Desire: Dangerous Feelings

ヤバイ気持ち

Yabai Kimochi

In "Desire: Dangerous Feelings," Tooru, a reserved and introverted student, harbors a secret crush on Ryouji, the charismatic captain of the high school swimming team. Though Tooru conceals his emotions behind a facade of friendship, his life is upended when Ryouji unexpectedly confesses a passionate attraction to him. Initially overjoyed, Tooru's excitement wanes upon discovering that Ryouji views their relationship as merely a short-lived fling centered on sexual curiosity. Seeking clarity, Tooru confides in his friend Kashiwazaki, and the two concoct a plan to test Ryouji's true feelings by pretending Tooru is involved with someone else. The ruse seems effective when a jealous Ryouji attempts to reclaim Tooru, but the situation grows more tangled when Tooru learns that Kashiwazaki's participation stemmed from genuine affection. As Tooru and Ryouji confront the reality of their concealed emotions and the web of complications they have spun, they must determine if their love can endure the resulting turmoil.

Background

Yabai Kimochi was published in English as Desire: Dangerous Feelings by Digital Manga Publishing on January 14, 2009.

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