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Love Stage!! #5
Love stage!!, Vol. 5
Finalmente cominciano le riprese della serie TV in cui recitano insieme Izumi e Ryoma! ★
La coppietta felice però litiga furiosamente a causa del produttore Kisaragi e Izumi dichiara di aver chiuso con il giovane attore! Poi qualcosa di terribile e inaspettao capita a Ryoma e... I due ragazzi si ritrovano a dover affrontare un dramma sia pubblico sia privato!
La coppietta felice però litiga furiosamente a causa del produttore Kisaragi e Izumi dichiara di aver chiuso con il giovane attore! Poi qualcosa di terribile e inaspettao capita a Ryoma e... I due ragazzi si ritrovano a dover affrontare un dramma sia pubblico sia privato!
186 pages, Paperback
First published November 28, 2014
About the author
Eiki Eiki
34 books207 followersJapanese: 影木栄貴
Her real name is Eiko Naitou.
EIKI Eiki is a friend of ZAOU Taishi (TSUDA Mikiyo). She has published several solo manga, numerous yaoi doujinshi and one collaboration manga with Taishi Zaou. Eiki Eiki and Taishi Zaou go by the circle name Kodomo Keibitai and publish alone as well as with Zaougumi under the name Kozouya.
EIKI Eiki is the older sister of DAIGO (Daigo Naitou), the vocalist of J-rock band BREAKERZ, and her grandfather was the former prime minister (Mr. Takeshita) of Japan. One of her assistants was the very talented male yaoi artist UZUKI Jun.
Her real name is Eiko Naitou.
EIKI Eiki is a friend of ZAOU Taishi (TSUDA Mikiyo). She has published several solo manga, numerous yaoi doujinshi and one collaboration manga with Taishi Zaou. Eiki Eiki and Taishi Zaou go by the circle name Kodomo Keibitai and publish alone as well as with Zaougumi under the name Kozouya.
EIKI Eiki is the older sister of DAIGO (Daigo Naitou), the vocalist of J-rock band BREAKERZ, and her grandfather was the former prime minister (Mr. Takeshita) of Japan. One of her assistants was the very talented male yaoi artist UZUKI Jun.
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July 1, 2022
I love the angst brought by Ryouma's hypnosis! I thought it would be frustrating though, considering Izumi was really mad, but it was hilarious and even more fluffy. I dunno how the authors do it!! Also, Rei and Shougo's public affection brought out by desperation and anxiety. Lol, that was such a moment!! But now that the secret's out, what is Kisaragi planning to do?
March 8, 2019
Juro que me encantó
En este tomo todo se pone de cabeza y añññ, la relación entre estos dos es AMORTS ♥
En este tomo todo se pone de cabeza y añññ, la relación entre estos dos es AMORTS ♥
January 14, 2015
Some of what I put here might apply to volume four, since they kind of blurred together for me a bit.
There is one GOOD thing (their second very loving sex scene), and then something really BAD has to go with it to make up for cosmic BL karma or what? Gaah! Sexual harrasment is no joke, thank you very much. It is a crime that needs to be stopped and reported, not made light of like that. Oh we signed a contract now we have to work with the molesting guy. Uhm, no. No you don't. And you shouldn't.
But I loved Izumi saying „I am not your property“, badass! Call your boyfriend out for overly jealous and stupid behaviour, woohoo!
Slut shaming, wonderful. Or rather nane calling, wheee. And strange amnesia as plot device, yeah. Not. Oh, and no consent while passed out drunk. Sudden bouts of homoühobia, whee! The manga wants to make up for all the good points by piling up bad (and harmful!!) BL clichés on top of each other.
Well, it is an up and down with this manga, but I enjoy the artwork, Shougo as an overly RIDICULOUS but funny character and well as I have said I like how it draws attention to the gender as something that is performed. (Even though it came across much more strongly in the beginning of the story.)
