Release 83: Shigeru [Shounen Zoom] - That Summer of Ours [Eng]

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Shigeru [Shounen Zoom] - That Summer of Ours

(Updated: 2013/10/01)
(Revised: 2013-11-12) - Mirror Link Repaired 

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Raw provided by: Boutoku

Translated by: Boutoku

Edited by: Hokutomaru, Ventus & Hany

Proof Read by: Toki-kun

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Intro/Update Info:

 
     Hey friends!  We provide you all with the splendor of Release number 82 and this is a real special one!  Hokutomaru suggested the a group project be done to tackle this 37 page story and the team did a fantastic job on collaborating and working together to complete such a WONDERFUL story!  Yes, you read correctly this story is 37 pages long!    
      This is actually a yomikiri and a rather long one at that.  This was excerpted from the Manga Shounen Zoom vol. 6.  That volume is actually a tankouban and features other stories with these same characters.  I wouldn't be surprised if this isn't the last we see of this cast!

     If you're a little cold this Fall turning to Winter this story of summer will definitely warm your heart and soul.

    

About The Author: 
 
     Shigeru [Shounen Zoom] is an artist that can really crank out great works in a short amount of time!  This artist released the second manga volume of Shounen Zoom in summer of 2011 and within a year volume 6 was released this past summer of 2012!  That is really a feat!  Each volume is between 40 - 70 pages depending on which volume and that doesn't even include the exclusive pics on their HP, PixIV and convention work such as doujinshi.  
     One special thing about this author is that the Shounen Zoom mangas feature a lot of the same characters in different stories, each volume seems to continue a part of each story.  It think it's impressive to release so many stories so shortly and each volume expands on each story - imagine writing 4 or 5 stories at once piece by piece and continuing each one every so often.  That's a talent, even if the artist has an outline of where each little story is going to go.
     Another special thing is this artist's ability to mix eroticism, moe (cuteness) and innocence.  Their stories have plots and really are something special to read.
     The artwork of this artist is also something unique, not following the typical huge sparkly eyes and computer-based painting this artist seems to stick to water colors and has a very unique style of applying colors as can be seen in the cover.  Shigeru also gives non-main characters faces which is something a lot of authors don't do to save time.  The characters are well designed and Shigeru makes such cute shota! 
     This artist has a great future ahead of themselves and I can't wait to see more of their work  and I hope we do something by them again soon!  As usual, below is the links to Shigeru [Shounen Zoom] websites for those that want to see more images and learn more about this great artist!

Shigeru [Shounen Zoom] HP


Shigeru [Shounen Zoom] PixIV


Shigeru [Shounen Zoom] Twitter

Brief Summary:

          As stated in the Intro, this story is 37 pages long.  It is strictly shota x shota with three main shota characters;  Ayumu, Shou-kun and Gon-kun.  The story revolves mostly around Ayumu who apparently visits Gon and his family during the summer months.  Shou-kun is the youngest of the three shota and while he is in a a bunch of scenes he is more of a secondary character.  The focus is on the relationship between Ayumu and Gon.  This Summer when Ayumu visits, Gon feels a bit down because Ayumu has advanced into puberty a bit faster than his friend or relative (the exact relationship is not specified).  With that as a large part of the plot you can imagine what happens.  This story really captures the essence of summer with a pervy yet innocently cute twist.  The story has a great plot with a wonderful ending, I really don't want to spoil the story so, you're just going to have to read the story to learn more!   Enjoy!
 

Book Statistics:

{I personally give a special thanks to Boutoku for providing the below information!  =) You make life easier my friend!}

 

Type of Material: Yomikiri from Manga Shounen Zoom vol. 6 (漫画少年ズームvol.06)
Japanese Title:  あの夏のぼくら (Ano Natsu no Bokura)
Genre(s): Shota x Shota
Original Print Date: 08/12/2012 Comiket 82
Original Scanner: N/A
Translation Release Date:
Artist: Shigeru
Circle: Shounen Zoom
Parody:  Original Shota Story from Manga Shounen Zoom vol. 6
Pages: 37 + Credit
Total items in pack: 38

Blog Update: 

    (1)  This is the new format for posts.  The blog update in the middle of the release explanation was kind of awkward and takes away from the topic at hand, from this post forward all updates and news in regards to the group released with a post will be at the bottom.  In case no one has noticed, with every release there will be something posted about the blog in regards to status, new features and coming releases.  It is done like this so the Blog Updates don't overshadow releases.  Hence, why they will be at the bottom of release posts when there is no need to make a full update post.  

     Long story short, look for the green at the end of posts if you're interested about things relating to our group and blog~!

    (2) We are on a roll!  There is a special dedicated release coming out in the within the next couple of days as well as a super special O-Mars image set shortly there after.  The image set was slated to be released on Thanksgiving Day as a gift but being it's not really theme based as far as Thanksgiving is concerned - I decided to make it larger and include more translated images and comments.  This was done to really make it something special - all images are full-color and HQ btw.  However, these are just two of my personal releases with a little help, but there is more coming from the group as well very soon.  So, please keep checking back 'cuz we're on a release streak! 

     Also, for future reference, I have personally made a vow that there will be at least one release a week (Mostly School Boys Saga based) when between stories but that isn't going to take effect right away as we will have multiple releases during this week and the next and maybe longer!  It seems that the blog's "down-time" is over for a little while.   

       As repeatedly stated, our blog may sometimes be slow for a while and then we have times like this where multiple projects finish close together.  I'll admit I dropped the ball over the previous weeks on ensuring that you guys always have something new to read or look at.  That will not happen again with the new contingency plan in place.

 

     (3) Again we thank everyone who is participating in our polls and making comments - We appreciate any kind of constructive criticism, positive or negative.  And remember, whether or not you like an item, there is an anonymous check system at the bottom of each post, if one gets good ratings then that sort of item will be sure to come around again, and the opposite applies if it's rated bad.