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The Flowers of Evil, Vol. 5

2013, Shuzo Oshimi

4.4/5

Saeki is lost. She cannot understand this new Kasuga who leans on Nakamura like a crutch. She discovers what he is up to, and it shocks her. Kasuga, whose face takes on twisted qualities as he continues to spiral downward, commits further acts of perversion while hiding it under a mask of lies. He does this with ill-conceived good intentions which makes Nakamura happy, but throws Saeki into despair.The previous volume explored the inner mind of Nakamura, so this time the focus is on Saeki, who fell in love the the Kasuga who could so honestly admit his love for books despite how different that made him. The very books which he has abandoned. As the clock ticks done on his plans for the summer festival, Saeki, who cannot let go, acts.A larger variety of emotions get brilliantly drawn this time, with lighting and shadows used to create a window into an individuals unspoken thoughts, and the complexity of their feelings. One sexual act is depicted, but in a tasteful fashion appropriate for older teens.With this, Saeki too has revealed the flower that grows in her heart. She is no angel; her ingrained obedience finally breaks, but it is yet to be seen if this will make her happy.
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