The Rib of Adam

アダムの肋骨

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Published

Mar 31, 2018 to Mar 31, 2020

Authors:Michinoku, Atami

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Considering the fact that this is but a short indie BL story, the manga is quite enjoyable. I personally liked the fact that a mental issue is addressed, but there are multiple warnings not to take the events of the manga as a realistic depiction of it. It really puts you at ease from the start, so you can enjoy reading without any uncomfortable feelings. The plot is centred on a complicated relationship between two amusement park workers, one of which has multiple different personalities. If you take this condition as a metaphor, you might even enjoy it a self-search/self-recovery story. The art is very smooth andrefined, kind of makes you feel like you're experiencing a dream, so does the dynamic narrative style. The main character is a bit shallow, but does not go below the average level of BL protagonist. It is well compensated by a variety of well-thought personalities in his split-personality love interest, though. All in all, although short, this yaoi is quite decent and easy to read. And well, since it's short, you can easily finish it even if it's boring and at least enjoy the art.

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Synopsis

The amusement park is where the most unusual of characters can meet. However, Yuuma Hirose does not expect to witness a child kidnapping during his job there as a mascot. Quick on his feet, Yuuma gives chase and manages to save the child. When the kidnapper tries to escape, janitor Kazuha Shikiori expertly subdues the perpetrator just in time. The two park employees easily strike up a friendship, which is convenient since Kazuha has been assigned to be Yuuma's new roommate at the staff dormitory. Come morning, Kazuha is not who he seems anymore: his kind smile and friendly attitude are replaced by harsh words and a forceful manner—as though he has become a completely different person. Yuuma has much more to learn about his peculiar friend, particularly Kazuha's variously distinctive personalities. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

A wholesome manga with a very dark background, a little psychological twist and much much love and affection ! Despite the story being short, its very well written with a good backstory, character build up and affection. The story is interesting enough that it makes you keep going. I love how the characters are build up, both main characters but also side characters. What i feel is missing tho, is that there isn't really any clear transaction from when they goes from friends to lovers. It kinda just happen, cause one of the main characters were pushing for intercourse. There weren't any real conversationslike "let's become a couple" it was more like "i'll never leave you" but then again so can you say to a dear friend, so i guess they are now friends-with-benefits? I don't know... Also i find it a little dissapointed how the end suddenly cut off. I mean for some people they might have thought it was a nice ending, and a bonus with the side story, but i would have wanted a more... something... ending. I don't know. Maybe i just want more of this manga xD Overall its wholesome manga with a lot of emotions. I recommend reading it, despite the dark past of the main character.

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