Yakuza Lover, Vol. 4

Today’s post is on Yakuza Lover, Vol. 4 by Nozomi Mino.  It is 176 pages long and is published by Shojo Beat. The cover has the two main characters in an embrace. As it is the fourth in the series you need to have read the first three volumes. There is mild foul language, sex and sexuality, and mild violence in this manga. The intended reader is someone who likes josei manga, adult themes, and complicated love stories. The story is told from third person close of the main character, Yuri. There Be Spoilers Ahead. 

From the back of the book- Yuri and Oya’s relationship faces complications when Oya’s father, the boss of the syndicate, issues a warning to Yuri, demanding she cut ties with Oya and the yakuza. When Oya finds out, the situation turns explosive. Meanwhile, a mysterious woman enters the fray, adding brand-new challenges to the star-crossed couple’s growing love.

Review- Most of this volume is fluff with some plot threads being put out there. Yuri meets Oya’s father and the boss of the family. She impresses him with her bravery and loyalty to Oya. Then the story jumps to an unknown woman who wants Oya for herself. But the rest of the volume is Yuri and Oya being together and having fun both in and out of bed. I like to see that Yuri is having her own life outside of Oya and their relationship, yes she does think about it and plan for how it will effect her life but Yuri is doing the things she wants. She is not just waiting for Oya to call, she has friends, school, and a job. I look forward to seeing what is going to happen next. 

I give this book a Five out of Five stars. I get nothing for my review and I bought this manga with my own money.