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ギンモクセイの仕立て屋 [Ginmokusei no shitateya] #2
ギンモクセイの仕立て屋（下）
祖父の遺した銀座の老舗テーラーを引きぐことになった生吹。
ところが、祖父のいた頃の店が繁盛していた時とは違って、今では閑古鳥が鳴いている――。
自分なりにできることを模索しながらも中々うまくは立ち行かず、赤字続き…。
そうして過ぎゆく日々に焦りを感じていたある日、灯生というイケメンが突然店を訪ねてくる。
しかも「俺がお前を一流店の店主に変えてやる」と言い出した!?
どうやら灯生は、銀座の超一流レストランで働いていた元メートルらしい。
あまりに不遜なその態度を訝しんでいた生吹だったけれど、なんと数日前に酔っぱらった勢いで一緒にホテルに行き、店の愚痴をこぼしていたという衝撃の事実を聞かされることに…。
それで店を訪れたという灯生とともに、テーラーの立て直しをはかることになって…!?
ところが、祖父のいた頃の店が繁盛していた時とは違って、今では閑古鳥が鳴いている――。
自分なりにできることを模索しながらも中々うまくは立ち行かず、赤字続き…。
そうして過ぎゆく日々に焦りを感じていたある日、灯生というイケメンが突然店を訪ねてくる。
しかも「俺がお前を一流店の店主に変えてやる」と言い出した!?
どうやら灯生は、銀座の超一流レストランで働いていた元メートルらしい。
あまりに不遜なその態度を訝しんでいた生吹だったけれど、なんと数日前に酔っぱらった勢いで一緒にホテルに行き、店の愚痴をこぼしていたという衝撃の事実を聞かされることに…。
それで店を訪れたという灯生とともに、テーラーの立て直しをはかることになって…!?
Published April 1, 2022
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December 16, 2025
Confermo: Mamita scrive yaoi decisamente superiori alla media.
Se nel primo volume si era parlato di sartoria, qua ho scoperto quali sono i gradi - chiamiamoli così - dei camerieri... Son parole che sento spesso per via del lavoro che faccio, ma non mi ero mai preoccupata di andar a vedere cosa significassero.
Mamita, adesso ti aspetto per la prossima opera!
Se nel primo volume si era parlato di sartoria, qua ho scoperto quali sono i gradi - chiamiamoli così - dei camerieri... Son parole che sento spesso per via del lavoro che faccio, ma non mi ero mai preoccupata di andar a vedere cosa significassero.
Mamita, adesso ti aspetto per la prossima opera!
January 3, 2026
January 2, 2026
Re-reading in the physical English license. Still a very satisfying conclusion, with a backstory for Theo that was a lot angstier than I'd remembered. I really liked his mentor, and losing him and then having him badmouthed at work was a rough double blow.
I'm a little bit torn on Ubuki's love for Theo - I think it could've used a bit more development, because some of it felt more like dependency than outright love. The partnership is a dual layer though and that's kind of how Mamita writes romantic dynamics - with one person relying a lot on the other to fill in their gaps. Theo genuinely likes him and is happy to be wanted in that way, though - he'd always wanted to be useful to those he cared about - so it works.
October 29, 2023
A great conclusion; I'm glad this was a two volume series so things could wrap up well.
Their backstory ended up being so cute. I love that Theo ended up not being pushy at all; he was so careful with consent every step of the way, and didn't come to Ubuki's shop with any expectations. They have such a gentle, supportive relationship, with similar backgrounds that mean they can understand each other in a unique way.
I enjoyed this a lot and hope it gets a physical English license eventually so I can buy the copies and reread.
Re-reading in the physical English license. Still a very satisfying conclusion, with a backstory for Theo that was a lot angstier than I'd remembered. I really liked his mentor, and losing him and then having him badmouthed at work was a rough double blow.
I'm a little bit torn on Ubuki's love for Theo - I think it could've used a bit more development, because some of it felt more like dependency than outright love. The partnership is a dual layer though and that's kind of how Mamita writes romantic dynamics - with one person relying a lot on the other to fill in their gaps. Theo genuinely likes him and is happy to be wanted in that way, though - he'd always wanted to be useful to those he cared about - so it works.
