Kimi no Iru Sekai Shikairania by Hanamura Ichika.
The bright spot in Futaba's lonely childhood was Yuki, a pretty boy who helped him when he was lost and would magically appear to relieve his tears. One day, Futaba, sad at his parents continual neglect, runs away and asks Yuki, "Do you hate me too?" Yuki responds with a kiss and then disappears. Years later his father announces that his brother, Kazuyuki, from a previous marriage will be living with them. Yuki has returned to Futaba, but the gentle and kind boy of the past has been replaced by a cold and beautiful stranger.
Even though the whole "brothers in love" theme may creep some people out, I thought this was a really lovely story. The secrets and history shared by the two young men will definitely draw you in, and the twist that Yuki reveals will not only bring everything together, but will also break your heart. It took a while for me to get used to this mangaka's drawing style, but she manages to make the characters look almost otherworldly with their immense, sparkling eyes. There are additional one-shots in this manga that are just as heartwarming as the featured story. Definitely give this manga a try! It was a truly delightful read.
4.5 stars
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