Lovers and Souls; Vanity

ラバーズ、ソウルズ

Lovers and Souls

5 chapters

1 volumes

2002

In "Lovers and Souls; Vanity," college student and photography class model Tooru Shinomiya starts working as a male escort after engaging in a paid sexual encounter. Disregarding his own body, Tooru begins developing emotions towards his senior Satoshi Matsouka, the first man he had sex with. Can Satoshi help Tooru overcome his struggles? The narrative also introduces Hikaru Taira and features Tooru's encounter with Atori. This prequel to "Rules 01" is part of the interconnected Rules series. Following the events of "Lovers and Souls," Tooru grapples with deep sorrow and seeks solace in his bond with Hikaru, pushing the boundaries of their friendship. Will he face the repercussions of his actions? Originally a doujinshi, this work forms part of the Rules series. In "Sleeping Beauty," Matsouka meets Tooru for the very first time. "Eternal Moon" takes place during their final year of high school when Akihiko Nozaki comes out to his close friend Kai, declaring himself gay. Though surprised, Kai's friendship remains intact, but he begins to view Noza (Nozaki) differently. "Tomorrow's Sky," a sequel to "Eternal Moon," focuses more on Nozaki's viewpoint. He questions whether his relationship with Kai can endure, considering his past experiences of being abandoned by other men, including those who were not even gay.