Upbeat Ritsuro and downbeat Ken have been longtime friends. Although Ken leads a dark life of prostitution after dropping out of high school, Ritsuro still cares about him. When Ritsuro realizes that what Ken wants is something more than friendship he vacillates between Ken and his girlfriend Moeko, setting the stage for a bizarre love triangle. This is a true masterpiece of early Yaoi!

I Shall Never Return Volume 1

Comics & Graphic Novels

Uchida, Kazuna

Manga

Deux Press

Is it love? Is it lust? Trapped in a whirlwind of conflicting emotions, Ritsuro and Ken continue to struggle to come to terms with their growing desire for each other. When Ken finally manages to overcome his regret over the sordid lifestyle he has lead and tries to start afresh, his past refuses to release him and comes back with a vengeance. Will the young lovers' feelings blossom, or will their attraction be crushed by relentless obstacles as Ken's dark past comes to light? In Volume 2 you'll find yourself further drawn into the passionate chaos of love, lust, and pain as Ritsuro and Ken struggle to maintain their fragile relationship. A true masterpiece of early yaoi!

I Shall Never Return Volume 2

Amafuji Ken runs away from his sordid past, his lover, and Japan to go to Singapore with his mother in hopes of rebuilding a new life. Indeed, things seem to brighten up when he finally meets his young and handsome cameraman stepfather, Jay, and begins to take an interest in photography. Shortly thereafter, Ken decides to leave Ritsurou again and instead accompany his stepfather on his photo shoot in Thailand. Will Ken choose his dreams over his lover?

I Shall Never Return Volume 3

I'll never feel like this about anyone again. Ritsuro becomes gripped with anxiety when Ken decides to leave him and travel with his stepfather to India. Hurt, lonely and unable to see any real future in his relationship with Ken, he finds his heart wavering and his body longing for another. Ritsuro becomes attracted to Kazuyoshi who has always been more than willing to take Ken's place as an emotional and physical support. Will Ritsuro ultimately choose to be with someone who is more readily available to him rather than continue the conflicted yet passionate relationship that he shares with Ken? And, how can Ken remain so calm and detached throughout these events? A true masterpiece of early yaoi!

I Shall Never Return Volume 4 (Yaoi)

Aurora Publishing

After finally overcoming each other's insecurities about their relationship, Ritsurou and Ken have forged a bond stronger than ever before. But, just as they were settling into their new relationship, trouble arises resulting in Ritsurou's parents finding out about his relationship with Ken!

I Shall Never Return Volume 5 (Yaoi)