傷あとにくちづけ [Kizuato ni Kuchizuke]

Cover My Scars With Your Kiss #1

by Io Amaki, あまきいお

このBLが激甘い♡ プレイボーイ社長令息×恋に臆病な美人歯科医の極あまラブ

ゲイの瀬戸は失恋し泣いていたところ、身なりの良い来栖という男と出会う。
ひょんなことから彼の高級マンションに上がり、涙の理由を話すことに…。
甘い口説き文句と手慣れた誘い、戯れにしか見えないのに失恋の痛手から関係を持ってしまう瀬戸。
すると後日、二人は瀬戸が勤務する歯科医院で再会する。
重なる偶然の出会いに何かを感じた来栖から「期間限定の恋人になって欲しい」と告げられ――…

もう二度と、恋になんて落ちたくないのに。
それでも惹かれていく気持ちは止められなくて…!?

Genres: Manga, Romance, Yaoi, LGBT, Boys Love, Contemporary, Graphic Novels

Tankobon Hardcover

First published July 15, 2020

Reviews

[L Ann · Rating 3 out of 5]

The seme in this story was incredibly sweet; perfect for the uke, who's trying to move on from an unfulfilling relationship with a man who only wanted him physically. I liked it.The story was nice, the illustrations were pretty, and it had just the right amount of smut. 3.5 stars

[Ray Flores · Rating 3 out of 5]

It’s been a while since I’ve read a mature BL and I’m glad I found myself a nice story. Nao and Seiichi-san have one of those ‘destined meetings’, and though their relationship begins as something without strings attached, they eventually care for each other.

Nao was heart-broken by his senpai so he didn’t want a serious relationship, fortunately, Seiichi-san was patient enough to go at Nao’s pace. Thus, as chapters go by, they try something more meaningful than just sex.

Now, I know this isn’t the kind of story that changes your life but it is nice to see more mature content instead of teenage drama. I liked seeing both of them changing into better versions of themselves and their interaction was always sweet and comforting. Least to say that the sex scenes were hot too but that’s just the cherry on top.

It’s a beautiful, easy-going romance and I really liked how it turned out. The art style is quite nice to look at so I would totally recommend you to check it out!

[Daesy · Rating 4 out of 5]

A really nice manga, with some angst and a lot of love. The seme was an amazing person and the right man for the uke, that in the past had been with a jerk. I hated the ex-boyfriend but if we think that what happened with that man was what made the uke meet the seme, then it was worth the little pain and sadness of that guy betrayal.

[Carmen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m was pleasantly surprised at the amount of spicy scenes in this one but more importantly I love how big of a green flag Seiichi is throughout the entire story especially with Seto still scarred from his past relationship. Also a nice change to read a BL where both characters are comfortable in their sexual preferences before the story starts.

Now to get my hands on volume 2

[Autumn · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this one. I think it's a great balance of spice, drama, and cuteness. I didn't realize it's a vol 1 and honestly liked it as a oneshot. Definitely interested to see what happens in vol 2

[Keiko, the manga enthusiast ♒︎ · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's pretty rare to find yourself healthy boys' love read (in yaoi premise) so I'm glad I happen to stumble upon this one.

Nao is broken-hearted when he learned about his senpai (his past lover) getting married. He saw his senpai in Seiichi, the man he accidentally encountered a few times. They formed a temporary relationship and soon Nao learned what the right kind of love is.

[Mr No · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pretty basic plot, but I give full rating anyway, because it was a refreshing read with good art

[Hibikiyume · Rating 5 out of 5]

J’ai vraiment aimé ce manga par son originalité du scénario entre la façon dont les personnages se rencontrent + de se dire que leur relation est juste éphémère le temps de soigner ce cœur blessé et de faire les soins dentaires de Seto. Donc une relation sans prise de tête et que si des sentiments se créent , ils réfléchiront à la suite j’ai vraiment aimé cette l’histoire en mode sans prise de tête les personnages se respectent pas de viol bref que du positif on a des scènes mais elles sont très propres c’est juste du 16+ . une histoire très realiste et c’est un gros point fort . on est sur un gros coup de cœur.

