A loaded and degenerate old man. A smooth-talking, handsome guy out to make some cash on the side. And the mysterious but feisty young boy who crashes the scene. Life and love are all fair and good, but sex and money are where it's at for boy-crazy Taesuh. Between acting in the theater and working at the bar, his plate is full. Meanwhile, his "boss" is keeping him extra busy on the night shift. Taesuh knew full well what he was getting into when he signed up for the so-called "part-time job," but when Hyunwoo is tossed into the mix, the part-time job looks like it's headed for overtime.
Love Recycle was originally published as donginji (doujinshi) in Korea.
Taesuh
Having a part-time job isn't uncommon; having two is rarer, but it still happens. Having three on the other hand, is just insanity. Taesuh works at a bar, lives it up on the stage as a performer in a theatre troupe, and for his night shift, he works as a male escort. He's handsome, smooth-talking, sweet, clever and funny, but most of all he's got an unbreakable heart to put up with the kind of crap he gets into in his during his night shift. He's got a soft spot for the younger guys, and when Hyunwoo unceremoniously shows up during a night session, Taesuh's not sure what to make of him.
Hyunwoo
Hyunwoo is a shy, unassuming high school kid who shows up one night during one of the night sessions Taesuh is participating in. Seduced by an older man, Hyunwoo's fragile heart is strung out for all to see; even he's not sure of how he truly feels. He's sensitive, emotional and untrusting of everyone – including Taesuh.
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(9.3)
Not just another recycled Yaoi...
GlyphLaGlace
08/15/08 16:01
The only disappointing thing about this story is the fact that it's a one shot. It's like reading a great short story: there's incredibly developed characters that are dynamic and intriguing, there's a solid storyline that's revealed only enough to rope you in and leave you wanting more, and there is a very believable and relatable situation going on. Now, I'm not trying to say that this exact scenario is going on every day (one would hope not), but I am trying to say that each of the emotions felt in this story (perceived love, lust, betrayal, disappointment, compassion and the myriad ones that I haven't mentioned) are emotions that we experience and go through in our lives, and that's what really makes this a beautiful story. Even without the art, I think it's well told, but with the gorgeous artwork, it brings it to a whole new level of storytelling. S-KUN does it again, and I'm grateful to have been able to read another one of his/her stirring works.
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