Review 14: Rifle Scope

Rifle Scope starts off with a bang - no, not like that. We are introduced to our main character, a shady punk who seems to be running from a bunch of guys after he stole an MD player (similar to an ipod). He has trouble shaking them, and, in a completely realistic move, he is kissed by a strange man on the street, thus obscuring him from view and allowing him to escape from his pursuers. The man calls himself the guy's savior and refuses to tell his name. He then leaves, along with the punk's stolen MD player, giving way to a beautiful line ("He got the Panasonic AND my first kiss! I can't believe this!").

In the true course of yaoi, Mr. Savior turns up the next day at the punk - Hiiro's - school as a transfer student. His name is ridiculously hard to remember, which is probably why he didn't bother telling Hiiro in the first place. Anyway, Savior turns out to be a really laid-back guy, and when Hiiro, the hot-tempered uke figure, demands his MD back... well, Hiiro phrases it to sound like his first kiss should have been enough of a reward, so he obviously deserves the stolen MD back. Mr. Savior responds to this by kissing Hiiro a few more times - very comically - and remarking that kissing isn't a big deal and he's just going to keep the MD player, thanks.

Let's just say that the fact that Savior Guy is completely uninterested in Hiiro despite the punk's vehement dislike of him - and obvious crush - makes this both hilarious and refreshing. Also, Savior Guy seems to have no idea of societal standards, as he does some very inappropriate things to Hiiro right in front of his classmates. Wow. Tactless, much?

Recommendation: If you're looking for comedy, give it a try. If you love hotheaded, lovably stubborn ukes, go ahead. Not so much for those who want a fairytale romance, nor for those of you looking for fascinating plots (good luck with that).