Welcome to BRB, everyone! I decided to post
two yaoi reviews this time, since one was an extremely short read. Both are
written and drawn by Uki Ogasawara, who is also the creator of Black Sun, and
other yaoi manga like Houyou Jikken, Urakatana Kami no Ki, and so on.
One Night Resort is a one shot. In other
words: a very short, very hot M/M story. In this case, ten colour pages of
naughtiness. Basically, two men with considerably dangerous occupations, who
haven’t seen one another in a year, meet at an expensive hotel. I really can’t
tell you more because I’d spoil it; after all, it is only ten pages…. It is beautifully
illustrated and the story ending has a unique twist. This “one shot” is
synonymous of Ms. Ogasawara’s work, perfectly executed as always! 4.5 Stars!
Netsujou No Virtuoso is a yaoi manga with
great bishies! ^_^!! The uke is just as gorgeous as the semi. Kenzo Shinozuka
is an out-of-work pianist with actual talent that attracts the eye of a wealthy
nobleman, Lorenzo Carlucci, who offers to be his patron. Of course, Kenzo jumps
at the opportunity to entertain plus make money. However, Lorenzo exacts a
price that Kenzo isn’t necessarily willing to pay. Sex and debauchery is only
part of the problem. Once again, Ms. Ogasawara has created a cast of
interesting characters. Kenzo is strong, and determined to get what he wants,
where Lorenzo battles a few demons from his past that have reached into the
present. At first, I found this yaoi a little confusing to follow. Lorenzo
comes across as a narcissistic nut bar, and Kenzo was about as lost as I was in
regard to Lorenzo’s borderline psychotic behaviour. But once the plot evolved I
started to understand what was going on.
As with most yaoi, Netsujou No Virtuoso has
explicit sex and a fair amount of it, as Lorenzo seems to flit from bed to bed
and man to man without adequate reasons. The drawing is excellent, and the
story so-so. I loved the art, but I wasn’t crazy about Lorenzo’s lack of a
spine, though I understand why he was like that. Basically, he drove me crazy,
and I felt the plot was weak. I give this yaoi 3.5 Stars!
Happy Yaoi Hunting!
Blak Rayne
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