Otonari-san Wa Koi Wazurai (“Neighbors’s Love Trouble”) [English], by Arai Kei
I really loved this manga.
Thanks to both the drawings, and story.
In terms of art, we have soft tones, rich little details here and there, a drawing style that shows care and affection for the depicted characters, and a certain “natural” representation of the bodies, with their flaws and qualities. Sure, the woman is plump, very busty, and with pubic hair, but in a natural way, nothing exaggerated or fantasy-like. It felt real, somehow, and allowed deep immersion while reading.
In terms of story, I know many will resent the niche choice, we’re in adultery territory. A woman whose husband is away for work has a one-night fling with her male neighbour, because he’s worthy human being, they both felt attraction to each other, and she felt the man needed the moral support to bounce back into control of his life (job done). I can’t disapprove of that kind of adultery, it’s human, no evil is meant and support is given, feelings didn’t sway, and I felt it would have been more hypocritical to resist it, perhaps. It’s too easy to judge, life isn’t manichean, black or white, it’s made of an infinite series of grey shades, and sometimes it’s OK to give in…
It’s an old discussion, I know, the “purists” never approve, condemn the mere principle there may be excuses for cheating, while the “lenient” party find that there are several valid excuses and/or reasons; I belong to the “lenient” group, it’s all a matter of personal POV and cultural background.
–Update: excellent news, this share has become obsolete! Its contents are now part of Gunjo Gunzo, a 245 pages long complete tank
I think IMHO it was the presence of the little girl in this story (NO, NOT THAT WAY, YOU PERVERTED WOLVES!) that made this scenario cute enough that I can overlook that one-night (ahem) “indiscretion”. At least if the ending is to be trusted, the male protagonist is getting back on his feet again. And for that, I say:
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I love lenient guys who think there are valid reasons to cheat. I love to bang their wives and girlfriends…..
Still disagree, there’s no reason viable for adultery. It didn’t have to be a married woman, there have been plenty with single neighbors, acquaintances, etc., who don’t have a significant other, and can do the exact same thing. No matter the reason, you’re still being unfaithful, I doubt the husband would have agreed.
Would you guys be okay finding out your wife cheated on you, ill intent or not? Would you accept it. People always view it from the cheaters side, never the cheated.
Sucks for the husband, good for the guy banging other dude’s wives, good for her until/unless the husband finds out.
Which group do you guys fall in.
Hmmm… Zero gravity sex… Where have I seen that before now that I think of it…
Oh. Right. Niku Fes.
It has yet to be translated, but that one really weird artist, Sakazaki Freddie had a chapter in his sequel to Niku Jiru that featured a zero-g orgy. I don’t care if I couldn’t read it, it was glorious. The rest of the chapters were nice too though, albeit very strange, but that’s Sakazaki Freddie for you.
haha, cool story bro :p
cheating is cheating no matter what sugarcoat do they use.
atleast arai kei drawing stil boner inducing. thanks for sharing
I’m amused by “adultery is bad” people which are OK with rape, netorare and mindbreak, but whine when woman cheats willingly.
I don’t view those either as I am a vanilla guy, but the adultery one hits home, as that is a real thing I have experienced.
Isn’t a fun time.
Her look on page 24 😍