[Cas ✨ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gosh this was so sweet. I’m almost scared to read volume two because this ended on such a perfect note. I loved how doting and sweet seme was, he was so considerate and tender. And uke is a soft, pretty brokenhearted crybaby that was in desperate need of loving and care. Seme enjoys giving and doting, so it was a win-win situation that blossoms into more.

Normally I wouldn’t like a “get over him by under another” type stories but this felt different. Uke’s previous relationship was crap, he was treated so poorly that even though uke thought he loved him, it was hardly a real relationship. I think that’s what made it different.

[Tania · Rating 3 out of 5]

El estilo de dibujo me recordó un poco al de Rihito Takarai, pero no es una de sus historias. Amaki Io tiene un estilo muy bonito.

En fin, me gustó la historia: sencilla y al grano, no se detiene en dramas, sino que sus personajes hablan y eso me encanta porque la comunicación siempre es clave.

Los dos personajes se encuentran por casualidad y como se atraen físicamente comienzan una relación, ya después se atraen románticamente y deciden que es el paso que quieren dar. Ah, y hay sexo, lols.

[Imanewreader ✨ · Rating 4 out of 5]

this was absolutely adorable. i want more !
from strangers bumping into each other to the best loving relationship of their life.
i love this.

[Shae · Rating 5 out of 5]

WE LOVE SEING CLEAR CONSENT ON PAGE!!! These two really do go on a sweet journey, and I am excited to see where the next volume takes us with their story!

[Andria · Rating 4 out of 5]

Super cute. Finding love, getting over someone and moving on.

[Julie · Rating 5 out of 5]

where to read: inkr

Rating: 4.5*

I'm definitely going to preorder the physical copy and the sequel immediately. I really liked this. I think the title makes it seem a little more dramatic than it actually was, but like Nao does have a bit of a traumatic past when it comes to relationships so it's fine. I can't wait for the sequel to expand more on that because I have a feeling that some characters are going to connect although I'm not quite sure how yet. My theories are that his senpai is Seiichi's brother since he uses a different name from his dad to do his own thing and the other option is the senpai being the sister's husband since he mentioned marrying a woman who's dad owns the hospital. Although I don't think Seiichi's dad owns the hospital and the sister already has a kid so that's probably not it. I don't know!! I don't always love convenient coincidences like that, but we'll see what happens.

I thought the relationship was really sweet. I liked that we got to see them spend time together outside of the sexy-time. I loved how Seiichi validated Nao's feelings and how he made him feel special and important. It was so fucking cute. I liked the art a lot. I just really liked the sweet progression of their relationship and I'm looking forward to reading more.

[K · Rating 2 out of 5]

Disappointed because the art for this one was lovely. But the story was a mess.

It started out with promise: I liked the older characters (30s with facial scruff) and the overall premise of a no strings attached arrangement helping a brokenhearted dentist get over his first love.

Kurusu is a wealthy man with a sweet tooth and a lot of responsibilities. His dad's in the hospital, which means he needs to temporarily take his spot as head of the family business. It's frustrating because no one takes him seriously; they brush his ideas aside, saying that his dad will be back soon and he's just a figurehead.

In the midst of all this, he bumps into a handsome, teary-eyed guy, Nao, who's just found out the man he was in love with (an old schoolmate and past lover) is getting married. After the second encounter, Kurusu decides that it might be fate and propositions him. They start out with a one night stand - Nao's first time with anyone since he last slept with his senpai - and while Kurusu is gentle and attentive throughout, Nao cries at the end and calls out for his senpai. In the morning, he's gone before Kurusu wakes up.

