I just absolutely love Shizuma and Minato as a couple. They balance each other out so well. I love how supportive Shizuma is of Minato and that he is not afraid to tell someone that they are lovers. I think that's what makes this story so amazing. Also I just love how real Minato is. His insecurities are real and I am glad that Hinohara plays on that in this manga. No relationship is perfect and we definitely see that. Also we also see that Shizuma is not perfect, that he tends to rush into relationships and do things without the others complete approval. But they both always come from a good place when making decisions. Dear+ November 2018 issue]. Shinshokan. Archived from the original on November 30, 2020 . Retrieved November 23, 2020.

Exciting, but not too complicated. It doesn't have many hot scenes (there were two during 5 chapters) (and they are just "hot scenes", nothing more), but at least it has some. Vbb, tutto questo pippone per dire che Shizuma e Minato dovrebbero scegliere la rivoluzione sociale e il comunismo automatizzato.Drama CD: Therapy Game 2]. Oricon (in Japanese). Archived from the original on December 1, 2020 . Retrieved November 23, 2020. Therapy Game was created as a spin-off featuring Shizuma Ikushima and Minato Mito, Shohei and Itsuki's brothers, who were originally introduced in Secret XXX as minor characters. It was serialized from the December 2017 to July 2018 issues of Dear+. [10] [11] It was followed by a three-chapter story arc titled Therapy Game: Play More, which was serialized from the September 2018 to November 2018 issues. [12] [13] The chapters were later released as two bound volumes by Shinshokan under the Dear+ Comics imprint. I love this manga’s art style and of course I kinda saw myself in Minato’s personality, so it’s almost embarrassing to say that I was high heels in love with Shizuma the moment he gave him that sincere smile. This volume did have quite a bit of angst as well! Minato and Shizuma are spending less time together because Shizuma is now working full time as a vet, and it puts a strain in their relationship. Minato continues to struggle with feelings of jealousy (despite rationally knowing Shizuma wouldn’t cheat), and he’s also dealing with the fact that he misses Shizuma a shitton. Which is incredibly valid because if Shizuma were my boyfriend I would also miss him all the time 😩 Digital goods, open DVDs and Blu-rays, smart art prints, mystery bundles, and final sale items are excluded from the return policy.

While the plot that brings Minato and Shizuma together isn't very innovative the way the story is told and how their feelings and the relationships are handled make the difference. And I really enjoy that. Minato, too, wants to cherish Shizuma but all his past trauma its taking its toll on him. Fortunately, they to take the next step and plan on living together. Dear+ May 2019 issue]. Shinshokan. Archived from the original on November 30, 2020 . Retrieved November 23, 2020. Shinshokan released a series of audio dramas on CD adapting each volume. The drama CD for Secret XXX was released on March 29, 2019, starring Hiro Shimono as Shohei, Daisuke Hirakawa as Itsuki, and Yūki Ono as Minato; [2] the CD peaked at #159 on the Oricon Weekly Albums Chart. [25] Volume 1 of Therapy Game was released on March 13, 2020, with the cast of Secret XXX reprising their roles with Tarusuke Shingaki cast as Shizuma; [26] the CD peaked at #39 on the Oricon Weekly Albums Chart, selling 1,049 physical copies on its first week of release. [27] [28] Volume 2 of Therapy Game was released on April 10, 2020; [29] the CD peaked at #32 on the Oricon Weekly Albums Chart, selling 1,215 physical copies on its first week of release. [30] [31] Therapy Game: Play More is scheduled for release on December 18, 2020. [32] I've started this manga after i've seen a picture with those two on facebook and i really liked the art, especially Shizuma with that red hair he looks so good. I noticed its related with the parent story "Secret XXX" so i read that one first (i recommend you guys to do the same).a b Mateo, Alex (August 1, 2019). "SuBLime Licenses Given, Secret XXX, Therapy Game, Liquor & Cigarettes Boys-Love Manga". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on April 16, 2020 . Retrieved April 10, 2020.

I also need Shizuma and Minato to move in together 😭 I need it like I need BREATH. They can’t keep putting me through this where they clearly want to live together and spend all the time they can together but are unable to because they live separately. My agony must be put to an end 🥺Secret XXX". SuBLime. Archived from the original on November 24, 2020 . Retrieved November 23, 2020. In 2019, Therapy Game ranked at #7 in the Best Comic category of Chil Chil's 10th annual BL Awards. [35] Nothing could pull me away from this manga even if it wanted to. I love this pair and I love their story and I want to see more and more of them. I want to see them continue to build that relationship with each other. I want to see where they go next.

Sherman, Jennifer (June 9, 2020). "North American Anime, Manga Releases, June 7–13". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on December 11, 2020 . Retrieved November 23, 2020. Minato and Shizuma woke up next to each other after a drunken night and Minato basically tells Shizuma that he has to take responsibility of what he’s done, never being explicit but you kinda guess what happened. A good story! I like that it has depth to it. The plot isn't new, Minato wants revenge because Shizuma forgot about the night they spent together. Minato places a bet with his co-workers that he can make (straight?*) Shizuma fall in love with him and plans to break his heart. People who know this kind of story will also know how this turns out. Since this is only volume one, the problem is not solved yet and the cliff-hanger ending was really quite cruel! Despite this predictable plot I liked how Shizuma and Minato get to know each other and see their bond grow. Plus points for Shizuma calling out his friend for being homophobic towards Minato and saying he doesn't want people around him who don't respect others.

as you can see theyre an easily jealous and slightly possessive(just what i love) but also very soft couple!! i love them so much theyre so precious. Sherman, Jennifer (September 8, 2020). "North American Anime, Manga Releases, September 6–12". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on October 17, 2020 . Retrieved November 23, 2020. Animate (in Japanese). November 20, 2020. Archived from the original on December 2, 2020 . Retrieved November 23, 2020. and Shizuma haven’t had many conversations or seen each other for a few weeks & Minato is struggling with feeling lonely. He is still so supportive of Shizuma & his dream but he is having a hard time love the bonus scenes we got at the end with Shohei trying to cheer Minato up & giving him one of Shizuma’s shirts in secret 🥺