“Illegitimate son Jake returns to hostile family, finding acceptance and love with kind cousin Arthur.”
Vampire's Testament
吸血鬼の遺言
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Illegitimate son Jake returns to hostile family, finding acceptance and love with kind cousin Arthur.
Jake is the son of a prominent figure and a maid who worked in his father's household. Born into a world of privilege he could never truly access, he faces the scorn of his relatives who view his existence as a stain on their reputation. Cast out from the family estate, he grows up in harsh conditions far from the luxury of his birthright. Years later, circumstances bring Jake back to the family he barely knows. Among the cold shoulders and hostile glances, one person stands apart - Arthur, his cousin, who extends a hand of genuine kindness in a house full of judgment. As the two young men reconnect, they form a bond that transcends family ties, finding in each other the understanding and acceptance they've both been denied. Set against the backdrop of family politics and social expectations, their relationship becomes a source of strength as they navigate the complexities of their world together.
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A Manga Publication
- Format 1 vol ch × vol
- Published Jan 2004 – ongoing
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M10777 catalog