The Atmosphere...

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Cocoon Entwined follows Sanada, a girl at an all-girls school where students weave their own hair into special garments. As she and her classmates uncover the secrets behind the tradition, the story explores identity, beauty, obsession, and the bonds between the girls.

Cocoon Entwined sequel with some other short stories by the author ❣

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The setting is 15th century Poland. It was a time when heretical ideas lead those to who possessed such a mindset to being burned at the stake for their beliefs. The protagonist, Rafal, a child prodigy, is expected to major in theology, the most important subject at the time, at the university. One day, however, he comes across a mysterious man, and is now studying a possible "truth" in the midst of heretical thought!

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Akio, a quiet loner, forms an unexpected friendship with Tingyu, a confident Chinese exchange student who hides his own insecurities. Years later, their bond remains strong, but Akio begins to realize his feelings may be more than friendship.

❣[LOVED] tw: student/teacher relationship, toxic relationship, power imbalance

Han Garam enrolls in a prestigious arts university at the heart of Korea's classical music scene, an institution that has produced world-renowned musicians. His academic advisor, Professor Kim Heejae, a world-famous pianist, exploits Han Garam's passion for his own ambition... "what you hold dearest will become your greatest pain."

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Kazuki, a wealthy and studious girl, has her world changed after meeting Moeka, a rebellious girl from a rough school. Their unexpected encounter by the seaside leads Kazuki to question her feelings and discover a new side of herself.

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Goo Do-hoon and Jeong Yu-won grow close in high school but are separated by a painful incident. Years later, they reunite at work, where unresolved feelings and Do-hoon's changed demeanor bring them back together.

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Tsuburaya’s relationship with arrogant customer Tatsumi changes after a chance encounter brings them closer. As they spend more time together, Tsuburaya discovers a deeper feeling growing between them.

❣[liked] tw mentions of Eating Disorders and csa

Nagata Kabi documents her difficult journey to quit drinking for her health. Forced to stop after severe alcohol-related pancreatitis led to a serious hospitalization, she now navigates sobriety while also trying to improve her overall well-being all set against the added challenges of a global pandemic

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High school teacher Yoshitake discovers a 1960s-era paper in his school's old building, containing a short story written by someone named Yosuke Haruoki, featuring a character named Mikumo Sakagami. Through a series of uncanny coincidences, Yoshitake and his colleague Yahiro begin to suspect that Haruoki and Sakagami may have been their own past lives.