Starting
With a Kiss, Vol 2
Author: Youka
Nitta
Publisher: Sublime
Publishing
American release date: November 13, 2012
Format/Genre/Length: Manga/Yaoi/192 pages,
Publisher/Industry Age Rating: M (Mature), Parental Advisory – Explicit Content
Overall Personal Rating: ★★★★★
Domoto’s accidental discovery of the continuing relationship between
Tohru and Matsumi, via evidence left at the scene of a spontaneous tryst in the
stairwell, does not bode well. He made it clear to Matsumi that he was not to
touch Tohru in that way, and in his eyes the younger man has flagrantly
disregarded his instructions. He bides his time and makes his move against
Matsumi. When Tohro catches on to the fact that Matsumi is in trouble, he races
to his father and wants to use some of the boys to find out where Domoto’s
taken Matsumi. His father tells him to be patient, they’re grown men and they’ll
work it out. I think this shows that Tohru cares for Matsumi more than he lets
on, or he wouldn’t be so concerned about his welfare, and despite his almost
cavalier attitude toward the other man at times.
This volume concentrates on Tohru and Matsumi’s growing relationship,
which is obviously more than just the physical aspects, although they are
certainly not suffering in that department either. At the same time, they must
deal with their respective roles within the Yazuka organization, and their
future, whether they end up together or not. Tohru fears Matsumi becoming a Yazuka
because of him, and doesn’t accept that the decision comes from Matsumi’s deep
feelings for him. Matsume tries to make him see he’d do anything for Tohru, to
be with him.
There are forces working against them, and the arrival of Tohru’s cousin
Asato only throws oil on the fire. Matsumi thinks there’s more to him than
meets the eye, especially when he starts to plant certain ideas inside of
Tohru. Who will have the greater influence on Tohru, and who will he trust more?
The characters are evolving nicely, and there is definite plot
development, as well as plenty of sex. I liked this volume a little better than
the first, although I enjoyed that thoroughly. The artwork is beautiful, as
always. The sex is hot, and I love the chemistry between Tohru and Matsumi. I
can’t wait for the next volume, although there’s no indication when it will be
released. Not soon enough for me!
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