Totally Captivated Side Story: Diary of Sangchul

When I purchased this book, I was not expecting it to be oversized. I thought it would be the same size as the 6 books of the main Totally Captivated story, and would be able to fit aesthetically on the same bookshelf with the rest of the series- no. The art and text inside is also oversized, which is good if you like large print.The story is a side story/prequel to the main Totally Captivated story, books 1-6. It should be noted that this is manwha, not manga, and the book reads in Western style rather than Japanese style. That is to say, front to back, left to right, instead of back to front, right to left, which is a little distracting/confusing if you are used to Japanese style yaoi. It is primarily a story about when Mookyul first becomes boss.In regards to yaoi, it should be stated that there is not much in the line of sex scenes, and the little that there is, is "censored" with white bars. Not that that really hides much, but it is distracting to the flow. There are two very short implied sex scenes, and one actual sex scene, with no penetration. It took some time to get to the sex scene(s), so much so that I was not expecting one to show up at all by that time.I really liked the 6 volumes of the main series, so I was really interested in acquiring this side story, too. However, I found that this story was not very memorable for me. Instead, although the art was gorgeous (as always from Hajin Yoo), the main attraction of this book for me was found in the final few pages, where the author writes in Epilogue, in text only, some insights and background to Mookyul and Chairman Lee's history and relationship. I had a hard time wrapping my head around how Chairman Lee thought of Mookyul in the original volumes, and I found that this epilogue was enlightening for me.This volume contains violence, no bondage, and no NCS.

Out of the entire series, this one has more areas with fonts and backgrounds that made it difficult to read the text. Things blended in too much. Needed more definition between background shading and text.

Love it! This book is mostly per Sangchul's POV and how he's valuable by Mookyul. This book also gives a bit of Mookyul's background and how he became the pretty boy his "boys" worship. Also, this book is huge compare to other manga books! It's almost an 8 1/2X11 size book!

This story is really touching. I really loved this manwha and Hajin Yoo made a really moving story.

nice story and fun book to read. Love this story and Hajin Yoo is a excellent writer. Would suggest this to other Yaoi lovers.

Wonderful work told from Sangchul's perspective! Don't miss these final books detailing the lives of our favorite gangster and his sly Fox!

Amaaaaaaazing manga :) the book was biger than usual.

I love it, best buy in a long time.

It's logical, funny yet intricate, and draws you deeper and deeper into the story. I wish the author could make it into another manga episode just based on the follow-up story. It is emotionally charged and l throughouly enjoy it. Thank you.I am looking forward to another manga series from Mr Yoo.You are my favourite manga artist.

It was nice reading this story from Sangchul`s point of view. A lot of events happen that you would least expected to happened. It was a joy to read.