October 29, 2023
A great conclusion; I'm glad this was a two volume series so things could wrap up well.
Their backstory ended up being so cute. I love that Theo ended up not being pushy at all; he was so careful with consent every step of the way, and didn't come to Ubuki's shop with any expectations. They have such a gentle, supportive relationship, with similar backgrounds that mean they can understand each other in a unique way.
I enjoyed this a lot and hope it gets a physical English license eventually so I can buy the copies and reread.
May 10, 2023
+1 point pour les bretelles a chaussettes
August 4, 2026
This volume is a bit better in some ways than volume 1 in that we get Theo's backstory, which deals with . It's one of the stronger parts of the narrative, along with Ubuki's backstory. The writing is otherwise still not the strongest, and Mamita still has a thing for intense tonguing more than anything else so the prevalence of that over much else in terms of sensuality is a bit frustrating, but it's still another enjoyable work of hers.
The racism element of the narrative isn't explored as much as it could be, particularly given the story was spread across two volumes. I don't necessarily want to see people being racist to Ubuki, but Japan's racism in regard to darker skinned individuals (and biracial folks) is a good topic to address in a narrative. Yet we don't even know much about his family other than his grandfather was a tailor and his other family were against his taking over the shop. His grandfather is pale-skinned, but what about his parents? Did that play into their insistence of his not taking up after his grandfather? It's good that Theo keeps pointing out that Ubuki is attractive and that's why people keep looking at him, but that's a very narrow way to address the racism that affects Ubuki so much he keeps his hair long to avoid people staring at him all that much. This isn't helped by how, in some panels, Ubuki's skin color is wrong for whatever reason, maybe due to forgetfulness. He has relatively light brown skin, and people's skintone changes in different lighting, but certain panels make it seem like whoever was reviewing forgot to ensure he wasn't as pale as the other pale-skinned characters, especially when lighting is unclear (and frankly, Mamita tends to draw her leads looking rather similar, so maybe she and/or her staff forgot Ubuki has one particular facet that sets him apart from her other leads). I have not read every story by Mamita, but this isn't something that's come up in the other works of hers I have read, so I don't know if the mixed handling of this is due to lack of familiarity. Kudos to her for giving it a shot, and it's not a bad narrative, and a dark-skinned lead in a Japanese work, especially a Japanese man, is unfortunately a relative rarity and appreciated. But it could be a lot better. There's something there about how a person who's been a victim of racism his whole life due to the way he looks chooses to go into a field about appearance and what your body says about you as a person, but it's not as strong, to me, as it is with the other central topics in her other works (e.g., cross-dressing, buying cute goods, metal music, performance of sensuality).
I also don't get this obsession with "cutting your hair makes you more attractive" in so many boys love. I imagine it's part of a fad tied into Japanese social standards of what makes you professional (e.g., shorter hair versus longer), but frankly no, Ubuki looked better with longer hair. I don't know of any BL where a character did this and ended up looking better. At best, which is rarer than not, the character looks about as decent as they did before the haircut. It's fine as an authorial preference, but as a trend it's really annoying. Especially in this instance when I know Mamita can draw attractive men with short hair and for whatever reason didn't manage with Ubuki post-haircut.
If you like this, I would suggest trying her other works, like "Natsume Wants To Be Trained", "Wanna Be My Dress-Up Lover?", "The Metalhead Next Door", or "10 Things I Want To Do Before I Turn 40".
