Blue
Morning, Vol 8
Author: Shoko Hidaka
Publisher: SuBLime Publishing
American
release date: November 12, 2019
Format/Genre/Length: Paperback/Manga/Yaoi/282 pages
Overall Personal Rating: ★★★★★
The time is fast approaching for
Akihito’s departure for England, and there is so much to be done, arrangements
to be made. Knowing the feudal system is dying, Akihito is building the future
of the Kuze house on much firmer foundations, such as the railroad and various
industries. He and Katsuragi must fit in as much time together as they can,
knowing they will be separated for two long years.
Meanwhile, Soichiro has been
coerced at least into the arranged marriage he never wanted, his heart
belonging to a geisha he can never have. He girds himself to meet his intended,
only to find that Katsuragi works in mysterious ways.
Their time together drawing to a
close, Katsuragi bares his soul to Akihito and tells him two years away from
him is too long. In talking to Amamiya, Soichiro expresses his gratitude for
what Katsuragi has done for him, and wishes him and Akihito the same good
fortune. Akihito has had matching watches made for him and Katsuragi, which he
presents to him just before he asks would he like to come to England with him.
What will Katsuragi’s response be?
This is the final volume of Blue
Morning. So much going on, so much up in the air. I grew hopeful and anxious by
turns the farther I read. This is the culmination of what Akihito and Katsuragi
both have been working toward, even if it didn’t always appear so. This is a
story very rich in both plot and character development, as well as beautiful
artwork. I invested my heart in the story of these two men, followed their
relationship through good times as well as hard times. Cheered, laughed, and
cried. I’m sorry the story has come to an end, yet in my heart it isn’t over,
and I know it will go on forever.
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