Lovely Sick, Vol. 1 (Yaoi) 
asked by pits on November 24, 2006 3:39 AM
High school student Naoyuki Akiyoshi receives care 24/7 from his guardian and primary doctor, Ryouichi Sumi. Having confessed his love for his young ward, Ryouichi must prove to Naoyuki that true love will overcome all obstacles.
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Yes, the story is much more than what the summary depicts. I have a soft spot for doctor/patient relationship and am glad to add this latest release from Drama Queen to my Yaoi collection.
Initially Naoyuki seems bratty and spoilt but one third through the story this 18 year old young man has my full sympathy. His older doctor lover Ryouichi, like the previous reviewer comments, is hard to understand but his devotion to Naoyuki is touching, genuine and heartfelt even though it does border on obsession. On the other hand I understand the good doctor's overwelming possessiveness. He and Naoyuki have been lovers for 5 years (this means back when Naoyuki was 13 but we are Yaoi fan so this is not an issue) and Naoyuki is pitiful. He is an orphan as his parents have perished in the same accident which also left him on clutches.
The mangaka did a great job expressing the relationship between doctor and patient. As the story progresses, one just appreciate their deep love for one another and the fact that they do need one another.
Vol 1 ended with the possibility that Naoyuki may recover full usage of his legs and of course this leaves Ryouichi worried about their relationship in the event Naoyuki no longer needs him.
Drama Queen has given us another great Yaoi with deep emotional content. As they do adhere to their release date, I could not help but wish Drama Queen has licensed Kizuna and Embracing Love instead of Bebeautifulmanga who loves to keep on delaying week after week, month after month...
Initially Naoyuki seems bratty and spoilt but one third through the story this 18 year old young man has my full sympathy. His older doctor lover Ryouichi, like the previous reviewer comments, is hard to understand but his devotion to Naoyuki is touching, genuine and heartfelt even though it does border on obsession. On the other hand I understand the good doctor's overwelming possessiveness. He and Naoyuki have been lovers for 5 years (this means back when Naoyuki was 13 but we are Yaoi fan so this is not an issue) and Naoyuki is pitiful. He is an orphan as his parents have perished in the same accident which also left him on clutches.
The mangaka did a great job expressing the relationship between doctor and patient. As the story progresses, one just appreciate their deep love for one another and the fact that they do need one another.
Vol 1 ended with the possibility that Naoyuki may recover full usage of his legs and of course this leaves Ryouichi worried about their relationship in the event Naoyuki no longer needs him.
Drama Queen has given us another great Yaoi with deep emotional content. As they do adhere to their release date, I could not help but wish Drama Queen has licensed Kizuna and Embracing Love instead of Bebeautifulmanga who loves to keep on delaying week after week, month after month...
reviewed by ivan on November 28, 2006 10:59 AM
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I was originally leery when I first read the description for this book, it sounded as if it combined a spoiled boy with a besieged doctor. I was wrong. (Note to self: trust anything put out by `Drama Queen'!)
The sick high-schooler, Naoyuki, is not able to walk without aid and his ability to lead a normal life is curtailed. He has no family left and his feelings about his worth to society - to other people - is both heartwarming in its honesty and yet achingly sad.
In the beginning of this manga, he did *seem* spoiled to me by our valiant Doctor Sumi, but their relationship and Naoyuki's expectations and feelings are much more complex than that. As the description above states, Naoyuki wants to push the boundaries, rely more on himself and be less of a burden on his lover, Doctor Sumi.
I find the handsome Doctor to be the one who is harder to understand as he is in a position of power over the boy and his feelings towards Naoyuki's dependency are surprising. However, even though I was troubled by this, the Doctor truly will do anything for Naoyuki, and his honesty about his feelings for the boy is heartwarming.
The end of the book left me happy: both hopeful for the couple and looking forward to the next volume of this 3-part series!
Note: This is a Yaoi book, and there are scenes of that nature. I found them to be beautifully done, and very artistic in their rendering, much like the rest of the book.
The sick high-schooler, Naoyuki, is not able to walk without aid and his ability to lead a normal life is curtailed. He has no family left and his feelings about his worth to society - to other people - is both heartwarming in its honesty and yet achingly sad.
In the beginning of this manga, he did *seem* spoiled to me by our valiant Doctor Sumi, but their relationship and Naoyuki's expectations and feelings are much more complex than that. As the description above states, Naoyuki wants to push the boundaries, rely more on himself and be less of a burden on his lover, Doctor Sumi.
I find the handsome Doctor to be the one who is harder to understand as he is in a position of power over the boy and his feelings towards Naoyuki's dependency are surprising. However, even though I was troubled by this, the Doctor truly will do anything for Naoyuki, and his honesty about his feelings for the boy is heartwarming.
The end of the book left me happy: both hopeful for the couple and looking forward to the next volume of this 3-part series!
Note: This is a Yaoi book, and there are scenes of that nature. I found them to be beautifully done, and very artistic in their rendering, much like the rest of the book.
reviewed by skywalker on November 29, 2006 7:19 PM