Mahape a ale Wala'au by Paul G. Bens, Jr.
Mahape is the story of the selfdiscovery of a young Japanese guy during his Christmas holiday in Hawaii.
The story begins with Toshi telling us about his life in Tokyo, and I have to say that I like a lot also this quick glimpse in his day-to-day life. But the big event in Toshi's life is his travel to Hawaii. He has always listen to the wonderful tales that his friends told him after their return from that Paradise, and this time Toshi wants to taste at first hand. But even if the atmosphere of the island is happy and welcoming, Toshi could finally let go only when he meets Kristopher, an Hawaiian guy with some issues to resolve on his own.
With Kristopher, Toshi will finally be able to be free from the restrain of the day-to-day life and really enjoy the sensual atmosphere of the island, even if only for a brief enchanted moment, that he will cherish when he will back home.
The setting is wonderful, it seems like you can smell the perfumes and feel the joys of Toshi's vacation, and when Toshi will uneash the naughty boy he has inside, it's like you can enjoy with him all the new and exciting feelings he samples.
Mahape is a short story, less than 25 pages, but it's complete in its shortness, even if, as the ultimate romantic as I am, I hope that Kristopher will read it (you will understand it reading the book).
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