The racism element of the narrative isn't explored as much as it could be, particularly given the story was spread across two volumes. I don't necessarily want to see people being racist to Ubuki, but Japan's racism in regard to darker skinned individuals (and biracial folks) is a good topic to address in a narrative. Yet we don't even know much about his family other than his grandfather was a tailor and his other family were against his taking over the shop. His grandfather is pale-skinned, but what about his parents? Did that play into their insistence of his not taking up after his grandfather? It's good that Theo keeps pointing out that Ubuki is attractive and that's why people keep looking at him, but that's a very narrow way to address the racism that affects Ubuki so much he keeps his hair long to avoid people staring at him all that much. This isn't helped by how, in some panels, Ubuki's skin color is wrong for whatever reason, maybe due to forgetfulness. He has relatively light brown skin, and people's skintone changes in different lighting, but certain panels make it seem like whoever was reviewing forgot to ensure he wasn't as pale as the other pale-skinned characters, especially when lighting is unclear (and frankly, Mamita tends to draw her leads looking rather similar, so maybe she and/or her staff forgot Ubuki has one particular facet that sets him apart from her other leads). I have not read every story by Mamita, but this isn't something that's come up in the other works of hers I have read, so I don't know if the mixed handling of this is due to lack of familiarity. Kudos to her for giving it a shot, and it's not a bad narrative, and a dark-skinned lead in a Japanese work, especially a Japanese man, is unfortunately a relative rarity and appreciated. But it could be a lot better. There's something there about how a person who's been a victim of racism his whole life due to the way he looks chooses to go into a field about appearance and what your body says about you as a person, but it's not as strong, to me, as it is with the other central topics in her other works (e.g., cross-dressing, buying cute goods, metal music, performance of sensuality).
I also don't get this obsession with "cutting your hair makes you more attractive" in so many boys love. I imagine it's part of a fad tied into Japanese social standards of what makes you professional (e.g., shorter hair versus longer), but frankly no, Ubuki looked better with longer hair. I don't know of any BL where a character did this and ended up looking better. At best, which is rarer than not, the character looks about as decent as they did before the haircut. It's fine as an authorial preference, but as a trend it's really annoying. Especially in this instance when I know Mamita can draw attractive men with short hair and for whatever reason didn't manage with Ubuki post-haircut.
If you like this, I would suggest trying her other works, like "Natsume Wants To Be Trained", "Wanna Be My Dress-Up Lover?", "The Metalhead Next Door", or "10 Things I Want To Do Before I Turn 40".
January 7, 2025
2.5*
slightly better than the first one for some aspects but the plot with the store is basically done here so not much happening on that front.
Im a little bit disappointed that the job was not put more forward in the series and it was all financial talk & not more about Ubuki learning the things he said he wasn't good at as well.
To me it's also not clear if that's what Theo wants to continue doing or if it's just because he was asked to (the story seems to maybe attempt to say that what he liked was the comfort, warmth of the atmosphere he percieved as a child that made him want to go into restauration so maybe him doing something with the man he loves is actually what he wants to do??).
And I guess yipeee no 🍇, even if the kiss is 😬, but let's be honest the fact that he was planning on doing it but stopped because Ubuki started crying about his job is NOT good. Dude would've done it if it was another situation. He still sucks for that.
Oh and I hate when they don't feel the need to tell the drunk person that nothing happened like thinking they slept together wasn't very obviously actively distressing them. 💀
slightly better than the first one for some aspects but the plot with the store is basically done here so not much happening on that front.
Im a little bit disappointed that the job was not put more forward in the series and it was all financial talk & not more about Ubuki learning the things he said he wasn't good at as well.
To me it's also not clear if that's what Theo wants to continue doing or if it's just because he was asked to (the story seems to maybe attempt to say that what he liked was the comfort, warmth of the atmosphere he percieved as a child that made him want to go into restauration so maybe him doing something with the man he loves is actually what he wants to do??).
And I guess yipeee no 🍇, even if the kiss is 😬, but let's be honest the fact that he was planning on doing it but stopped because Ubuki started crying about his job is NOT good. Dude would've done it if it was another situation. He still sucks for that.
Oh and I hate when they don't feel the need to tell the drunk person that nothing happened like thinking they slept together wasn't very obviously actively distressing them. 💀
June 27, 2026
Again, not Her Best; Luke Warm
I rated the first one 3 stars for several reasons, which I will touch on in this review as well.
The pacing is weird. The first volume is very much a slow burn. So is the second sort of? The last 35% went by so fast, while the first portion was slow, just like the first volume.