There is one GOOD thing (their second very loving sex scene), and then something really BAD has to go with it to make up for cosmic BL karma or what? Gaah! Sexual harrasment is no joke, thank you very much. It is a crime that needs to be stopped and reported, not made light of like that. Oh we signed a contract now we have to work with the molesting guy. Uhm, no. No you don't. And you shouldn't.
But I loved Izumi saying „I am not your property“, badass! Call your boyfriend out for overly jealous and stupid behaviour, woohoo!
Slut shaming, wonderful. Or rather nane calling, wheee. And strange amnesia as plot device, yeah. Not. Oh, and no consent while passed out drunk. Sudden bouts of homoühobia, whee! The manga wants to make up for all the good points by piling up bad (and harmful!!) BL clichés on top of each other.
Well, it is an up and down with this manga, but I enjoy the artwork, Shougo as an overly RIDICULOUS but funny character and well as I have said I like how it draws attention to the gender as something that is performed. (Even though it came across much more strongly in the beginning of the story.)
August 18, 2019
From unconvincing impediments to absurd tropes. Hypnotically-induced amnesia that lasts for weeks, 'cause that's how hypnotism works! The couple falls off a cliff into a river where they get soaked and then find an abandoned cabin that happens to have no heat so they've gotta get naked to warm up!
Around all this nonsense this there's some actual good advice about how relationships work, like putting yourself into your partner's shoes and actually listening to them when they're trying to work out a misunderstanding. And Ryouma continues to be incredibly cute.
Around all this nonsense this there's some actual good advice about how relationships work, like putting yourself into your partner's shoes and actually listening to them when they're trying to work out a misunderstanding. And Ryouma continues to be incredibly cute.
June 14, 2015
Why are the long and popular series the ones that are so often superficial and full of the bad kind if BL tropes?
March 21, 2022
Ho solo due parole: ma seriamente?
Ho davvero letto quello che ho appena letto?
Nel leggere la sinossi ho pensato al classico drama idiota, lo ammetto, ma mai avrei pensato che avremmo toccato livelli di trash simili. E niente, fa già ridere così. 😂🙄
Ho davvero letto quello che ho appena letto?
Nel leggere la sinossi ho pensato al classico drama idiota, lo ammetto, ma mai avrei pensato che avremmo toccato livelli di trash simili. E niente, fa già ridere così. 😂🙄
April 11, 2017
Pretty sure I read most of this on September Scanlations wonderful translations before, but I wasn't sure where it came up in the volumes. Still, I love this series so much. It's funny, crazy, has beautiful artwork, and always makes me happy. We need more Rei and Shogo though! I love their relationship even more than Izumi and Ryouma's. I can't wait for volume 6.
July 13, 2025
Oookay, das ist eh mein letzter gekaufter Band, Band 6-7 hol ich mir nicht mehr, weil ehrlich. Die Menge an Uberdrama, die plötzlich auftaucht, weil Ryoma sein Gedächtnis weghypnotisiert wurde, ist ao augenverdrehend nervig und dämlich, dass ich echt keine Lust mehr habe, wie es weiter geht. Da kann ich mir lieber 5 neue Mangas ins Regal stellen.
March 13, 2024
Es como una telenovela (positive)
June 7, 2024
I actually didn't remember anything from this book im amazed
Read
April 9, 2026This is the last one the library had so I think im gonna call it, it's so bad yall lmao
January 12, 2021
Creo que este es el que más me ha hecho sufrir
August 9, 2016
So we ended up on a cliffhanger in the last volume. DID THEY FALL? ARE THEY FALLING TOGETHER? WHAT'S HAPPENING.
OMG.
Yeah... so. Rei is still best character. I love how he turns to Shougo.
I mean, of course, he would. I want to get to know more of this couple, too
That little chapter don't mean a thing. I want more of them. HAHA. I just am a sucker for megane-chanssss
OH, YEAH. CAN'T FORGET KUROI-KUN.