Kurusu was genuinely interested in him and is sad they didn't exchange numbers - but they meet for a third time when it turns out that Nao is the dentist he's just made an appointment with. So Kurusu proposes another arrangement. He'll go in for six weeks of tooth whitening treatment (since even though he never goes to the dentist, his teeth are otherwise in perfect condition) and will sleep with Nao each of those days. Then their arrangement will end. Except Kurusu has never actually wanted it to be temporary, and Nao is catching feelings, too.

This all sounds interesting, right? But it's badly written.

I don't know if the translation is part of the problem; it's incredibly clunky dialogue and unwieldy narrative, which at first I thought meant they rushed this one out with a subpar editor. But judging from the author's note, where they said they had to tone down Kurusu's long rambling speeches, it's probably just the original writing style.

As for the other parts...Kurusu's dad is in the hospital for a broken bone from golfing, and he decided to stay in for longer, while he was at it, to get a full body checkup. There's no indication he actually had any serious illnesses. How long exactly does a physical exam and an array of tests take? It's no wonder the others at their company just wanted to wait for their actual company president to come back, instead of letting his son change all their policies and structure in the meantime?

Nao's situation also didn't really hold together. His situation with his senpai is called "unrequited love" in the summary, but that's a bit misleading. I got the impression that it was a really close friend from school whom he'd been pining after, etc. But in reality it seems like he didn't actually know the guy that well; there are no backstory bits that show a real bond between the two of them. The senpai just found out that Nao was gay, expressed his curiosity, and slept with him for an unidentified amount of time before getting annoyed that Nao was taking their "relationship" seriously.

There's also discussion later about the guy tying Nao up during sex, bruising him in the process, and how Nao thinks all relationships between men are like this. Which is why he was so surprised by Kurusu being gentle in both bed and on their dates, treating him "like a woman." All of these internalized issues could've been interesting to explore, but they weren't, at all. Just dropped into the narrative and left to fester.

The senpai also shows up during this six week timeframe to ask Nao if they can continue having sex because he doesn't really like his wife - pretty much an arranged marriage for business reasons. Nao turns him down, which could be a great character moment, except I don't get what Nao ever saw in him at all. Plus, there was the whole deal where part of why Nao was interested in Kurusu to begin with was that they looked so much alike...which they did not, at all.

So the senpai ex was a little bit pointless. That's fine, he was a jerk, Nao is learning what actual relationships can be like, we're moving on. But then we get this misunderstanding where Nao's coworker sees Kurusu with a "wife and child" and Nao is convinced that he's been sleeping with a married man.

And he plans to continue doing so until the end of their arrangement. He struggles some with it (but not enough), being sad that he's going to be hurt again, etc, and decides that he should talk to Kurusu. But he also thinks that it's not a really big deal anyway since they only had a temporary arrangement, and it doesn't particularly matter if Kurusu was married and cheating on his wife.

Excuse me? It matters a whole lot.

This is the point where, regardless of the rest of the messy storytelling, I was pretty much done. Infidelity being treated that casually is an absolute no. It ultimately just got laughed off because it was, of course, Kurusu's sister and her child, but Nao still didn't care that much about having slept with a guy he'd thought was married?

And as nicely as Kurusu was treating Nao, they never really bonded in any particular way. Nao doesn't tell him about meeting up with his senpai - which I get was him being independent and not needing to talk about - but they don't really talk about anything serious. Kurusu doesn't share his worries about work or family. Nao doesn't tell Kurusu anything really important. They go out on dates, but do they even know or like each other as people?

This is apparently a two volume spin-off of another one-shot about Kurusu's brother - who has a faceless appearance at the hospital-with-sister scene - but I don't really care enough to bother reading either of those two. Wish the pretty art had come with a better story.

[James Garman · Rating 3 out of 5]

Seiichi Kurusu's father is the president of a corporation but in the hosptial for some tests after he has a fairly minor health issue. He might as well get it all taken care of it while he is out it. His son, after all can stand in for his father and take of business.

