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Ten Count is a Japanese yaoi (BL) manga series written and illustrated by Rihito Takarai. It was published by Libre Publishing for the Be x Boy imprint and has been released in English by SuBLime. The work is known for its distinct art style and its exploration of mature emotional themes within a romantic relationship.

The story centers on Shirotani, a man who suffers from severe mysophobia, and his psychiatrist, Kuroe. After

Characters include Shirotani, the patient, and Kuroe, the physician. The relationship is depicted with intense emotional

Publication and reception: Ten Count has been collected into several volumes in Japan and has been released

Adaptations: As of now, there has been no announced anime or live-action adaptation. See also: Rihito Takarai,

seeking
therapy
to
address
his
anxiety,
Shirotani
and
Kuroe
develop
a
highly
intimate
relationship
that
moves
beyond
the
clinical
setting.
The
narrative
examines
trauma,
trust,
vulnerability,
and
the
complexities
of
consent
and
power
dynamics
in
a
therapist-patient
context.
A
recurring
motif
in
the
series
is
the
idea
of
counting
to
ten
as
a
way
to
regulate
anxiety
and
gradually
increase
closeness,
which
gives
the
title
its
name
and
serves
as
a
structural
device
in
the
story.
and
physical
content,
reflecting
the
author’s
focus
on
the
pressures
of
desire,
control,
and
healing.
in
English,
contributing
to
the
international
popularity
of
BL
manga.
It
has
been
widely
discussed
for
its
bold
subject
matter
and
art,
though
it
has
also
drawn
critique
for
its
portrayal
of
consent
and
the
portrayal
of
a
sexual
relationship
within
a
therapeutic
context.
Be
x
Boy,
SuBLime.