That's so cuteee. Ryouma's body still remembers Izumi. Yeah, mang.
This volume kind of felt like the leftover book. Extra chapters were included in between story? iono. Feels final even though I see a volume 7 there.
HAHA. IS THAT A HARUHI SUZUMIYA COSPLAY? HAHA. SAILOR MOON... UH. HATSUNE MIKU. is that... Railgun? 'Neon Genesis Evangelion'. That other one sort of looks like the Snow White one.
GEEEE. BODY SWAPPINGGGG.. I love how Izumi is always ready to try topping Ryouma. HAHA So sexyyy. The four of them swapping. YES. HAHAHA. The others that have switched. The guitarists.
Kisaragi : "I really want to see Ryouma take it up the butt." BOY, SAME.
This volume had chapters 24-27
THIS REALLY FELT LIKE THE END BUT I SEE ANOTHER VOLUME. SO CONFUSED.
OMG.
Yeah... so. Rei is still best character. I love how he turns to Shougo.
I mean, of course, he would. I want to get to know more of this couple, too
That little chapter don't mean a thing. I want more of them. HAHA. I just am a sucker for megane-chanssss
OH, YEAH. CAN'T FORGET KUROI-KUN.
That's so cuteee. Ryouma's body still remembers Izumi. Yeah, mang.
This volume kind of felt like the leftover book. Extra chapters were included in between story? iono. Feels final even though I see a volume 7 there.
HAHA. IS THAT A HARUHI SUZUMIYA COSPLAY? HAHA. SAILOR MOON... UH. HATSUNE MIKU. is that... Railgun? 'Neon Genesis Evangelion'. That other one sort of looks like the Snow White one.
GEEEE. BODY SWAPPINGGGG.. I love how Izumi is always ready to try topping Ryouma. HAHA So sexyyy. The four of them swapping. YES. HAHAHA. The others that have switched. The guitarists.
Kisaragi : "I really want to see Ryouma take it up the butt." BOY, SAME.
This volume had chapters 24-27
THIS REALLY FELT LIKE THE END BUT I SEE ANOTHER VOLUME. SO CONFUSED.
September 3, 2019
"I used to think the opposite of 'love' was 'hate'...but that's not true at all..."
"You won't know anything if you don’t at least try to discuss it."
"You won't know anything if you don’t at least try to discuss it."
March 12, 2019
😍
😍 OMG 😘 great 👍 job 👏 hands 😁 down 😇 better 😎 than 😘 the 🤗 last 😊 one.
😍 OMG 😘 great 👍 job 👏 hands 😁 down 😇 better 😎 than 😘 the 🤗 last 😊 one.
February 16, 2026
Trigger warnings: explicit, questionable consent, BL.
Honestly I was so entrapped in the story for this volume that I can't remember if the explicit scenes were problematic or not. I'm guessing they weren't because the series in general has been very clean. There was a scene though that consent is a little on the questionable side. I'll talk about that more in a moment.
This particular volume has the beginning of their working relationship but due to some shenanigans Ryo has conditional amnesia. I don't want to go into too much details because spoilers but this is one of those volumes where you have roll reversals. This one has the MC having to pursue the love interest in a manner very similar to how their relationship started the other way. Normally I hate amnesia tropes but this one allows us to see a huge growth for the character who is normally obnoxiously selfish and naive. Once he's put in a position where he has to not think about himself and focus on the other person it is refreshing and shows a lot of hope for him growing up.
This is all new content, the TV show only has 10 episodes and stops after the third volume of the manga. I'm thrilled with the new content, so far it's very satisfying and completely binge-worthy. The first three volumes were a little shaky for me because I really liked the anime and I think the anime adaption improved upon good material. Now that I'm reading parts that have nothing to compare to I'm just plain enjoying it. I can see myself rereading this series many times in the future. Sort of like a comfort food kind of read.
