#youka+nitta

[hatsumishinogu]

Zeimu Shokuin no Umazake Vol.1

[gatoraid]

Mushiba - 『あなたオレンジ この街ブルー』　(Anata orenji kono machi buruu / You’re orange, this town’s blue)

Tankoubon release on 2024/10/24

(Chapters also available on .Bloom’s website)

[sunny-in-gotham]

rereading bl manga from my teens bc I remembered my old mangago account 🫡 feeling ancient

[rageprufrock]

BTW the BL media to political action pipeline narrative is actually the plot to the end of Haru o Daiteita after Youka Nitta kills Katou and Iwaki is so fucked up about it he runs for office and pushes gay marriage through the Japanese National Diet.

[snarkymonkeyprime]

I've been reading too much yaoi manga as of late (damn you Youka Nitta) so my head keeps seeing destiel manga and it fits too well with the title I thought of yesterday, @magic-ramen.

I am trash.

[zazierainyday123]

Hello, I read Haru wo daiteita, Alive and afterward, can I ask you what do you think of the relationship between Iwaki and Katou's nephew, Yousuke? I am quite confused,, because in Afterward they live together and they have very close bond, but for me Katou is irreplaceable.I really would like see what other people think about that

I personally found the idea of Yousuke living with Iwaki to be okay but it was the other things surrounding it that made me either uncomfortable or pissed off.

I honestly didn't like the inclusion of Shou and his boy toy. (I'm obvious not a fan of them) I didn't feel comfortable about Youka showing the pseudo pedophilia moment that occurred in the series (a moment that was a exclusive chapter for either ALIVE 2 or 3)

I don't think Youka was ever trying to replace Katou with Yousuke. I am making the assumption that he was always meant to represent the child that Iwaki ALWAYS wanted with Katou. That theme and symbolism is seen in the chapter that Yousuke is born and represented in through the special connection the two share. (Which could also be a hint to the reincarnation theme of the series)

The special connection can also be a reference to the special bond between Iwaki and Katou. Not focusing on the problematic factors to their relationship, especially in Afterward, Yousuke is meant to be Iwaki's anchor. Yousuke knows that he could never replace his uncle (the memory of him spending time with Katou) but also knows that Iwaki would never see him as such and would always see him as an extension of himself (family) and Katou. To the fandom, mostly, and me, Yousuke is Iwaki's baby more so than his own mother.

I could be wrong but, Iwaki either breaks the cycle or reinvents the cycle by continuing to live which leads to them meeting again in the afterlife. How I personally view it is by thinking of the finale of The Good Place. I won't spoil the show but Iwaki finding peace and meeting Katou again in the afterlife reminds me of that shows' finale.

In conclusion, Yousuke was never meant to replace Katou but a symbol for a hopeful future and better tomorrow and Iwaki's anchor. I hope this answers your question. 😅👋🏾🙏🏾

[mangaforsale]

Haru wo Daiteita - $80

- Full set of manga

- Mint condition

[verticalhoes]

Learning that there is a sequel for Haru wo Daite Ita:

Seeing the 'tragedy' tag:

[rcsenthal]

[RAWS] Haru wo Daiteita ALIVE Volume 6 - Digital

Needless to say, I teared up reading the extra chapters. Bought this from Amazon, I hope everyone’s okay with a PDF file!

Links: Google Drive | Mediafire

Terms of Use: No credit necessary if using as scans for translation work etc. Of course, personal use and viewing is encouraged because of the below point.

Disclaimer: Please support Nitta Youka by purchasing your own copy, if you can!

[picturesquescene]

Katou Youji x Iwaki Kyousuke

Watercolor on paper

I made this fanart of Haru wo Daiteita in 2004 when I started to paint seriously. 16 freaking years ago. It is almost 20 years since I first read this manga and made these two my favorite couple. But then, there’s that ending. I just can’t 💔😭

In my mind, they're both still alive, sitting on a couch, eating dinner together while talking about their day, redecorating their house, or maybe holding hands while they're on vacation. And eventually they'll grow old together. That final chapter doesn't exist.

[hatsumishinogu]

Aishiteru de wa Amasugite

[riveliciousx]

So I'm quite depressed and I have been reading the When A Man Loves A Man manga series by Youka Nitta to see if emulating the early 00s would do anything for me, but instead I'm in deep thought and I have so many comments about the plot, the character design and the whole dynamic...

[seeds-jacob]

My bbys, I'm gonna miss them

[fujoshibitches]

New pick up from Youka Nitta called "Love is too heavy.” We’ll start on this ASAP, she is one of our favorites and finally she starts a new one!!!

[katouyoujiroleplay]

サンセットベイ (Spring Break Edition) Contin.

[College AU]

[Sunset Bay]

[Katou and Iwaki get up and dress before room service comes knocking on their door]

Iwaki: I'll answer it. [gets up and answers the door]

Man 1: Morning, sir.

Iwaki: Good morning.

Man 1: [pushes the cart into the sitting area; takes off the tray covers] Frech toast, a stack of pancakes, a plate of waffles, homestyle syrup, strawberry jam, and two cups of coffee.

Iwaki: [smiles] Thank you.

Katou: [walks over and gives him a tip]

Man 1: [takes the tip] Thank you, sir. Enjoy your meal.

Katou: Thank you.

[Man 1 leaves]

Iwaki: Looks really good.

Katou: Hope it tastes goods.

Iwaki: So do I.

[Katou pushes the cart over to the bed]

Katou: I feel like eating in bed for some reason.

Iwaki: Why don't we?

Katou: [smiling; gets on the bed]

Iwaki: [sits next to him]

Katou: [puts the tray on the bed in front of them] Dig in.

Iwaki: What are you gonna try first?

Katou: The French Toast has been eyeing since I first saw it, so I'll go for that first.

Iwaki: You're not gonna eat the pancakes so I'll go for those.

Katou: Oh crap!

Iwaki: What?

Katou: I forgot to ask for butter.

Iwaki: [laughs] That's what you're so worked up about?

Katou: I'm not worked up.

Iwaki: Just call back down and ask for some, I don't think they'll mind.

Katou: I was going to do that. I just wanted to announce my problem first.

Iwaki: So dramatic.

Katou: [calls the front desk again]

Iwaki: [start to eat]

[A few moments later, Katou gets his butter and eats his breakfast]

Iwaki: Is it good?

Katou: [nods] Are your pancakes good?

[zazierainyday123]

Hi i saw your post about Haru wo daiteita Winter cicidates and i desperately need to know about this.

Is this a new storyline? Alternative story?

You posted a pic with iwaki and katou and a child

Yesterday unfortunately found out about the ending of hwd alive and since that i am torn.

As this one seems to be published after "alive" this might ease my pain 🙏🏻😅 so I would ne very glad if you could answer me.

I am really in a shock about the ending of "alive" and just don t unerstand why Nitta did this because it was very unneccassary imo.

Maybe you can "save" me

It's more of her attempt at giving her fans closer but also a way to continue and connect the stories she told before in Fuyu no Semi and vol. 7-11 of this series with Iwaki and Katou.

Below is a link to the full English translation of the AFTER story. Nitta talked about how she played with the themes of reincarnation throughout the series on her twitter account and this story shows that but also other themes as well. (some of these themes that I'm not a personal fan of but were still hinted at throughout the series)

Reading this story did give me some closure but I was already at peace and content with the ending by the time the English translation had come out, but I do hope that reading it can put your anguishing heart at ease.