Noble Contract

by Kae Maruya

Hikaru ist bei einem Reiseveranstalter angestellt und wünscht sich nichts mehr, als im Ausland zu arbeiten. Dafür muss er jedoch erst ein Examen bestehen, bei dem er kläglich scheitert. Sein Leben ändert sich unerwartet, als er im Park auf einen Fremden stößt. Hikaru nimmt den gutaussehenden Leo mit zu sich nach Hause. Er erklärt sich bereit, Leo während seines einwöchigen Besuchs in Japan zu begleiten. Doch immer wieder stellt sich Hikaru die Frage, wer Leo wirklich ist und aus welchem Land er stammt! Welche Absichten verfolgt der mysteriöse Fremde?!

Genres: Manga, Yaoi, Romance, M M Romance, Comics, Boys Love, Shounen Ai

232 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2008

About the author

MARUYA Kae
Name (in native language): 円屋榎英

Reviews

[Kati · Rating 3 out of 5]

Wonderfully drawn and tastefully done sex scenes. But a bit too sweet and gentle for my liking. I would've preferred the story to be more intense.

[Lissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lovely artwork. Story was a bit contrived, but still sweet. I'd actually like to see the couple struggle a bit finding their balance after the story ends. Might make for a more impacting story. But I'm still a sucker for the whole classic romance theme, so I really liked it.

[Halvéen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Was ok and I love her arts but the story's nothing special really. When it comes to Kae Mayura I would rather recommend "Cool as you" (I like series much more than oneshots anyway)

[Seren · Rating 5 out of 5]

Leo <3

[Bex Mae · Rating 4 out of 5]

A love that transcends social status, gender, and culture. I enjoyed this one a lot. The characters are beautifully drawn, and the older art style isn't overly stylized and is nice to look at. Hikaru inspires Leo to be a better person, to fight for what he wants, regaining the agency that has been stripped from him as a result of his position in society. Hikaru sees and likes Leo for the person he truly is, a trapped man with a heart of gold, who, while treating most people like they are beneath him, does not do so maliciously, but is most likely a product of his upbringing. They're great for each other, I hope Leo uses his political power as king and decrees Hikaru marriageable, that would be the ideal ending.

[miri.miri · Rating 5 out of 5]

Arte bonita e estrangeiro suspeito
Eis que você vira guia turístico de um belo estrangeiro e... muita coisa rola aqui, mas o que me chama a atenção é o desenvolvimento do personagem.. enfim quando ler você vai saber o quanto esse loiro melhora como pessoa e personagem. Sobre o romance, esses dois tem grandes diferenças, seus mundos são opostos mesmo assim o amor nasce disso, outro ponto positivo do mangá! E já pela capa da pra ver a beleza dos traços da(o) mangaká.

[Mari · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'll always like royal bl.