Honestly I was so entrapped in the story for this volume that I can't remember if the explicit scenes were problematic or not. I'm guessing they weren't because the series in general has been very clean. There was a scene though that consent is a little on the questionable side. I'll talk about that more in a moment.
This particular volume has the beginning of their working relationship but due to some shenanigans Ryo has conditional amnesia. I don't want to go into too much details because spoilers but this is one of those volumes where you have roll reversals. This one has the MC having to pursue the love interest in a manner very similar to how their relationship started the other way. Normally I hate amnesia tropes but this one allows us to see a huge growth for the character who is normally obnoxiously selfish and naive. Once he's put in a position where he has to not think about himself and focus on the other person it is refreshing and shows a lot of hope for him growing up.
This is all new content, the TV show only has 10 episodes and stops after the third volume of the manga. I'm thrilled with the new content, so far it's very satisfying and completely binge-worthy. The first three volumes were a little shaky for me because I really liked the anime and I think the anime adaption improved upon good material. Now that I'm reading parts that have nothing to compare to I'm just plain enjoying it. I can see myself rereading this series many times in the future. Sort of like a comfort food kind of read.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 19, 2021
Izumi e Ryoma hanno litigato e questa volta è più difficile delle altre volte fare la pace, sopratutto mentre si gira la serie tv del produttore Kisaragi. Sarà quest’ultimo a cercare di risolvere la situazione ipnotizzando Ryoma. E funzionerà così bene che il ragazzo dimenticherà del sul rapporto con Izumi, arrivando praticamente ad odiarlo... Izumi allora cercherà di trovare il modo di riconquistare Ryoma, ma la sua riuscita non è affatto certa e ci riserverà molte sorprese... Un volume interessante perché vede Izumi impegnarsi seriamente nella sua relazione in un modo mai fatto prima nella serie dov’è invece era Ryoma a trascinarlo. Quindi una bella crescita del personaggio e ci sono delle situazioni interessanti e divertenti. Si tratta di momenti un po’ cliché che si ritrovano nelle storie d’amore e non solo, ma rimangono simpatiche e diciamo che è un volume di raccordo tra il precedente e il successivo dove credo la situazione si risolverà e ci avvicineremo alla fine di questa serie molto leggera e piacevole da leggere.
January 15, 2021
Izumi and Ryoma have argued over Kisagari - Ryoma knows he's a pervert and is jealous of the fact Izumi gets on with him. His jealousy and the fact that Izumi is turning out to be an excellent actor who outshines him are giving him serious performance issues. Kisigari hypnotises him to help calm him down but the hypnotism works far too well and Ryoma forgets all about Izumi! In a totally cute reversal of the earlier volumes, Izumi now has to chase Ryoma and make him fall in love with him and begins to realise just what a hard time Ryoma had, facing his earlier rejections.
It's utterly preposterous and melodramatic, but also utterly addictive. I really like this aggressive side of Izumi. This one's also quite sexy, Ryoma having brief flashbacks and Izumi's constant attempts to seduce Ryoma into remembering him. Guilty pleasure in spades, but so cute, it can't fail to put a smile on your face!
It's utterly preposterous and melodramatic, but also utterly addictive. I really like this aggressive side of Izumi. This one's also quite sexy, Ryoma having brief flashbacks and Izumi's constant attempts to seduce Ryoma into remembering him. Guilty pleasure in spades, but so cute, it can't fail to put a smile on your face!
July 20, 2022
¡Voy a cazar tu corazón!
Ryoma e Izumi siguen enojados debido al acercamiento de Izu con El productor Kisagari. Por lo que debido a eso no pueden trabajar juntos. Así que el productor decide utilizar la misma técnica falsa de hipnotismo que uso con Izumi para eliminar sus nervios.
Sin embargo, está vez fue real y Ryoma olvida por completo a Izumi, por lo que a partir del inicio de la grabación de la serie son desconocidos.
