Our Everlasting Volume 2 (Yaoi)

by Touko Kawai

Surfer dude Houryu and shy intellectual Shouin are very much in love. Theirdays together are filled with happiness, but when Shouin's French tutor --a handsome and openly gay man named Nanami -- makes his affection forShouin known, doubts begin to surface between the couple. Houryu begins tobelieve Nanami's theory that Houryu is at heart a straight man and will turn toa woman when his experimentation period with Shouin is over.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1569709165
• ISBN13: 9781569709160
• Release Date: March 2006
• Publisher: Digital Manga Publishing
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 8.3"
• Age Range: 16 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 11 and higher

Customer Reviews

potent love

after all horyu and shouin went through in the first volume, one might think that life is smooth-sailing for this twosome. au contraire, because if that's the case, volume two wouldn't be in existence! this time around, trouble comes in the form of a new suitor, a past dalliance and of all the things... the ocean, or specifically, horyu's love for all things aquatic (well, not everything aquatic... just surfing). what's interesting is that the concerns hounding these two lovebirds are valid - none of those ridiculous plot devices that overruns most manga - as is the way it is tied up at the end. both horyu and shouin are shown with flaws and the way they react to their often uncertain future are both realistic and touching. kawai-sensei's ability to imbue humanity in her characters is apparent in this manga. as usual, kawai-sensei's art is modern, gorgeous and sensual. there's just something very sweet and yet sexy about her art. her characters' chibi-fied forms are cute without being annoying, and are actually fun to look at. also, her characters are always adorable; brooding dudes included. speaking of brooding dudes, the extra story included in this manga revolves around a film student and his mysterious, charismatic yet slovenly film subject. i am utterly in love with this story, and the chapter is waaay to short to do them justice. thankfully though, kawai-sensei has produced a separate series on this couple, called "in the walnut". unfortunately, this title has yet been licensed in the states. all in all, volume two of our everlasting continues the tone and sensibilities of its predecessor, making it a satisfying round two of one of the sweetest and beautiful yaoi romances out there. UPDATE: in the walnut is now licensed and will be published sometime at the end of 2007. keep a look out for it!

Lovely!

I love Toko Kawai's works. She is one Yaoi mangaka/artist who does not need steamy sex scenes to hold my interest. Vol 2 explores every angle of our lovers' feelings for each other beautifully - their doubt, insecurities and vulnerability and the fragility of their love. Kawai's words are simple yet deeply emotional (the translation is well done) and the facial expressions are vividly effective. Her story line may seem simple but it is her characters and the development of their love which shine. Horyu and Shouin overcoming all odds to be together simply tugs at my heart strings. Now if only DMP will translate the rest of her works.

The Story Continues

Again the story is the same just a little edgier with some more interesting scenes in the car... Oh and this time they don't have to find eachother just how to hold on to each other as their futures are closing in and trying to lead them in sepearte ways.