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// CW: blood, depression, suicidal ideation, generally mentally unstable characters. Amazing story, idk why the rating is this low
After years battling with depression, Katou is left as something that is, at once, both more and less than human. A chance meeting with Oda, an old classmate he has spent years blaming for this misery, ends up tying their lives together in a stubbornly human way: with no fate at play, only plain and simple obsession.
// technically they're students here, but it doesn't matter much to the plot...?
Kaname and Shima have been happily together for the past 2 years. Lately, however, Kaname has become worried about his rising sex drive and horniness – so, he starts pulling back from Shima, thinking this will prevent a sex addiction.
// cute, but I didn't like the twist (I was hoping for something else...)
Lucas, a priest, finds a wounded man and carries him back to a nearby church in order to nurse him back to health – except, he wakes up pretty early on, and just as Lucas is thinking they are getting along... the mysterious man, Bel, kisses him and reveals a pair of pure-white wings.
// the top here is super thoughtful wo that's cute
Koizumi is a teacher, and recently, he has been transferred to the countryside after rumors start circulating accusing him of sleeping with a female student. The truth, though, is he is a closeted otaku and gay man who has been extrapolating an extrovert persona to survive – but it always seems to get him in trouble. Even with Wanibuchi-sensei, his co-worker and neighbor.
// it's kinda bonkers and fast paced but it works
Taiga is a former hitman, trying to start life anew, who gets saved by Hibiya, a flower shop owner. His organization may be after him, but he will not give up on having a normal life – and, now, the man of his dreams too.
//awsome.... oaghhh..........
// time travel!! yippee!!
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// silly goober x silly goober romance. Their friend group dynamic makes this a really entertaining read. No drama, super iyashikei vibes
BL Quickies masterlist
Manga I've read: parts 1, 2 & 3 (therefore, will include summaries, tags and personal comments)
Manga I've NOT read yet: 4, 5 & 6