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叶わぬ恋の結び方 [Red thread] #2
Stringing You Along
Kaoru Kamisawa doesn't have your run-of-the-mill job. He makes his living by cutting ties for people by literally cutting the invisible string that connects them to each other. One day, he meets Hara, who comes to him in desparation to get a woman to stop stalking him. Hara is a little skeptical at first, but gradually starts having feelings for Kaoru. But, Kaoru knows it won't last. His special gift also robs him of his own "red string of fate" that connects a person to the partner they're destined for. Kaoru tries to keep Hara away, but can he...?
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October 21, 2022
the angst👺 the pain🥊
the ending was so😭
Hara-san you have my respect🙂
the ending was so😭
Hara-san you have my respect🙂
September 9, 2024
dios es muy mala esta historia lo peor es que la premisa es buenísima me gusta la idea de que esté con alguien que no es su pareja destina pero nooo aparte de que se enamoran re rápido los personajes son aburridisimos y hay frases que tiran que arruinan todo el ambiente habido y por haber pero yo recuerdo que esta historia me gustaba mucho más que la anterior asi que voy con fe de amar el segundo tomo y que me haga olvidar este horrible inicio 1.5
October 17, 2018
How could you end it like that? ç_ç I wanted to see their red string, bcs I'm sure in the end the uke will finally see that they are fated....
4 stars
4 stars
January 20, 2024
??? why would you call a bottom "a woman" ?
20240120 update: man, i'm a sucker for anything red thread related. this one goes against it, and i LOVE IT.
20240120 update: man, i'm a sucker for anything red thread related. this one goes against it, and i LOVE IT.
December 23, 2021
Ngl I choked up a little when I saw the pinky rings. Just the right amount of angst and fluff. Would definitely recommend reading this
June 6, 2023
5.00 ★ — tempted to kill myself after this.
November 16, 2023
pinche manga todo bonito y precioso
estaba al borde de un colapso nervioso por el angst y se me calmó todo cuando terminó bien, vivan los novios carajo
estaba al borde de un colapso nervioso por el angst y se me calmó todo cuando terminó bien, vivan los novios carajo
February 12, 2021
LOVED IT!!! Kamisawa is in the business of cutting the strings that connect people but he is also able to see red string of fate of the ones who you are destined to be with. Kamisawa believes he doesn't have a fated person because everyone who he's loved has left him for their fated one. Hara-san hires him to cut a string that connects him to his stalker. Hara-san falls in love with Kaoru-kun but Kaoru-kunis afraid because he know he will one day to see that red string connecting him to another. I pretty sure you know what happens from here.... I am glad it all works out though. I wish we found out why Kaoru-kun doesn't get a fated one and I wish we had seen a red string around them in the end because it obvious they will stay together no matter what comes their way. I definitely wanted MORE!!!!!
July 19, 2020
This was a really interesting take on the 'red string of fate' concept - I thought it was really interesting to have a character who could not only see the strings between people (and not just the fated red strings either) but also had the power to cut them.
While I did find this story to be very 'insta-lovey', oh my gosh, did Kamisawa and Hara's relationship tug at my heartstrings. I loved the way Akira Yoshio flipped the concept of 'fated persons' on it's head! The differentiation between a connection to a fated partner, and happiness or love is not one I've ever considered, and nor has any story I've ever read on the topic. Since posting this review, I've already re-read this (and the sequel, which is even more heart-wrenchingly beautiful).
While yes, this series does feature a substantial amount of smut, this is an instance where I think the story actually calls for it. So unless you are really against that type of thing or are underage, I really recommend picking this up for an innovative take on a classic trope.
While I did find this story to be very 'insta-lovey', oh my gosh, did Kamisawa and Hara's relationship tug at my heartstrings. I loved the way Akira Yoshio flipped the concept of 'fated persons' on it's head! The differentiation between a connection to a fated partner, and happiness or love is not one I've ever considered, and nor has any story I've ever read on the topic. Since posting this review, I've already re-read this (and the sequel, which is even more heart-wrenchingly beautiful).
While yes, this series does feature a substantial amount of smut, this is an instance where I think the story actually calls for it. So unless you are really against that type of thing or are underage, I really recommend picking this up for an innovative take on a classic trope.
May 12, 2023
Pensé que en el segundo tomo seguiríamos a la parejita anterior y no, es una completamente diferente. Aquí seguimos la historia de Kaoru, él es quién tiene el poder de ver e interactuar con los hilos, pero, por su trabajo, sabe que nunca tendrá un hilo rojo. Él conoce a Hara para liberarlo de una acosadora, pero este se enamora de Kaoru casi que de inmediato.
A ver, el instalove en estas historias me choca un poco, en el anterior entiendo que igual el hilo afecta y todo fue muy kawaii, pero aquí no. Además todo se pone muy hot rápidamente 🔥🔥🔥. Demasiado hot.
Aparte de eso, no conocemos a Hara, él es ¿melancólico, tierno y bueno en la cama? ¿Eso si quiera es una personalidad? En el caso de Kaoru vemos un poco de su familia y pasado, sin embargo, es tan breve que puede ser olvidable.
