Ten Count, Vol. 1 (1)

Shirotani believes that the whole world is dirty and contaminated. Handling certain objects is difficult for him, at best. Even so, he considers his beliefs to be his problem and no one else’s. But perhaps it’s time to readjust his thinking when he finds himself the cause of his employer being injured in an accident. Through the accident, Shirotani meets Kurose, who makes some very astute observations regarding Shirotani’s idiosyncracies. How does Kurose know? Kurose suggests Shirotani see a counselor and gives him a card, which Shirotani surprisingly keeps.Not sure why, Shirotani finds himself in front of the address on the card. As he’s standing there, Kurose rides up on his bicycle. It turns out he’s a counselor at the center. He’s glad to see Shirotani there. But when Shirotani attempts to bolt, Kurose suggests that perhaps the two of them can meet, outside of the center, so he can help Shirotani. They end up meeting at a restaurant where they discuss Shirotani’s problem and some of the limits of what he can and cannot do. Kurose has him make out a list of ten actions or activities Shirotani has an aversion to, with number one being the one with the least aversion and so on. Shirotani leaves the number ten spot open, and Kurose says he can fill it in later. By the time he completes everything on the list, Kurose declares, Shirotani will be cured! Kurose assures Shirotani he need never come to the clinic. When he asks about a consulting fee, Kurose says there will be none, as he’s doing it on his own time. When Shirotani asks why he would do that, he’s surprised at Kurose’s answer—he wants to be Shirotani’s friend!And so they begin with the first item on Shirotani’s list—to touch a door knob bare-handed.I think the premise for this yaoi series is very unique. I’ve never seen anything quite like it. I like the way it handles Shirotani’s compulsions, never making light of them. Kurose is a thorough professional and very understanding. When Shirotani is late, Kurose usually knows why that is, what he’s gone through just to get there. But I think he also realizes he has feelings for Shirotani that he isn’t about to reveal or burden him with while they are in this current relationship of counselor and counselee. Of course I’m hoping that Shirotani and Kurose will become a couple, and I’m hoping that the tenth unrevealed item on Shirotani’s list is to be able to fall in love, and that he will do so with Kurose. Time will tell. There are five more volumes to go, looking forward to reading them.

I love this manga the drawing style is clean , looking forward for the rest of the volume , .

This book was so good, I could not stop reading once I got started, The characters pull you in it's just amazing the details the drawing beautiful Thank you

I love the concept and the awareness of OCD and how it can affect a persons every day life. I liked how It was a different character I hadn’t read about before. The ending leaves you not wanting to wait for the second volume so make sure to have it on hand ! I’ve read up to volume 3 and it’s really great. I will say the consent when it comes to some scenes in the following volumes aren’t always followed so it may be a turn off to some, it usually is for me, however the semi in this manga no doubt loves the uke so much and is upfront and honest with his feelings and intentions. He cares a lot about the uke and it’s really sweet as you keep reading on. He doesn’t trap or manipulate and allows the uke to make decisions and share his feelings so hold on and keep reading ! I’m enjoying it and curious to see how the last volume ends. I’m rooting for them !

this manga is 18+ but just saying if your intrested in it no matter the age go for it. it starts of slow but that apart of its charm i honestly got hooked the seme and uke are some really lovable characters. i especially like the art style and the gremophobe accepct. i also really like the scicoligy behind it. sorry for the bad spelling but good manga you should definetly buy it

I was a little hesitant about the "doctor-patient" relationship, but they meet outside a professional setting and are never clinically connected, so it is more like meeting a friend who happens to be a therapist. So that wasn't too bad for me. The first book isn't really explicit, it lays the groundwork for the series, but that gave it room for a fairly interesting story and characters. The artwork is good.That said..... (spoilers for the sake of CW below)...I got the rest of the series to see how it progressed, and ended up stopping because it was too Non-Con and Dub-Con. It's put forth as "exposure therapy" for the main character's germophobia (more on that in a sec), for him to be doing things that make him uncomfortable, but when we get into the explicit scenes and he is like "no, stop, I don't want to", and the seme is like "but your body is saying something different", that is a real red flag for me. I just think it could have been handled better, where the uke finally finds someone he trusts enough to be willing to work on his aversions, but instead it feels like he is being manipulated in a really toxic way.Also.... (really, spoilers for vol. 4)The book starts with the main character presenting as having OCD and/or Germophobia, and as a work of fiction, you can understand if the clinical details aren't totally perfect. The first book, where his new friend (future seme), helps him work through uncomfortable situations by distracting him is actually really good. However, in volume 4, we learn it is not lifelong OCD, but a kind of trauma response to something in his childhood. It's not child SA exactly, more like exposure to adult's acts(?), but I feel it certainly needs some kind of a content warning. That's when I dropped the series.Standalone, I give the first book 4/5, but the series as a whole is probably 2/5, and a No Go if you have certain triggers.

I was skeptical about this one because of the lewd cover and the ethically questionable therapist situation. They dance around it to be a friendship between an expert and someone struggling with their OCD. But honestly it flowed really well, there’s good tension, and nothing so spicy as the covers might make you think. I really wish the next volumes were available digitally!! I immediately wanted to find out more!

This is the first BL manga I’ve read and it is really good. It is a bit slow compared to the second volume but sill amazing. Definitely recommend.

Ik dacht even proberen maar toen deze uit was meteen de andere delen na besteld

Es un muy buen manga BL, compre los primeros 3 y la verdad no me arrepiento, llegaron un día antes y en un muy buen estado, no estaban maltratados ni nada por el estilo, la historia es muy buena y en si todo el manga es bueno.Lo recomiendo totalmente! 10/10 uwu

Came in perfect condition and early, also the story is amazing!

The book was in a good condition. Also the cover is a tease but I loved the book. The art is perfect. Yaoi lovers will not regret. Overall the book is far better than I expected. LOVED IT!!!!