Alternative TitlesSynonyms: xx Happier, Stalking Baby, The Direction of Longing Japanese: ディア・グリーン 瞳の追うのは
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Type: Manga
Volumes: 3
Chapters: 25
Status: Finished
Published: Mar 24, 2005 to Sep 24, 2009
StatisticsScore: 8.091 (scored by 733 users)
Ranked: #7132
Popularity: #2232
Members: 1,356
Favorites: 22 1 indicates a weighted score
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SynopsisIn high school, Ryouko introduces her boyfriend, Otoumi Kou, to her best male friend, Yajima Yukari. Upon their first meeting, neither of them think highly of the other. It isn't until they get to know one another do they realize that their first impressions were sorely off key.
Despite Ryouko and Otoumi's break up sometime later, five years have passed and Otoumi and Yajima remain good friends. Always going out of their way to see one another occasionally, even if it it's not always an appropriate time.
It isn't until Otoumi's graduation does he get a confession from a school mate, Ochiyama, leaving Otoumi heavily confused. When he starts hanging around Ochiyama and even kisses him, Yajima is left confused about his own feelings towards Otoumi.
With the two of them confused, their friendship takes a dangerous and unusual turn. Will they realize the others feelings? or will they be forced to part ways?
Included one-shots:
Volume 1: xx Happier
Volume 2: Stalking Baby; The Direction of Longing |
Related MangaSide story: Dear Green
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aindah
15 of 20 people found this review helpful
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24 of 25 chapters read
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I've read a fair share of shounen-ai mangas, and I must say, that this is, by far, the best one I have come across so far. It is a beautiful love story, which follows the development of new feelings between two friends, as well as their reluctance to act on those feelings.
What I especially enjoyed in was the fact that this manga deals not only with their love life, but also with their work, family and friends, and how it all relates and influences their relationship.
It is a well rounded story of everyday things two people in love go through. And it would not be a rounded story if it didn't go beyond implying that the relationship between the characters is sexual. It contains a few somewhat explicit scenes, so if you don't like that...well, I thought you oughta know.
Another positive thing is that the story does not finish once they get together. It shows that a love story is not only a story about 'the hunt' but also about living together, doing the chores, and going on each other's nerves.
All in all, in my personal opinion, Hitomi no Ounowa is not only the best shounen ai manga I've read. I would expand the classification and call it the best romance manga I've had the pleasure of reading.
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Have you ever experienced that special feeling you get when reading something really good? I can guarantee you that when you read either of these, it doesn't matter which one, you will get that soothing feel.
The stories are developing naturally, no sudden rush to get to the action. It all feels very realistic. Then when needed, you will get the sweet moments you're looking for.
Ultimately, both manga leave you wanting more of the tender relationships.
In both, originally straight guy falls for another straight guy, which he has known for some time already, and after some struggles it works out between them.
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Both are very realistic, Josei-ish, and with extremely well-developed plots. Unlike so much of the yaoi out there, these aren't purely about smut between two cliched characters. Both have lots of drama, feelings, and complex relationships involved. Nothing is rushed, and it doesn't end after they get together. Also, there isn't that annoyingly obvious distinction between the seme and the uke. If you liked one, you'll definitively like the other.
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