Ojalá hubieran más capítulos como la cita, adoré lo tiernitos que se veían juntos y me gusta más el proceso de falling in love sin tanto 🔥 involucrado.
Pero qué se le va a hacer. Al fin y al cabo es una lectura ligera y, con un poco de vergüenza, debo decir que la disfruté aunque sigo prefieriendo un slow burn sin tanta pasión en medio.
A ver, el instalove en estas historias me choca un poco, en el anterior entiendo que igual el hilo afecta y todo fue muy kawaii, pero aquí no. Además todo se pone muy hot rápidamente 🔥🔥🔥. Demasiado hot.
Aparte de eso, no conocemos a Hara, él es ¿melancólico, tierno y bueno en la cama? ¿Eso si quiera es una personalidad? En el caso de Kaoru vemos un poco de su familia y pasado, sin embargo, es tan breve que puede ser olvidable.
Ojalá hubieran más capítulos como la cita, adoré lo tiernitos que se veían juntos y me gusta más el proceso de falling in love sin tanto 🔥 involucrado.
Pero qué se le va a hacer. Al fin y al cabo es una lectura ligera y, con un poco de vergüenza, debo decir que la disfruté aunque sigo prefieriendo un slow burn sin tanta pasión en medio.
November 3, 2020
Gosh, I loved this whole series, but this volume was my favorite.
Kamisawa can see and cut the many strings that are attached to a person, including the red string of fate that he cuts for Keiji in volume 1. However, Kamisawa will never have a string of his own because it is his job, as the person in his family who has inherited these abilities, to help others. He maintains casual relationships because he knows that no relationship, at least for him, will ever be fated.
This changes when he meets Hara, a man who hires him to get rid of a stalker. Once the string is cute, Hara expresses interest in Kamisawa and the two begin a strictly sexual relationship. Kamisawa knows that they cannot have more, but this doesn't stop him from having feelings for Hara and eventually agreeing to enter into a committed relationship.
What I love most about this story are the complex feelings that the characters have. Kamisawa desperately wants what other people have, but never thinks that he will get it, so he is constantly in a state of running away. He has one foot in his relationship with Hara and the other out because he knows that, no matter how much happiness he is allowing himself, it will one day have to end. It's heartbreaking.
I loved seeing his character development, his insecurities, and Hara's commitment and unceasing love. GAH. Epic.
Kamisawa can see and cut the many strings that are attached to a person, including the red string of fate that he cuts for Keiji in volume 1. However, Kamisawa will never have a string of his own because it is his job, as the person in his family who has inherited these abilities, to help others. He maintains casual relationships because he knows that no relationship, at least for him, will ever be fated.
This changes when he meets Hara, a man who hires him to get rid of a stalker. Once the string is cute, Hara expresses interest in Kamisawa and the two begin a strictly sexual relationship. Kamisawa knows that they cannot have more, but this doesn't stop him from having feelings for Hara and eventually agreeing to enter into a committed relationship.
What I love most about this story are the complex feelings that the characters have. Kamisawa desperately wants what other people have, but never thinks that he will get it, so he is constantly in a state of running away. He has one foot in his relationship with Hara and the other out because he knows that, no matter how much happiness he is allowing himself, it will one day have to end. It's heartbreaking.
I loved seeing his character development, his insecurities, and Hara's commitment and unceasing love. GAH. Epic.
February 6, 2021
Sometimes, I'm just in the mood for yaoi, and that's how it be. This was really cute, though their relationship did feel a bit too insta-lovey (that's to be expected of yaoi, though). The drawing style, characters, and plot were all nice, and I have to say I'm a sucker for that fate-string element. I especially loved the way this manga actually subverts it, and . Of course, this is still a yaoi, and I can't say it's in any way complex or profound, but I really enjoyed it. Particularly so because it was mostly fluff, which is actually what I'm secretly searching for in all this lewd yaoi (ye, counterproductive, I know).
May 30, 2021
«To hell with fate.»
Ho sempre amato questa autrice e le sue opere, non sono mai scontate e i personaggi sono sempre molto amabili.
Questo però mi ha distrutta.
Non riesco nemmeno ad immaginare quanta tristezza abbia provato Kamisawa nel corso della sua vita per colpa di questo “potere”: immaginate riuscire a vedere i vari fili del destino ma non averne di propri, vedere le persone amate innamorarsi di altre persone e abbandonarvi. Dio che tristezza. Raga preparate i fazzoletti e il vostro cuore, non siete pronti a questo manga.
Ho sempre amato questa autrice e le sue opere, non sono mai scontate e i personaggi sono sempre molto amabili.
Questo però mi ha distrutta.
Non riesco nemmeno ad immaginare quanta tristezza abbia provato Kamisawa nel corso della sua vita per colpa di questo “potere”: immaginate riuscire a vedere i vari fili del destino ma non averne di propri, vedere le persone amate innamorarsi di altre persone e abbandonarvi. Dio che tristezza. Raga preparate i fazzoletti e il vostro cuore, non siete pronti a questo manga.