Seiichi is out on the cit and has a dental issues and meets Seti, a vrey nervous dentist who is shook up because his long ago senpai/lover is getting married and he is reacting emotionally to that knowlege. Then the prior lover shows up and offers him a physical relationship since he feels nothing for his arrange marriage. He thinks that Seti should be willing to take a strictly physical relationship, but Seti has learned his lesson. He wants a full emotionally connecting relationship. He is still lbeing carefull with Seiichi because that relationship was started on a basis of being while Seti is taking care of Seeichi's teeth.

They both enjoy sex, but also both find that they both want more. I am probably at least going to read another of the series because I want to see what the next step in their relationship is going to be.

[Marty · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was such a sweet read! What I loved about this manga was that it perfectly portrayed what it's like healing from a previously abusive relationship and that it's okay to openly show your emotions. The romance was so precious and showed what a healthy relationship should be like and the ending had me smiling and emotional seeing them so happy and in love. At first I wasn't sure it was going to end up being a 5 stars read for me as I worried the mc would keep calling his love interest "senpai" after his ex, making him only some sort of replacement, but as the story progressed, it became clear why it kept happening and why it had been hard for him to let go. I also loved that the plot with the ex really challenged the stereotypes of how same-sex love is something only physical, which it's not, it's as real as any other love and I feel the author captured this perfectly. I really loved this read and it was very heartfelt. I look forward to seeing what volume 2 brings!

[Yeollie · Rating 5 out of 5]

A lovelorn dentist trying to get over his ex and a CEO-to-be. Two worlds collide when they start dating and their arrangement will have to be… extended. Get ready to overload with feels with this story about healing and finding love again!

This story was such a pleasant read. It was healthy, and the characters talked like adults. They had misunderstandings and quickly resolved them. Very refreshing, very healthy! This remains my standard for romance stories, it's adorable.

Who is this manga for
Cover My Scars With Your Kiss is a fantastic piece for romance fans. If you’re looking for a relationship between grown adults who communicate and make things work in the most wholesome way, I’m positive you will like this story.

Check out the full review on the blog
https://yeolliestorytime.com/cover-my...

[Cassie Renais · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute and sweet fluff. The characters have a believable relationship, but individually, there's not much to them. Seiichi is the dream man - patient, kind, attentive, and giving; but he feels like a bit of a cardboard cut-out as a result. Nao is getting over a bad relationship, which is also his only relationship, but also doesn't seem to have any character outside that fact. Nevertheless, despite the rest of the story being a bit shallow, it was very sweet to see Nao realise how much more to love there can be and slowly blossoming into a happier person. The smut is appropriately sprinkled and, again, very sweet. I think the number of times I've described this as 'sweet' really says everything there is to say.

[R.]

Nao and Seiichi both seem to have it together in their professional lives, though Seiichi may be getting more push back for his temporary position than Nao does at the clinic. These two cross paths by chance repeatedly, and seem somehow drawn to each other for different reasons. What starts off as a one-time encounter ends up as a limited time agreement that neither one of them really seem to want to end, but struggle with communicating that, or at least in Nao's case, even understanding if his feelings are genuine or a replacement for his senpai. They may move quickly, but they are also oddly sweet with each other, and there's no denying Seiichi is leagues better after the brief encounter we have with this senpai.

[Vera Kabushemeye · Rating 2 out of 5]

The main character is really cute and relatable and has great character development. The love interest, on the other hand, feels like a tool to tell the story; his family background feels unfinished or not explored.

My main problem is the power imbalance/lack of ethics (doctor/patient and tenant/landlord relationship). Yes, it is acknowledged as problematic within the work but it has zero impact to the story. So, why bring in these details? Why bother acknowledging the problem?

In the end, the story is simply just too long for the little amount of conflict it has. Had it been longer, I think I could have given it a higher rating.

