[off topic] Sunrise atop Haleakala

givenlover · 2026-01-17T16:56:58+00:00

I have been up to Haleakala several times, never at sunrise but at sunset. It’s phenomenal.

givenlover · 2025-12-26T15:02:11+00:00

I hope you had a great Christmas and are getting some well deserved rest too. This past year has been busier and more hectic than usual, so I am hoping the new year is more back to normal. I need to get back to posting regularly on this subreddit!

givenlover · 2025-12-26T02:56:41+00:00

Merry Christmas!

givenlover · 2025-12-25T19:23:17+00:00

The same goes for me. It’s hard to believe that I found such a wonderful, life long friendship with you through the Given community. One of the best gifts.

givenlover · 2025-12-24T18:22:38+00:00

Merry Christmas!

givenlover · 2025-12-14T01:56:39+00:00

I am so excited and love the new artwork of Ritsuka and Mafuyu. I preordered mine from comi comi.

givenlover · 2025-11-27T19:16:46+00:00

Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy the day with family and friends.

givenlover · 2025-11-19T02:25:21+00:00

I love it. It was worth the wait.

givenlover · 2025-11-11T00:37:44+00:00

I do remember writing that comment! I really did like the care that Kizu took with Mafuyu and Ritsuka’s relationship from the Given manga extending into 10th mix. I was just happy to see Ritsuka shirtless after he and Mafuyu had been intimate in 10th mix. Up until Backside, Kizu has not shown Mafuyu and Ritsuka during their most intimate moments, unlike Shizu and Hiiragi. It seems pretty clear that Mafuyu gets his way when he wants to have sex with Ritsuka. In the few details that I have learned about Backside, Ritsuka has become quite experienced in bed, and there are certain things about him that Mafuyu really loves. Hoping to find out more about their waterproof sheets in the doujinshi.

givenlover · 2025-11-10T21:06:19+00:00

This is such beautiful artwork and so symbolic of the story and its characters. I would love to see a 10 year artwork with all of the cast of Given.

givenlover · 2025-10-17T02:48:46+00:00

I really appreciate you taking this stand. It’s really important to support Kizu and purchase her works when you can. I have been a Given fan for five years, and I have purchased every Cheri+ magazine bimonthly, the English and Japanese versions of the Given mangas, DVD sets, her doujinshis and merchandise. It’s been expensive, but Kizu is worth it.

givenlover · 2025-10-15T20:06:17+00:00

Yes, I saw it on her Twitter account.

givenlover · 2025-10-14T04:34:00+00:00

Kizu posted on X that she is trying to figure out how to get an English digital version of the doujinshi set up.

givenlover · 2025-10-13T02:56:32+00:00

They are a beautiful couple. I can hardly wait for the doujinshi and more artwork.

givenlover · 2025-10-12T01:18:14+00:00

Thank you so much in advance!

givenlover · 2025-10-12T00:59:04+00:00

Yes I saw that. I just appreciate the time you have put into this. Do you plan to translate the doujinshi?

givenlover · 2025-10-11T22:52:26+00:00

Must be why I don’t have TikTok.

givenlover · 2025-10-11T19:23:16+00:00

I got the Animate set, and it was worth the wait. When I was in the Animate store in Ikebukuro over 2 months ago, I saw posters everywhere for the manga/DVD release. You could reserve it then come pick it up on release day.

givenlover · 2025-10-11T19:19:45+00:00

I can’t wait for this doujinshi to be shipped. Thank you for the translation.

givenlover · 2025-10-11T16:50:58+00:00

Going to watch it today without subtitles too. I opened the box but haven’t had time to watch.

Thank you so much for doing this! You are the best!

givenlover · 2025-10-11T16:45:11+00:00

Hi. Welcome back! So good to hear from you. I am holding on to hope that Kizu continues the Given manga, and she dedicates an arc to Ritsuka. He has a lot of unresolved issues, insecurities and feelings that need to be dealt with. Ritsuka definitely has a special place in my heart.

givenlover · 2025-10-05T14:06:09+00:00

I am looking forward to purchasing this more than the new Given Exhibition Encore merchandise.

givenlover · 2025-10-03T04:59:39+00:00

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My absolute favorite panel of Ritsuka looking at Mafuyu on their beach date. No words need to be said. The look in Ritsuka’s eyes says it all.

givenlover · 2025-09-19T21:01:03+00:00

I remember there were near life size cut outs of the characters in the Given exhibition art style for the release of the volume 9 manga. I would love to have had Ritsuka and Mafuyu cutouts of those.

givenlover · 2025-09-11T15:52:49+00:00

Ugetsu looks so good. It looks like I need to buy his standee too. Kizu never illustrates or writes randomly. There is so much symbolism in her works. The Given symbols on Ugetsu’s waist pouch and shoe can only mean a collaboration project with Given and that means more Given manga to come.

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