January 24, 2024
Este es de los casos en los que el spin-off me gusta más que la historia original. Llevo literalmente AÑOS buscando este manga y POR FIN LO ENCONTRÉ 😭😭😭.
En pocas palabras, lo amé, era justo lo que necesitaba, así que no me puedo quejar. Es una historia corta pensada para un solo tomo, así que dentro de lo que cabe, me ha convencido. Te quiero mucho Akira Yoshio.
Me gusta que los personajes no estén predestinados, y que ni aún por magia del guión lo estén. Ellos simplemente se aman mucho y lo que diga el destino es irrelevante. AMO.
En pocas palabras, lo amé, era justo lo que necesitaba, así que no me puedo quejar. Es una historia corta pensada para un solo tomo, así que dentro de lo que cabe, me ha convencido. Te quiero mucho Akira Yoshio.
Me gusta que los personajes no estén predestinados, y que ni aún por magia del guión lo estén. Ellos simplemente se aman mucho y lo que diga el destino es irrelevante. AMO.
January 13, 2021
3.5 stars
The insta-love was really quick, but I'll give it a pass because Hara was 100% into Kaoru and respectful of his wishes. Even though Kaoru kept a strict line in their relationship, he still fell for Hara even knowing that it'll end up in heartbreak for him. The pain Kaoru felt knowing that the red string of fate's never given him a happy ending and trying to protect himself was so heartbreaking.
The insta-love was really quick, but I'll give it a pass because Hara was 100% into Kaoru and respectful of his wishes. Even though Kaoru kept a strict line in their relationship, he still fell for Hara even knowing that it'll end up in heartbreak for him. The pain Kaoru felt knowing that the red string of fate's never given him a happy ending and trying to protect himself was so heartbreaking.
June 22, 2024
Tiene detalles muy mínimos q se pueden considerar malos pero duran tan poco q no les tome importancia; cada cosa q paso me pareció necesaria y el miedo q tenía el prota me pareció completamente normal porq aunq si su caso viene porq puede ver el hilo rojo, creo fielmente q en la vida real dicho miedo esta por no sentirnos suficientes antes nuestra potencial pareja; esta corto y bonito, me gusto.
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July 14, 2024
I really like the story idea of this manga. With Yoshio-sensei's pretty good execution, this manga doesn’t feel boring.
One downside that I think is quite unfortunate is ... although the character visuals are beautifully and impressively drawn, I think Yoshio-sensei doesn't quite manage to convey the emotions in each character's expressions.
One downside that I think is quite unfortunate is ... although the character visuals are beautifully and impressively drawn, I think Yoshio-sensei doesn't quite manage to convey the emotions in each character's expressions.
February 1, 2021
Uno de mis mangas favoritos. Me gusta que la historia sea tan sencilla y que mande a tomar por culo al destino. Los personajes son amor y me gusta mucho su dinámica y también el desarrollo de la trama.
September 23, 2021
Las historias sobre el Hilo Rojo del destino siempre son las de mis favoritas. Ya conocimos a Kaoru en el anterior volumen y me pareció un personaje único, del cual quería saber mas. Recién cuando descubre que había otro volumen estaba tan feliz.
March 31, 2024
Santa cachucha. 🐥
La historia es un poquito más madura y adulta que la otra, tampoco se ahonda mucho en el trabajo de Kaoru pero lo conocemos mejor y está lindo, Hara es muy bonito también.;;;;;;
Igual prefiero el primer tomo, pero este también es bastante bonito.
La historia es un poquito más madura y adulta que la otra, tampoco se ahonda mucho en el trabajo de Kaoru pero lo conocemos mejor y está lindo, Hara es muy bonito también.;;;;;;
Igual prefiero el primer tomo, pero este también es bastante bonito.
September 28, 2024
On va pas se mentir c’est quand même très centré sur le c*l 😅 donc à ne pas lire avant 18 ans. Mais hormis ça, l’histoire est plutôt sympa. Je pense que l’idée du fil est intéressante et aurait pu être creusée davantage, j’aurais même aimé que cela soit mis plus en avant
December 29, 2024
¿Me hubiera gustado más desarrollo de la premisa inicial? Sí, necesité más, sentí que todo fue muy rápido.
En una parte llegué a confundirme por el parecido de los personajes, no entendía qué pasaba (ya releí para aclarar eso)
3⭐️
En una parte llegué a confundirme por el parecido de los personajes, no entendía qué pasaba (ya releí para aclarar eso)
3⭐️
October 15, 2020
This is the good good angst!! And a more interesting take on the red strings of fate.
February 9, 2021
★~(◡‿◡✿)
June 21, 2021
fighting fate. fighting the predestined.
October 2, 2021
I cried 😭💕💕
January 1, 2022
I liked this one even more than the first one! Oh my GOD!! The ANGST!!! So good. I loved this one so much. Hara and Kaoru were so fucking cute. Sobbing. This was adorable.
January 21, 2022
4🌟
Hay que darse la oportunidad a uno mismo, la oportunidad de ser feliz.
Hay que darse la oportunidad a uno mismo, la oportunidad de ser feliz.
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