[Austin Shay · Rating 2 out of 5]

Cover My Scars With Your Kiss by Io Amaki had a premise that promised depth and emotional resonance, but unfortunately, it fell short of expectations. While the themes of healing and love were intriguing, the story’s execution felt disjointed. The characters lacked development, making it difficult to connect with their struggles and triumphs. The writing style was overly dramatic at times, which detracted from the sincerity of the story. Pacing issues also made parts of the book feel either rushed or unnecessarily drawn out. While there were glimpses of potential, the narrative didn’t fully deliver the emotional impact it seemed to aim for. A disappointing read overall."

[Sabina Rois · Rating 5 out of 5]

First of all it's such a beautiful art, it's just stops your heart! And I really needed to read something like that right now. Both uke and seme are so sweet with each other, none of them acted toxic or disrespectful to the other own. The story has its logical development, it wasn't rushed, it wasn't too slow. I simply love everything about it. And I am usualy into dark stories, so you can imagine how difficult is sweet stories like this one to affect me. But this one is simply tender and precious.

[Katie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kind of obsessed with this actually? This was super sweet and I really enjoyed the dynamic between Seiichi and Nao.
Sometimes the tops in BLs can be kind of pushy or overbearing but Seiichi wasn’t like that at all. He was always doing his best to take care of Nao, he listened and remembered little things, and he was always respectful of Nao’s wishes. It’s nice to see such healthy communication, especially like in instances where a misunderstanding occurred but was cleared up right away. Super cute, I’m looking forward to the next volume.

[Ester · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hacía tiempo que no leía un manga tan healthy, con dos protagonistas super dulces entre ellos, que se cuidan, respetan y de tratan bien. La manera en la que se enamoran es preciosa, poco a poco. Es una historia con dos protagonistas adultos y, si bien empiezan su relación con una noche de sexo, esta es sexy y siempre se preocupa de dejar claro que ambas partes quieren. Sensei ahora está publicando la secuela y deseando poder leer más de ellos.

[Amel · Rating 4 out of 5]

4/5

J'ai bien aimé ce BL, je pense que si on ne m'avait pas fait une proposition pour le lire je ne l'aurais peut-être jamais lu. Ce one shot était vraiment sympa et la relation pleine de respect. Un chef d'entreprise et un dentiste qui n'étaient pas destiné à se rencontrer, mais la vie en a décidé autrement. La seule chose qui m'a un petit peu déranger c'est la rapidité de la relation, j'aurais préféré que l'histoire ait plusieurs tomes !

⚠️ Pour public averti ⚠️

- Amel - 🦋

[Zian B. · Rating 3 out of 5]

More of a 3.5 star rating;
I really like Nao’s little character arc that he went through over the course of the story. I’m surprised that someone as sweet as him had such a terrible first relationship with his senpai, and it broke my heart to see their relationship through flashbacks then their final interaction together. I really enjoyed seeing how considerate Seiichi was of Nao throughout the entire story and am glad both men are now experiencing love to the fullest.

[H · Rating 5 out of 5]

I can't believe I was originally not going to read this because the seme had facial hair 😭 omg. I'm so glad I picked it up at Indigo. It was totally up my alley - so sweet and romantic. The dynamic was 100% my thing as well, with an uke who had a bad relationship in the past and a sweet and kind and understanding seme. Btw, the character design looks the same as the character designs for the main couple in "Ten Count" :o

[Amanda Leigh · Rating 4 out of 5]

With their character designs and occupations, I really did think the author took heavy inspiration from "Ten Count" but I wasn't mad about it. I enjoyed the art and I actually really like how Mr. Kurusu was portrayed as this aloof rich guy with no care and how Nao struggled letting go of his past but was eventually able to overcome. I think I might know where the second volume is gonna go and I look forward to reading it!

[slashyrogue · Rating 2 out of 5]

Very pretty art with a lackluster story of a man yearning for his senpai who he was in a sexual relationship with who treated him badly and a CEO who finds him crying and ends up taking him to bed.

I really wanted to like this one because who doesn’t like stories with sweet rich men doting on their doctor not-a-boyfriend boyfriends? I think it just didn’t grab me enough of do much to interest me in the characters.