Target in the Finder

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Target in the Finder

Takaba and Asami from the cover for vol. 1
ファインダーの標的
Genre Drama, Romance, Yaoi
Manga
Author Yamane Ayano
Publisher Flag of Japan BIBLOS LIBRE SHUPPAN
English publisher Flag of the United States Be Beautiful Manga
Demographic Shōjo
Magazine BExBOY GOLD
Original run 2002ongoing
Volumes 4

Target in the Finder (ファインダーの標的?), also known as You're My Love Prize in Viewfinder or simply Viewfinder among fans[1], is a yaoi manga by Yamane Ayano. It is published as the Finder Series in English by Be Beautiful Manga.

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[edit] Characters

Takaba Akihito, 23, freelance photographer, generally keeps a positive outlook on life and values his friends.

Asami Ryuichi, 35, successful businessman with many underground connections in Japan and abroad. He is shrewd and dominating and considers Takaba his possession.

Liu Fei Long, 28, head of a Chinese syndicate who was 21 when met Asami. Fei Long blames Asami for his father's death.

[edit] Plot

The story is divided into arcs with some one off-stories as well.

Target in the Finder
Takaba Akihito is a young freelance photographer who takes pride in his work and has ambitions of obtaining a major "scoop" someday. He photographs the underworld business dealings of Asami Ryuichi, who pulls Takaba into a world full of pain and pleasure. Fei Long, a rival Chinese boss takes an interest in Takaba as well.

Skyscraper Blossom
A flashback to Fei Long's first dealings with Asami.

Naked Truth
Fei Long returns to seek revenge on Asami using Takaba. The story moves from Japan to Hong Kong.

[edit] Collected volumes

This series is on-going, with currently 4 volumes published.

v. 1 Target in the Finder
Target in the Finder, Fixer, Holding onto the Everlasting Night, and three unrelated stories.

v. 2. Cage in the Finder
Body Chase, Skyscraper Blossom, and one unrelated story.

v. 3. One Wing in the Finder
Begins the Naked Truth arc, Love Surprise, and two unrelated stories.

v. 4. Prisoner in the Finder[2] (Currently not available in English)
Continues the Naked Truth arc and Takaba's Wonderful Day.

v. 5 Projected release (Currently not available in English)
Continues the Naked Truth arc, Takaba Akihito's Graceful Summer Holiday, and one unrelated story.

[edit] External links

[edit] References

  1. ^ Fan site
  2. ^ Baka-Updates Manga