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Scarlet
"When Akio falls for his beautiful classmate, Ryo, he quickly finds that Ryo has a cheating streak a mile wide. When Akio tries to end the relationship after one affair too many, Ryo goes to some drastic measures to show his love for Akio is true--even if it means making him bleed to prove it. Ryo's a complicated boy with issues that run deep, but will Akio be able to save Ryo from his own loneliness? ... [Includes] two side-stories that explore the complexities of a one-night stand and what happens whentwo boys from vastly different social circles get together"--
194 pages, Paperback
First published August 24, 2007
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October 3, 2022
Um, this has a lot of different triggers so please beware. This is a no for me.
This made me very uncomfortable. I can deal with a lot of different aspects and perspectives and I’d like to say I’m very open minded but this hit a new high of discomfort for me.
I like dark humor but I simply don’t think all the stories were well written. The stories themselves were kind of only surrounded by and solely focused on very difficult topics. That might have been okay if we saw the character development, chemistry, and emotion regarding the love (or lust) in this but it’s like the author just decided to pile sex and “I do this/I did this because I love you” on top of it with no other explanation or connection.
I gave stars for effort and for the fact that all stories weren’t the same and did better than others. Still ultimately triggering. I like the various ideas of complexity and complicated relationships but it could’ve been displayed better. In an entertaining and informative way.
This made me very uncomfortable. I can deal with a lot of different aspects and perspectives and I’d like to say I’m very open minded but this hit a new high of discomfort for me.
I like dark humor but I simply don’t think all the stories were well written. The stories themselves were kind of only surrounded by and solely focused on very difficult topics. That might have been okay if we saw the character development, chemistry, and emotion regarding the love (or lust) in this but it’s like the author just decided to pile sex and “I do this/I did this because I love you” on top of it with no other explanation or connection.
I gave stars for effort and for the fact that all stories weren’t the same and did better than others. Still ultimately triggering. I like the various ideas of complexity and complicated relationships but it could’ve been displayed better. In an entertaining and informative way.
August 5, 2010
Enclosed inside are a collection of stories that embody the sweetness, comedy, pain, and joy of loving someone or being in love. The emotions of the characters comes across strongly as they deal with their self doubts, loneliness, and despair; but also their undying devotion and need for their special someone-which sometimes borders on obsession.
Although I loved all of them, my favorite story was One Night Stand. Scarlet made me cry, while Scarred made me laugh. All in all this is one title that I would recommend for any yaoi fan.
Although I loved all of them, my favorite story was One Night Stand. Scarlet made me cry, while Scarred made me laugh. All in all this is one title that I would recommend for any yaoi fan.
August 28, 2025
Muchos culpan al tiempo de la mala calidad de las obras, pero yo más que nada le hecho la culpa a la poca responsabilidad que el autor asume acerca de las obras que elabora, así como sus protagonistas.
En este caso nos encontramos con Akio y ryo, dos chicos que se conocen en la universidad, es tanta su cercanía que provoca sentimientos de Akio por Ryo este sabe que su enamorado es un mujeriego, y que su última opción será estar con un hombre, y en el peor de los casos con él, sin embargo, esto cambia cuando Akio decide encontrar una pareja, a partir de ahí la dinámica se distorsiona para dar lugar a un momento trágico, pero casualmente normalizado, la violencia sexual se mezcla con la violencia física y psicológica por parte de Ryo, y a pesar de todo deciden tener una relación.
Como digo, nose que estaba pensando el autor.
En este caso nos encontramos con Akio y ryo, dos chicos que se conocen en la universidad, es tanta su cercanía que provoca sentimientos de Akio por Ryo este sabe que su enamorado es un mujeriego, y que su última opción será estar con un hombre, y en el peor de los casos con él, sin embargo, esto cambia cuando Akio decide encontrar una pareja, a partir de ahí la dinámica se distorsiona para dar lugar a un momento trágico, pero casualmente normalizado, la violencia sexual se mezcla con la violencia física y psicológica por parte de Ryo, y a pesar de todo deciden tener una relación.
Como digo, nose que estaba pensando el autor.
October 18, 2010
I love second story... Toki and Harumi are soooo cute. Gosh Toki is simply perfect.
August 20, 2021
This manga features three stories that each give a small glimpse into the inner thoughts of people in various types of complicated relationships.
