Acid Town Vol. 02

Acid Town Vol. 02

In a run-down city beset with poverty and gangs, survival is a daily struggle for Yuki and his best friend Tetsu. In a desperate attempt to pay for Yuki’s brother’s hospitalization, the two of them get caught trying to break into a yakuza vault. But the gang’s young boss, Kazutaka Hyoudo, takes an interest in Yuki and they strike a deal: Hyoudo is willing to take care of the hospital bills— for a price.

A weekly visit to the Seidoukai office doesn’t seem like much to pay, but the boys’ connection to the criminal group has already begun to draw the wrong kind of attention. When a shady, malicious figure from Yuki’s past reappears in his life, painful secrets are revealed and hard decisions must be made. Can Tetsu overcome the shock of learning about Yuki’s dark past to express his deep and unwavering love for his friend?

NOTE: This book contains strong language and mature themes, including mentions of sexual violence, incest between adoptive siblings, and discussion of abuse against a minor. It is not intended for anyone under 16 years of age.

Biographical Notes:

Kyugo is a Japanese BL manga creator known for such titles as Acid Town, Hitsuji no Kawa wo Kita Kemono, Hourou Inu to Mayoi Neko, and Seme Kui Danshi.

Title Notes:

Dive into the gritty underworld of Shinjuku’s red-light district where complex characters navigate the harsh realities of life, love, and survival amidst crime and corruption.

Explore themes of trauma, identity, and redemption as characters confront their pasts and strive to forge a better future against the backdrop of a society that often seems indifferent to their struggles.

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