my favorites. They're adorable as heck but what they're going through is as real as can be. The main problem they have is that Aoi hides how he feels a lot to save Sato from worrying, but Sato is trying to get through his head that they're family and they don't hide from each other. They do everything together. But considering how Aoi was when they first started dating, he's come a long way. A real long way. He's learning to trust better, and realize that not all families are dicks like his are. It's been real nice to watch and see how these two have grown. Their relationship has come leaps and bounds. Not that there's not things they still have to overcome, but they've come a long way.
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In this book, Aoi has just came out and it having good effects. Of course, there are always the negative ones but for the most part it's been a good thing. But just as Aoi is getting more and more jobs to do, especially one for his boyfriend Sato's favorite manga, his voice is getting worse and worse. Six weeks of voice rest hasn't helped the issue a bit and it's time for surgery. But he's terrified. Even with all the paperwork they put together to make sure each other is taken care of, it doesn't ease Aoi's mind. It doesn't help that he's found out his parents are using his name to make money off him after they locked him out for being gay. He's miserable and scared and as much as Sato tries to help him, it's not quite enough. And with how Aoi is feeling, he's wondering if maybe he's just too much trouble for Sato.
Aoi and Sato have just been some of my favorites. They're adorable as heck but what they're going through is as real as can be. The main problem they have is that Aoi hides how he feels a lot to save Sato from worrying, but Sato is trying to get through his head that they're family and they don't hide from each other. They do everything together. But considering how Aoi was when they first started dating, he's come a long way. A real long way. He's learning to trust better, and realize that not all families are dicks like his are. It's been real nice to watch and see how these two have grown. Their relationship has come leaps and bounds. Not that there's not things they still have to overcome, but they've come a long way.
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September 6, 2019
I loved reading more about Sata and Aoi.
I'm really sorry to see the Would It Be OK to Love You series come to an end. I've loved following Sato and Aoi's relationship. Seeing it develop from two rather shy and hesitant guys (especially Sato) getting together, into a full-blown love affair has been really enjoyable.
This series was my introduction into Amy Tasukada's writing and I'll admit that it took me a little bit to get used to all off the unfamiliar terms used in this series but it was worth the time it took me. I don't really think you can read Year Three as a standalone; you need all of the background information that the other books provide in order to enjoy it. They really are great books so I don't think you'll be sorry if you start from the beginning.
Every relationship has its challenges but Sato and Aoi had to be particularly careful in the beginning because their culture is not accepting of gay relationships. Throughout the stories things do get a bit better, though.
Year Three has Aoi facing a serious health issue that is a threat to his career. Then there's an issue with his parents that Sato handled perfectly. I can't go into more detail without giving spoilers.
This has been a delightful series to read and I'll miss Aoi and Sato but Amy Tasukada provided them with a fitting finale to their love story.
There's a teaser at the end of this book for a new series called Aphrodite's Castle Host Club. She says it's going to be an exclusive monthly serial in her newsletter and I'm really looking forward to reading it.
An advanced copy of this book was provided to me but my review was voluntary and not influenced by the author.
***Reviewed for Xtreme-Delusions dot com*** (posting on September 7, 2019)
June 5, 2021
There were so many occasions where I had to stop and google a word written in (Japanese?) that it'd take me right out of the story. Each interruption left me feeling less and less motivated to continue reading.
Another issue I have with the story is, I went through the exact thing Aoi went through. Speech therapy was the first step I was suggested. I lost complete use of my voice for one month. Not because I wanted to rest it, but because it wouldn't come out, and when forced, it'd hurt viciously. In my case, I had several polyps covering my vocal cords. I know and understand that not all cases are the same and that not all doctors, especially in different countries would suggest the exact remedies. I'm just stating what was suggested for me.
Your "Voice" does NOT hurt. Your throat/larynx does.
This is the third book I've read from this author and the use of non-English words (without the English translation) have been used in each. I don't think I'll give the author another try.
Another issue I have with the story is, I went through the exact thing Aoi went through. Speech therapy was the first step I was suggested. I lost complete use of my voice for one month. Not because I wanted to rest it, but because it wouldn't come out, and when forced, it'd hurt viciously. In my case, I had several polyps covering my vocal cords. I know and understand that not all cases are the same and that not all doctors, especially in different countries would suggest the exact remedies. I'm just stating what was suggested for me.
Your "Voice" does NOT hurt. Your throat/larynx does.
This is the third book I've read from this author and the use of non-English words (without the English translation) have been used in each. I don't think I'll give the author another try.
September 9, 2019
4.25 Stars!
Year 3 is the 5th and last installment in the Would It Be Okay to Love You series and it needs to be read in order.
Aoi and Sato's relationship is stronger than ever, but they still have a few more hurdles to jump before getting their hard-earned HEA and let me tell you, it was well worth it! Some parts were a bit hard to get through, like Aoi facing his horrible parents, but I loved that no matter what, Sato was there for him and viceversa.
Aoi and Sato were just so good together and I loved taking this journey with them and learning more about the Japanese culture. I would've loved some parts to be expanded on and not just have them fade to black, but other than that, I have no trouble recommending this book or any of the previous ones.
*** Copy provided to Bayou Book Junkie for my reading pleasure, a review wasn't a requirement. ***
Year 3 is the 5th and last installment in the Would It Be Okay to Love You series and it needs to be read in order.
Aoi and Sato's relationship is stronger than ever, but they still have a few more hurdles to jump before getting their hard-earned HEA and let me tell you, it was well worth it! Some parts were a bit hard to get through, like Aoi facing his horrible parents, but I loved that no matter what, Sato was there for him and viceversa.
Aoi and Sato were just so good together and I loved taking this journey with them and learning more about the Japanese culture. I would've loved some parts to be expanded on and not just have them fade to black, but other than that, I have no trouble recommending this book or any of the previous ones.
*** Copy provided to Bayou Book Junkie for my reading pleasure, a review wasn't a requirement. ***
September 2, 2019
I have to admit this the best book so far in this series. The characters are so perfectly synced with each other and the author did a wonderful job with them. Sato and Aio were a delight to read. I get that Aio has a hard time allowing Sato to help him but in the end, everything worked out. The book had some angst, funny moments, sweet, and loved it. I'm looking forward to the next book in this series.
September 13, 2019
I have been absolutely charmed by Aoi and Sato. I loved their sweetness and great chemistry, especially against the backdrop of disapproving parents and societal restrictions. There is plenty of happiness, some angst and drama, and a well-deserved HEA. It was great to see these two grow and develop over the series. Very engaging reads.
I received an ARC and am voluntarily leaving this honest review.
I received an ARC and am voluntarily leaving this honest review.
September 11, 2019
This was such a beautiful, powerful, grab-you-by-the-feels, raw, gritty, intense, heartfelt, sexy, totally awesome, and wonderful end to a marvelous masterpiece of a series.
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