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        "role": "user",
        "content": "Tell%20me%20about%20a%20book%20called%20There%20are%20Things%20I%20can%27t%20tell%20you."
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        "content": "\u201cThere Are Things I Can\u2019t Tell You\u201d is a manga-style graphic novel by Edako Mofumofu, first published in English by TOKYOPOP in 2020. It falls under the \u201cBoys\u2019 Love\u201d (BL) genre, dealing with romance between male characters, and depicts both emotional depth and themes of identity, struggle, and growth. ([books.apple.com](https://books.apple.com/us/book/there-are-things-i-cant-tell-you/id1543298253?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\n### Basic Info\n\n- **Author**: Edako Mofumofu ([barnesandnoble.com](https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/there-are-things-i-cant-tell-you-edako-mofumofu/1135496541?utm_source=openai))  \n- **Pages**: 272 ([books.apple.com](https://books.apple.com/ca/book/there-are-things-i-cant-tell-you/id1543298253?utm_source=openai))  \n- **Publisher**: TOKYOPOP ([books.apple.com](https://books.apple.com/us/book/there-are-things-i-cant-tell-you/id1543298253?utm_source=openai))  \n- **Publication Date (English edition)**: August 11, 2020 ([barnesandnoble.com](https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/there-are-things-i-cant-tell-you-edako-mofumofu/1135496541?utm_source=openai))  \n- **Audience**: Mature readers (18+) \u2014 contains sexual content, themes of homophobia and psychological/emotional intensity. ([books.apple.com](https://books.apple.com/us/book/there-are-things-i-cant-tell-you/id1543298253?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\n### Plot and Characters\n\nThe story centers on **Kasumi** and **Kyousuke**, childhood friends whose personalities sharply contrast:\n\n- Kasumi is shy, introverted, reserved.  \n- Kyousuke is outgoing, popular, full of energy.  \n  ([books.apple.com](https://books.apple.com/us/book/there-are-things-i-cant-tell-you/id1543298253?utm_source=openai))\n\nThey were close since elementary school, with Kyousuke often defending Kasumi from bullies. But after a traumatic incident, they drift apart during their school years. When they reconnect as adults\u2014at a high school reunion\u2014old feelings resurface. They confront their emotions, their pasts, and things that were once left unsaid. ([goodreads.com](https://goodreads.com/book/show/49766955.There_Are_Things_I_Can_t_Tell_You?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\n### Themes & Tone\n\n- **Unspoken Feelings & Miscommunication**: A core theme is what\u2019s left unsaid between these two, and how silence, fear, and internal conflict affect their relationship. ([goodreads.com](https://goodreads.com/book/show/49766955.There_Are_Things_I_Can_t_Tell_You?utm_source=openai))  \n- **Self-Acceptance & Internalized Homophobia**: Especially through Kyousuke\u2019s storyline, the novel explores internal struggles and societal pressures around sexuality. ([goodreads.com](https://goodreads.com/book/show/49766955.There_Are_Things_I_Can_t_Tell_You?utm_source=openai))  \n- **Growth & Regret**: The characters look back at what was lost, what they couldn\u2019t express, and how to move forward while carrying those burdens. ([goodreads.com](https://goodreads.com/book/show/49766955.There_Are_Things_I_Can_t_Tell_You?utm_source=openai))\n\nThe emotional tone is intense\u2014expect moments of both sweetness in the romance and heaviness in the introspection. Fans often describe it as \u201cheartbreaking,\u201d \u201cangsty,\u201d and deeply moving. ([goodreads.com](https://goodreads.com/book/show/49766955.There_Are_Things_I_Can_t_Tell_You?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\n### Style & Artwork\n\nEdako Mofumofu\u2019s art is expressive and supportive of the emotional arcs. The manga format allows visuals to convey what the characters can\u2019t say, which deepens the emotional impact. ([goodreads.com](https://goodreads.com/book/show/49766955.There_Are_Things_I_Can_t_Tell_You?utm_source=openai)) The pacing and structure also alternate between past and present, showing how the characters\u2019 younger selves shape who they become. ([goodreads.com](https://goodreads.com/book/show/49766955.There_Are_Things_I_Can_t_Tell_You?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\n### Reception\n\n- **Goodreads Score**: About 3.86 / 5, based on 3,500+ ratings. ([goodreads.com](https://goodreads.com/book/show/49766955.There_Are_Things_I_Can_t_Tell_You?utm_source=openai))  \n- **What readers like**: The emotional realism, how it handles complex issues like identity, regret, and the push-pull of relationships. Many find the characterization \u2014 especially Kyousuke\u2019s internal wrestling \u2014 very impactful. ([goodreads.com](https://goodreads.com/book/show/49766955.There_Are_Things_I_Can_t_Tell_You?utm_source=openai))  \n- **Criticisms**: Some feel parts of the plot treads familiar territory \u2014 e.g. \u201cchildhood friends paired with forbidden or unexpressed love\u201d \u2014 but many argue that the execution, honesty, and depth make those tropes feel meaningful here. ([goodreads.com](https://goodreads.com/book/show/49766955.There_Are_Things_I_Can_t_Tell_You?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\nIf you want, I can also pull up some specific scenes, recommend similar books, or share how the ending landed with readers \u2014 depending on whether you\u2019ve read it already. What would you like?"