Así que ahora Izumi debe de hacer de todo para lograr que su amado Ryoma se acuerde de él.
Ryoma e Izumi siguen enojados debido al acercamiento de Izu con El productor Kisagari. Por lo que debido a eso no pueden trabajar juntos. Así que el productor decide utilizar la misma técnica falsa de hipnotismo que uso con Izumi para eliminar sus nervios.
Sin embargo, está vez fue real y Ryoma olvida por completo a Izumi, por lo que a partir del inicio de la grabación de la serie son desconocidos.
Así que ahora Izumi debe de hacer de todo para lograr que su amado Ryoma se acuerde de él.
September 12, 2017
not bad, per se, but it becomes too self aware for its own good. for a series that, for the most part, attempts to take itself at least somewhat seriously, it takes some bizarre turns that feel super unnatural, even in the context of this story and the established tone. tropes and blatant plot devices run amok a little too much here, and detract heavily from the narrative. izumi being so lokeable carries this entire volume for me, unfortunately.
May 10, 2021
*2.5*
This one was definitely an improvement over the last volume! Their relationship finally had some hurdles to overcome, even if they were a bit stupid (I'm looking at you ). I still don't absolutely love this series, but at least I'm enjoying it a bit more.
This one was definitely an improvement over the last volume! Their relationship finally had some hurdles to overcome, even if they were a bit stupid (I'm looking at you ). I still don't absolutely love this series, but at least I'm enjoying it a bit more.
December 24, 2017
3.5/5
Half a star off for the word "slut" when NOTHING happened. UGH. It used to be so much fun reading manga and not noticing the problematic stuff. Oh, well, at least everything else is still enjoyable.
Half a star off for the word "slut" when NOTHING happened. UGH. It used to be so much fun reading manga and not noticing the problematic stuff. Oh, well, at least everything else is still enjoyable.
December 24, 2019
It's better than the last one, because in this one we get to see the point of view of Ryuma and the rape scenes are at least less the 4th. The drawings are still good and the plot still continues to be catchy.
February 18, 2021
Had a wee bit of a regression with one of our MCs which was a bit disappointing to see (considering he had made so much progress), but I suppose BL tropes are hard to avoid? Overall it was still enjoyable, and he has two more volumes to redeem himself (again).
June 28, 2021
Eh no, eh! Quando i due litigano per motivi assurdi mi irrito... E qui non solo litigano per un motivo assurdo, ma uno dei due si fa anche .
Anche perché Izumi è proprio tonto!
Anche perché Izumi è proprio tonto!
April 11, 2022
the more i read the more familiar it feels and i wonder if i’ve actually read this before? i feel so confused. anyways the drama was still silly but once i just accepted it for what it was it became a bit more mindlessly enjoyable again.
June 30, 2022
CW for sexual assault (groping, page 44)
Hypnotize?! This volume was super fast-paced. I feel bad for Izumi, that Ryoma forgotten who he is. And REI!! The shaking he had when calling Shogo for help. Oh, the next volume promises yum times.
Hypnotize?! This volume was super fast-paced. I feel bad for Izumi, that Ryoma forgotten who he is. And REI!! The shaking he had when calling Shogo for help. Oh, the next volume promises yum times.
April 22, 2024
This volume was an absolute ride!! We got some anguish along with MEMORY loss !! Like this was awesome!! I loved how Izumi had to deal with Ryoma forgetting him and what that exactly meant! and then you get a dangerous moment and forced proximity! Delicious!!
December 9, 2024
Izumi is too good at acting it’s wow, even Ryoma can’t handle him / i believe Izumi needed this “period” of abstinence from Ryoma, a time when he wasn’t sure of the other being always for him. he needed to learn to appreciate Ryoma better / is this what you call muscle memory?
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 4, 2017
Book 4 still hasn't arrived, but I got impatient! A surprisingly sweet take on ye olde amnesia plotline.
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