The first one involved the clumsy and overly emotional Ryo, an obsessive boyfriend who is easily manipulated by woman into constantly sleeping around. He'd beg for forgiveness each time and after a while his boyfriend, Akio, even accepted it. However, after hooking up with a particularly controlling woman Akio decides he's had enough and tries to break up with Ryo. This doesn't work out too well since Ryo would rather kill him then allow him to be with anyone else (... and I'm here screaming are you freaking serious?!).
Him and his boyfriend definitely have what some would consider a toxic relationship but in the end, after all is said and done, they both seem happy so I'm guessing it works for them.
The other two stories were shorter but equally fascinating. The first one centers around the relationship that forms between two coworkers that have a one night stand, one of which is painfully shy. The second one focuses on the thoughts of a man in a relationship with someone prone to depression and low self esteem.
I really liked these stories because they were so different from what I normally read. And not only that, the way the mangaka conveyed the speaker's inner thoughts and feelings was masterfully done. Even when I thought they were crazy I understood them completely.
I should also mention that the art style was very pretty. All of the male characters were beautiful, especially Ryo.
I bought this manga on a whim, not knowing anything about it or the mangaka. Now I'm fascinated to see what their other stories are like. If they are anything like these I know I'll enjoy them.
The first one involved the clumsy and overly emotional Ryo, an obsessive boyfriend who is easily manipulated by woman into constantly sleeping around. He'd beg for forgiveness each time and after a while his boyfriend, Akio, even accepted it. However, after hooking up with a particularly controlling woman Akio decides he's had enough and tries to break up with Ryo. This doesn't work out too well since Ryo would rather kill him then allow him to be with anyone else (... and I'm here screaming are you freaking serious?!).
Him and his boyfriend definitely have what some would consider a toxic relationship but in the end, after all is said and done, they both seem happy so I'm guessing it works for them.
The other two stories were shorter but equally fascinating. The first one centers around the relationship that forms between two coworkers that have a one night stand, one of which is painfully shy. The second one focuses on the thoughts of a man in a relationship with someone prone to depression and low self esteem.
I really liked these stories because they were so different from what I normally read. And not only that, the way the mangaka conveyed the speaker's inner thoughts and feelings was masterfully done. Even when I thought they were crazy I understood them completely.
I should also mention that the art style was very pretty. All of the male characters were beautiful, especially Ryo.
I bought this manga on a whim, not knowing anything about it or the mangaka. Now I'm fascinated to see what their other stories are like. If they are anything like these I know I'll enjoy them.
August 6, 2020
Okay, so I’m not sure if this artist is ‘romanticizing’ toxic relationships or not.
The way I read it, it seems more like a satire. Super clever at showcasing various types of relationships. There’s a unique way the toxic relationships are displayed. From what I’ve noticed there is usually a secondary side character that makes remarks that the viewer would make. The behaviors are also extremely exaggerated and humor is placed perfectly to break the seriousness.
If you’re trigged by abusive relationships then you’ll want to skip the first story/couple for sure. I had a hard time reading it too.
The artwork is hit or miss with people. I happen to greatly enjoy it.
The way I read it, it seems more like a satire. Super clever at showcasing various types of relationships. There’s a unique way the toxic relationships are displayed. From what I’ve noticed there is usually a secondary side character that makes remarks that the viewer would make. The behaviors are also extremely exaggerated and humor is placed perfectly to break the seriousness.
If you’re trigged by abusive relationships then you’ll want to skip the first story/couple for sure. I had a hard time reading it too.
The artwork is hit or miss with people. I happen to greatly enjoy it.
August 22, 2021
I rated this a three-star because this is three stories in one and only one of them deserved more than a 3-star rating. I had high hopes for the first story which started off with an interesting story but quickly took a dark turn. The Second story was quite enjoyable with an elevator Romance. The Last Story was pretty forgettable.
August 25, 2017
3.5 stars, this is a tough one to rate because I love the other book by this author and I really wanted to love this one two. It features 3 couples so its hit and miss but some def cute parts!
December 11, 2023
can i rate it -5 stars?
October 26, 2019
First story.... Yikes. Interesting to read but if you're against romanticized toxic relationships just skip it. The second story was really cute though I enjoyed reading that one more.
March 11, 2014
¡DE NINGUNA MALDITA MANERA!
Comencé a leer este tomo en casa de una amiga y la verdad es que me moleste tanto con lo que leí que dije en voz alta que el tipo era un idiota por dejarse manipular así y el otro un cabrón, estúpido y desgraciado por hacerle todo eso solo por no saber decirle que no a nadie (No con esas palabras, pero es que ARGH!) y mi amiga me dijo "No, es que lo estas leyendo mal."
