Sotsugyousei is a yaoi manga by Nakamura Asumiko, and is a direct sequel to Doukyuusei. As such, it's naturally pertinent for you to read Doukyuusei before progressing to Sotsugyousei.
Needless to say, we are reunited with Sajou and Kusakabe, as well as Hara, for some more shenanigans regarding their relationship. Yes, our two main leads are still very much in love and still very much pushing forward. What Sotsugyousei does differently from its predecessor is that it sheds a small amount of light on the difficulties of being a gay couple in Japan, although probably not as seriously as it could have. It is still a
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 Alternative TitlesSynonyms: Sotsugyosei: 2nd Season, 3rd Season, Graduate Japanese: 卒業生 More titlesInformationType: Manga
Volumes: 2
Chapters: 16
Status: Finished
Published: Jan 25, 2008 to Aug 28, 2009
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Nakamura, Asumiko (Story & Art) Statistics Ranked: N/A2 2 based on the top manga page. Please note that 'R18+' titles are excluded. Popularity: #933
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Aug 4, 2017
This is the sequel of Dokyuusei.
This manga has two parts: The first part, just like it's predecessor, Sotsugyousei is all about school, but this time they are third years. They have to decide about their future and about themselves. Except they already decided about themselves on the first part of this series, so nothing new about that. You could say they develop their feelings further instead. The conflicts are all about that same old "another girl", "not really gay", "third wheel with honest interest". But this time it's better and less childish than Dokyuusei is. This story does NOT have smut. Although Saijou is indeed REALLY sexy (like all ... 
Apr 4, 2021
Sotsugyousei is the sequel to Doukyuusei by Asumiko Nakamura.
It starts of with a couple of short stories that set the mood for the manga. The two characters Sajou Rihito and Kusakabe Hikaru are facing a crossroads in their relationship, they're in their last year of highschool and are unsure of what's going to happen afterwards when the pair has to pursue their vastly different dreams, far away from eachother. Where the manga really takes off is the chapter: "when you're close to crying". Sajou's mom gets diagnosed with cancer and Sajou (now having to live on his own due to his father working overseas) quickly becomes ... 
Feb 2, 2022
Once again, I instantly fell in love with Sajou and Kusakabe. They also give me this heartwarming feeling of tenderness. When I was reading this manga, I couldn't help but smile. The story was told at a slow yet comfortable pace. I like how the tension between Hikaru and Rihito builds, and we can see the difficulties they face. Also, the enthralling art style, as well as everything else, is stunning, and it makes me love the story. However, I still get uncomfortable with Hara sensei when he tries to touch Rihito, whom he knows is in a relationship. Even so, I enjoyed reading it
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Aug 3, 2022
Kusakabe's wholehearted dedication to bold gestures of affection contrasts so beautifully with Sajou's more shy and reserved manner. It was great getting to see how they came to terms with their relationship changing as they prepared to walk their own paths in life and figure out a place for each other in their plans for the future. These two volumes certainly have adorably fluffy moments where they casually learn more about each other, but if you're reading this series to see them explore their relationship and steadily let each other deeper into their lives, you may also be disappointed to see that there is a
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Dec 31, 2021
Same shit as the previous manga, but now with french kissing and sex. Which I imagine is desirable content for the target demographic.
Do the characters have any actual personalities now? Nope, they only role is still just being a gay couple, nothing less, nothing more. Is it even at least hinted as to why they have fallen love with the other person? Still nope. Is there any actual plotline this time beyond string of random scenes from that are supposed to be romantic? Nope. In fact, although I started reading this right after finishing the prequel, I was immediately confused as where in the story am ... |