Consent. I didn't write about it in the first volume. But it was hinted that the two main characters slept together while one of them was severely intoxicated. I thought better of this author because of previous works. It couldn't be noncon, and it wasn't. But, the reason for it was very... disheartening. The only reason they didn't sleep together, not because one was severely inebriated. It was the fact that he cried. Yup. Bad taste for sure.
Oh, if you're looking for smut, this isn't it. Two small scenes are partially censored. I don't need it all the time, but this plot could have been better.
Again, it was not her best, but it was alright. 3/5
I rated the first one 3 stars for several reasons, which I will touch on in this review as well.
The pacing is weird. The first volume is very much a slow burn. So is the second sort of? The last 35% went by so fast, while the first portion was slow, just like the first volume.
Consent. I didn't write about it in the first volume. But it was hinted that the two main characters slept together while one of them was severely intoxicated. I thought better of this author because of previous works. It couldn't be noncon, and it wasn't. But, the reason for it was very... disheartening. The only reason they didn't sleep together, not because one was severely inebriated. It was the fact that he cried. Yup. Bad taste for sure.
Oh, if you're looking for smut, this isn't it. Two small scenes are partially censored. I don't need it all the time, but this plot could have been better.
Again, it was not her best, but it was alright. 3/5
August 7, 2023
Un BL entre un noi desesperat que ha heretat la modisteria del seu avi i és incapaç de fer que el negoci funcioni i un misteriós home de negocis que apareix un dia per la botiga disposat a ser el seu soci. De mica en mica descobrim les intencions ocultes del ric empresari i com es van conèixer. Força centrat en la part financera, amb un desenvolupament de parella bastant irregular perquè a estones gairebé no hi havia química entre els personatges i l'amor de l'empresari semblava totalment desmesurat, però final feliç (amb malentès resolt de manera favorable, visca el consentiment ^^').
January 25, 2026
The second installment was the perfect follow up to the first manga. The story flowed seamlessly and it felt like I was reading a really long, in depth one shot which I loved. My main issue with one shots is that the pacing can feel off super easily or key micro interactions are written out or are "behind the scenes" but those interactions are so important for building up the characters! Therefore, love this duology and love the characters. Sidenote, my physical copies smell heavenly lol. It definitely enhanced my reading experience.
March 22, 2026
***zondag 22 maart 2026***
⭐4.5 (rounded down) - really liked it
Translator: Andrew Hodgson
I really like the relationship between the two characters. As in, I want more of it! And I think that is why I cannot give it 5 stars. Some things (like the back story of Theo) would have more of an impact if more time was spent on it. For a short story it is perfectly serviceable though.
⭐4.5 (rounded down) - really liked it
Translator: Andrew Hodgson
I really like the relationship between the two characters. As in, I want more of it! And I think that is why I cannot give it 5 stars. Some things (like the back story of Theo) would have more of an impact if more time was spent on it. For a short story it is perfectly serviceable though.
March 21, 2024
Der Fokus des zweiten Bandes lag mehr auf den Figuren, und leider wurde die Story dadurch ein wenig zu sehr mit Tropes angereichert. Mir hat der geschäftliche Teil im ersten Band da deutlich besser gefallen. Trotzdem aber eine nette Reihe mit sympathischen, etwas älteren Charakteren; vor allem hübsch gezeichnet mit schönen Männern in Anzügen.
December 7, 2025
So The art is top tier and I like the heart around the shop and his grandpa. But this was not my favorite story by this author. 3.75 overall.
But I will say Theo's restaurant career, I want to beat up them folks for him.
But I will say Theo's restaurant career, I want to beat up them folks for him.
January 27, 2026
Oh, the sex scenes /chef's kiss/ so beautiful and sexy.
This volume was much better than the first one; it gave us more insight into Theo's dreams, his past, and Ibuki's, and it showed how Theo went to help Ibuki as he wished to be 'saved', so sweet. I enjoyed watching their relationship bloom so much!
This volume was much better than the first one; it gave us more insight into Theo's dreams, his past, and Ibuki's, and it showed how Theo went to help Ibuki as he wished to be 'saved', so sweet. I enjoyed watching their relationship bloom so much!