¿Pensar eso sobre una relación abusiva de un chico que se le impone a otro y luego lo engaña muchas veces por razones estúpidas y que al final lo deja porque una mujer así lo quiere para luego tratar de volver, violarlo y tratar de matarlo en el proceso es estar leyendo mal? Eso equivale a un "Demonios no" en mi lista.
One night stand, la otra historia, suaviza mucho la fuerza de la primera y casi hace que te guste el tomo, pero igual no acaba de salvarlo. Si alguien cree que mi criterio esta mal por favor lea este manga y explíqueme en que me equivoco, porque de lo contrario, esta es el peor tomo de romance yaoi que he leído y eso que he pasado por algunos bastante malos.
El arte es bastante bueno, no he revisado otros trabajos de este autor, pero seguro que mantiene la misma calidad de dibujo que en este.
Comencé a leer este tomo en casa de una amiga y la verdad es que me moleste tanto con lo que leí que dije en voz alta que el tipo era un idiota por dejarse manipular así y el otro un cabrón, estúpido y desgraciado por hacerle todo eso solo por no saber decirle que no a nadie (No con esas palabras, pero es que ARGH!) y mi amiga me dijo "No, es que lo estas leyendo mal."
¿Pensar eso sobre una relación abusiva de un chico que se le impone a otro y luego lo engaña muchas veces por razones estúpidas y que al final lo deja porque una mujer así lo quiere para luego tratar de volver, violarlo y tratar de matarlo en el proceso es estar leyendo mal? Eso equivale a un "Demonios no" en mi lista.
One night stand, la otra historia, suaviza mucho la fuerza de la primera y casi hace que te guste el tomo, pero igual no acaba de salvarlo. Si alguien cree que mi criterio esta mal por favor lea este manga y explíqueme en que me equivoco, porque de lo contrario, esta es el peor tomo de romance yaoi que he leído y eso que he pasado por algunos bastante malos.
El arte es bastante bueno, no he revisado otros trabajos de este autor, pero seguro que mantiene la misma calidad de dibujo que en este.
June 4, 2011
This was my first Hiro Madarame book and wow. There are three stories in this book and they are all beautiful (albeit frustrating) in their own way, I really can't think of any other word to describe it. But what really stands out in this book is the artwork.
There's nothing out there about the plot. It falls under the typical BL guidelines. Meet+DoubleGuess+Angst+Sex. Rinse and repeat, but the way they are told was very captivating. Combined with the artwork and you got a match made in BL heaven.
The translation seems inappropriate at some points, but it's a minor detail.
There's nothing out there about the plot. It falls under the typical BL guidelines. Meet+DoubleGuess+Angst+Sex. Rinse and repeat, but the way they are told was very captivating. Combined with the artwork and you got a match made in BL heaven.
The translation seems inappropriate at some points, but it's a minor detail.
May 12, 2013
The art is lovely. The angst is probably too close to reality. How many times have you or known of someone who has taken back an abusive stalker? The possibility of a happily-ever-after "It's love because he'd rather kill me than live without me!" ending is pure fairy tale. The other stories are about the anxiety of hooking up and contemplating the attraction to an unlovely person. Now, that's real life.
August 9, 2015
The first story isn't that great--it's not so bad having a weak "seme" once and a while, but when it gets to the point Ryo tries to break up with Akio because a girl told him to, it's just pathetic. Ryo also tries to kill Akio after raping him ("If I can't be with you no one can!"), and this just gets dismissed.
The last two stories are much, much better and much, much cuter.
The last two stories are much, much better and much, much cuter.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 8, 2010
At first I didn't think I was going to care much for this, as the art work is not my normal style. By the end of it however I was a convert. I loved the story and the quirky art syle. Looking forward to more in this series.
March 30, 2011
I'm weak to Madarame-sensei's artwork.. but I won't say that the story is just average, because it's the kind of manga that you can read again and again.
March 15, 2012
The first story's quite good, but I like the second story more than the first one. I wish the second story is much, much longer....
September 28, 2013
The first story is not healthy, and it's very violent. Not something I enjoyed.
The second story is cute, though.
The second story is cute, though.
July 27, 2016
3.5
Just a warning the first story is kinda... gore(?) I don't know if that's the word but if your sensible just skip the first couple.
Just a warning the first story is kinda... gore(?) I don't know if that's the word but if your sensible just skip the first couple.
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