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Also known as: リンクス
by Natsuki Kizu
A collection of intertwining stories covering four not-quite lovers as they find what links them together. Akiba plays the piano and reminisces about Yahiko, a friend with benefits he can't quite bring himself to call his lover, despite how freely the man cares for him. Despite their constant bickering, Sado and Nakajo appear close enough to be lovers. But Nakajo has convinced himself he can never have Sado, which leads him to stay by his side while simultaneously looking for ways to hate him. Shibata is an overly friendly older man who rather insistently hits on Sekiya, a socially awkward radio DJ. Even with his radio DJ persona, Sekiya has a hard time expressing the roil of emotions within him. Kameda and Ogikawa get to know each other thanks to a stray cat. The two spend lazy days together, eating, drinking, and playing with their cat, all without calling it love. (Source: SuBLime) Note: Includes three extra chapters.
The StoryHoard editorial verdict
A collection of intertwining stories about four not-quite lovers, each drifting around one another in a web of unspoken feelings.
Pros
- Sophisticated, tender storytelling
- Subtle, layered emotions
Cons
- Very short, so stories are brief
- Some connections are hard to follow
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Read the full take
A collection of intertwining stories covering four not-quite lovers as they find what links them together. Akiba plays the piano and reminisces about Yahiko, a friend with benefits. The premise is a gentle, layered romance anthology about the many ways people can be connected without quite being together.The strength is the subtlety. The stories overlap in clever ways, and the emotions are understated but real. The shifting perspectives reward careful reading.The weaknesses are about structure. The stories are short, and some connections can be hard to follow. Readers wanting a single clear narrative may find it scattered.Recommended for readers who enjoy quiet, interconnected stories about love. Expect a subtle, reflective read that rewards attention. Each thread is quiet, but together they carry a real sense of how much goes unsaid between people.
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