Review 35: Heart

Art: 7
Plot: 6
Characters: 6
Sex: 5

I don't know what to think about this one, but it isn't a good thought, whatever it is. This centers on Kouhei, an underclassman, and the upperclassman idol of the archery club, Akira. They have an odd relationship that works something to the effect of a... bootycall. Whenever Akira wants a little somethin' somethin', he bullies Kouhei into coming over to his house... or his car... or - well, you get the picture. And Kouhei wants to find out why Akira acts so carelessly. He wishes to discover what the 'shadow behind Akira's eyes' came from. Through this, the two have a sickening slave and master relationship that puts Kouhei continuously on the losing side.

The art is meh. Not that great, but not terrible.

The plot is odd and unappealing. I'm sorry, but I'd rather not see an uke being constantly pressured into sex that he doesn't appear to want all that much. Not to mention the disturbing way that Akira manipulates him into doing so.

The characters are just plain bad. Kouhei doesn't have any shred of dignity left, and this is plain when he even submits to a piercing despite being scared silly of the pain and of what his family will think (hint: the piercing isn't located anywhere near his ears). I don't care what kind of past Akira has, it still doesn't excuse him for being no more than a rapist. The whole situation reminds me of "No Money", which is very bad for this manga.

The sex is pretty standard, but is tainted by the fact that it's not entirely consensual, and with all the pressure from Akira, it ends up being just sad. Not attractive at all.

All in all, 24/40. Pretty sad.

Recommendation: I don't even know. Well, try it if you are feeling bold. Wahaha!