Uragiri wa Boku no Namae wo Shitteiru

The Betrayal Knows My Name
裏切りは僕の名前を知っている
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Synopsis

Having lived in an orphanage for as long as he can remember, high school student Yuki Sakurai has always believed that he existed to burden others. Despite possessing a mysterious power that allows him to see other people's emotions, the ability seems to torment him instead. One day, a beautiful man in black clothes saves Yuki's life, and Yuki faintly feels as if he has met this stranger before. The stranger, later introducing himself as Zess, displays a strong concern about Yuki but quickly disappears after giving him a warning. The following day, Takashiro Giou—the head of the Giou Clan—appears at the orphanage claiming to be Yuki's brother and proposes an idea that Yuki is reluctant to accept. As puzzling problems threaten his safety emerge and familiar faces reappear, Yuki soon learns that his frail existence holds a greater significance than he had initially thought. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Publication notes

Uragiri wa Boku no Namae wo Shitteiru was published in English as The Betrayal Knows My Name by Yen Press from June 28, 2011 to April 10, 2018. The first five volumes are in 2-in-1 omnibus edition, while from volume 6 onwards will be published as individual volumes.

Published

Sep 24, 2005 to Apr 24, 2017

Authors

Odagiri, Hotaru

External links

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Adaptation

Uragiri wa Boku no Namae wo Shitteiru (anime)

Side Story

Shinkou ni Tokeyuku Omoi no Hate ni

Main characters

Luka Crosszeria1131 fan favorites
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A young man known as "Bloody Cross", with silver eyes and black hair who has protected Yuki from the shadows since Yuki's birth 15 years ago. Despite being a duras, he is currently acting alongside the Gioh family. Though his true age is unknown, in human terms he appears to be a university student. Normally reserved and expressionless, Luka's facial expression softens around Yuki. It was during the Last Battle that Luka defected over to the humans. In the previous era, he and "female" Yuki were lovers. Luka battles with a large black sword and can use powerful magic (and even summon a powerful Salamander dragon). He was once the loyal dog for the demon king and used to drink his blood, that's why he is stronger than any opasts and it's possible that he is stronger than the demon king himself. But he left his position as the loyal dog for the demon king after meeting Yuki. It was during the previous battle that Luka met Yuki and they fell in love. The current Yuki doesn't remember being Luka's lover, but every time he sees Luka his heart responds strongly. Luka refuses to tell Yuki about their past, but stands by the current male Yuki and promises he will stay with Yuki as long as Yuki wants him to. The manga suggests a bit of a darker history. Luka tells Yuki he was considered a slave because he belonged to the "sinner" clan, Crosszeria, and that all the other duras were intent on punishing the whole family and all its descendants. The demon king owned Luka, and as a symbol of this, put his own blood into Luka's brand. The demon king's blood made the brand on Luka's arm glow red, and it caused Luka a great deal of pain during the process. Years later, Luka is still haunted by the memory and feels physically ill when recalling it. Because it was a blood seal, if Luka should ever betray the demon king, he would die. Luka explains to the current incarnation of Yuki that since he made a new contract with Yuki, the previous contract with the demon king was voided, allowing Luka to live. Luka hints that the prior contract with the demon king may not be "completely" voided, however. His twin brother is Luze Crosszeria.
Yuki Giou95 fan favorites
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Protagonist of the story, as well as a freshman in high school. Has lived at the Asahi Orphanage for 15 years ever since he was abandoned there as a newborn child. Occasionally, when he touches someone, he is able to read that person's emotions. Though he suffered extremely as a result, he has grown into an unyielding individual. Despite not having any memory of his previous existence, Yuki feels an odd nostalgia for Luka and ends up confiding in him. Since leaving the orphanage to go with Takashiro, Yuki has been referred to as "Giou Yuki."