    },
    {
        "role": "user",
        "content": "Is%20there%20explicit%20sexual%20content%20in%20this%20book%3F"
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    {
        "role": "assistant",
        "content": "Yes \u2014 *There Are Things I Can\u2019t Tell You* by Edako Mofumofu does include explicit sexual content. Here are the details:\n\n---\n\n### What the Official Ratings Say\n\n- Several sources explicitly label the graphic novel as **\u201c18+ / Mature\u201d**, meaning it\u2019s intended only for adult readers due to content that goes beyond mild romance. ([ebookrenta.com](https://www.ebookrenta.com/renta/sc/frm/item/145430/?utm_source=openai))  \n- The publisher\u2019s descriptions also warn that the book \u201ccontains sexual content and is intended for an audience aged 18 years and up.\u201d ([penguinrandomhouse.com](https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/781720/there-are-things-i-cant-tell-you-by-edako-mofumofu/?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\n### What Readers Say\n\n- Multiple reviewers mention that the manga has \u201cfairly graphic (though brief) depictions of sex.\u201d ([goodreads.com](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/49766955?utm_source=openai))  \n- One reviewer was not expecting \u201cexplicit drawings of sex acts,\u201d which suggests there are scenes with visible sexual activity (not just implied or fully censored). ([goodreads.com](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/54162270-there-are-things-i-can-t-tell-you?utm_source=openai))  \n- Another user on Reddit noted that the sex scenes are penetrative and not fade-to-black. ([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/YAlit/comments/r2rhfw?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\n### Nature & Frequency of Explicit Scenes\n\n- There are **a few explicit scenes**, more than just romance or kissing \u2013 they are sexually explicit, including depictions of physical intimacy that go beyond what is typically kept off-screen in \u201cPG-13\u201d style works. ([goodreads.com](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/49766955?utm_source=openai))  \n- The explicit content is described as **brief**, meaning while it is graphic, it doesn\u2019t span a large portion of the book. ([goodreads.com](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/49766955?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\nIf you want a more detailed breakdown (how graphic, how many scenes, etc.), I can dig further \u2014 just say the word."
    },
    {
        "role": "user",
        "content": "How%20graphic%20are%20the%20depictions%20of%20sex%3F"
    },
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        "role": "assistant",
        "content": "Here\u2019s what readers have reported about how graphic the sexual content is in *There Are Things I Can\u2019t Tell You* by Edako Mofumofu:\n\n---\n\n### What \"graphic\" means here\n\n- The sex scenes are **explicit**, involving penetrative intercourse between the main characters. These scenes are visually depicted rather than simply implied or faded out. ([goodreads.com](https://goodreads.com/book/show/49766955.There_Are_Things_I_Can_t_Tell_You?utm_source=openai))  \n- There are **nude panels**, not just silhouettes. Some reviewers noted that these scenes go beyond suggestive or mild intimacy. ([goodreads.com](https://goodreads.com/book/show/49766955.There_Are_Things_I_Can_t_Tell_You?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\n### How frequent/prominent are they\n\n- These explicit scenes are **fairly few** and described as \u201cbrief\u201d in terms of how much of the book they take up. They aren't the main focus of the story, which spends much of its time on emotional and relationship development. ([goodreads.com](https://goodreads.com/book/show/49766955.There_Are_Things_I_Can_t_Tell_You?utm_source=openai))  \n- The content is concentrated especially in later chapters. Some readers were surprised by how forward these scenes were compared to what they expected from the genre. ([goodreads.com](https://goodreads.com/book/show/49766955.There_Are_Things_I_Can_t_Tell_You?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\n### Overall tone & audience impact\n\n- The explicit content is balanced with emotional themes like internalized homophobia, longing, regret, and identity. Sex in the story is not just erotic\u2014it serves to show character vulnerability and growth. ([goodreads.com](https://goodreads.com/book/show/49766955.There_Are_Things_I_Can_t_Tell_You?utm_source=openai))  \n- Because of how the scenes are depicted\u2014interestingly vivid rather than heavily detailed\u2014it strikes a middle ground: it's more explicit than what you might see in a typical \"PG-13 romance\" manga, but it doesn\u2019t cross into \u201cpornographic\u201d territory per many readers\u2019 assessments. ([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/YAlit/comments/r2rhfw?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\nIf you want, I can compare this to sex scenes in similar BL works so you can judge comfort level."
    }
]