July 10, 2024
Suite et fin de cette trop courte série. La romance est plus présente et on a une bonne alchimie entre les personnages, ça marche très bien. Encore une fois, les dessins sont magnifiques ! J’aurais aimé passer plus de temps en compagnie des 2 héros.
March 14, 2026
Chyba dzieła Mamity jednak nie są dla mnie. Drugi tom trzymał mnie w takiej samej ekscytacji jak poprzedni – czyli w żadnej.
Cóż, przynajmniej chłopaki sobie pociupciali. A garnitury i płaszcze wyglądały naprawdę ładnie.
Cóż, przynajmniej chłopaki sobie pociupciali. A garnitury i płaszcze wyglądały naprawdę ładnie.
June 8, 2026
You know what! Falling for someone because they shared the same passion as you regarding a love for place, asking to help them, and the COMPLETELY following though...take my money.
The nail tech got it right. Your passion can't always sustain, sometimes you a partner to balance and support. 🥰
The nail tech got it right. Your passion can't always sustain, sometimes you a partner to balance and support. 🥰
March 6, 2024
4,75
Avis tome 1 et 2 :
J'adore vraiment c'est mims, avec une super bonne ambiance, des personnages attachants et du business en profondeur !
Avis tome 1 et 2 :
J'adore vraiment c'est mims, avec une super bonne ambiance, des personnages attachants et du business en profondeur !
April 5, 2024
Sexy af 😤🤤
June 29, 2024
2.45!
eh they’re cute!
eh they’re cute!
October 14, 2024
Ugh, so good
December 1, 2024
3.5 ueueue ♡♡
July 27, 2025
Ubuki dziedziczy po dziadku zakład krawiecki w prestiżowej dzielnicy Tokio. Stara się jak może, ale niestety, klientów można ze świeczką szukać, a i tak nikogo się nie znajdzie. Kiedy w progu pojawia się Theo i oferuje pomoc w prowadzeniu zakładu, Ubuki nie mógłby być bardziej zdziwiony. Przystaje jednak na propozycję (nie ma w sumie za dużego wyboru;)
Historia dwóch mężczyzn, którzy stanęli na rozdrożu życiowym i zdecydowali się połączyć siły z zamiarem zbudowania stabilnego interesu, ale także historia tworzenia się związku opartego początkowo na wzajemnym wsparciu, a po pewnym czasie także na miłości. Ubuki jest mało pewnym siebie bohaterem i pojawienie się zdecydowanego Theo katalizuje w nim pewne zmiany. Wisienką na torcie są całkiem sensowne porady dotyczące prowadzenia firmy.
Manga jest naprawdę urocza. Kreska przyjemna, bez zbędnych przerysowań, z humorystycznymi akcentami (szczególnie ujął mnie kotek i sąsiad, którzy obserwują bohaterów z boku:D Polecam dorosłym czytelnikom :)
Historia dwóch mężczyzn, którzy stanęli na rozdrożu życiowym i zdecydowali się połączyć siły z zamiarem zbudowania stabilnego interesu, ale także historia tworzenia się związku opartego początkowo na wzajemnym wsparciu, a po pewnym czasie także na miłości. Ubuki jest mało pewnym siebie bohaterem i pojawienie się zdecydowanego Theo katalizuje w nim pewne zmiany. Wisienką na torcie są całkiem sensowne porady dotyczące prowadzenia firmy.
Manga jest naprawdę urocza. Kreska przyjemna, bez zbędnych przerysowań, z humorystycznymi akcentami (szczególnie ujął mnie kotek i sąsiad, którzy obserwują bohaterów z boku:D Polecam dorosłym czytelnikom :)
July 27, 2025
Cute and erotic. I love men in suits! Plus the beauty of sock garters! Adding an additional star because Ubuki is so beautiful.
January 11, 2026
Das war etwas Feines, unaufgeregtes für zwischendurch, mit netten Charakteren.
March 22, 2026
6/10 tenía muy altas las expectativas...
May 3, 2026
Too good
July 17, 2026
Średnio mi podeszło
May 4, 2025
La mia recensione completa qui: https://fioridiciliegio.blogfree.net/...
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