Title: Desire
Author: Maki Kasumi and Yukine Honami
Publisher: Digital Manga Publishing, Inc
Copyright: 2004
ISBN: 1569709793
Pages: 184
Price: US $12.95
Rating: 9
Synopsis:
Title: Desire
Type: Yaoi 18+ Mature
Tagline: "Love without sex or sex without Love?"
..is what High school student Toru has to weigh in his mind. A quiet and shy member of the school's art club, Toru is quite a contrast to his best friend Ryoji, who is a handsome, loud and brash jock. Toru has harbored a crush on Ryoji for the longest time but hasn't confessed his fellings for fear of rejection. But from out of the blue, Ryoji suddenly admits that he gets "aroused" whenever he looks at Toru. Curious about this feeling, Ryoji proposes that he and Toru sleep together. Though appalled at the thought of having just casual sex, Toru's attraction towards Ryoji makes the proposition enticing nevertheless. Will Toru's secret desire for Ryoji compel him to accept his friend's sexual overtures?
Review:
The 'ye olde falling in love with your best friend' story, and yaoi to boot. This title doesn't disappoint with a 18+ mature rating of happy boy love images; but no male parts are shown. You get the gist anyways.
I loved this manga. It is a dramatic romance story about why you must be true to your feelings and never let doubt get in the way.
Poor Toru is left fighting his troubled thoughts constantly. Always battling with the question of how his beloved Ryoji will react to him. Toru's everlasting doubtful feelings keep you in suspense and glued to the pages.
The bonus story is a nice, small dose of fan service as well.
If you're into Yaoi Manga with the clearly defined uke and seme, this manga is for you.
