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An Alternate List that features vers couples that aren't twinks. Since I mostly enjoy feminine male charas though I probably won't update this very often, unlike this list, which I actively search for new additions to every day.
Ch. 115—Ongoing
Ch. 107-109 is missing here. She's become 5 stars, I REALLY like this one. THIS is what I wanna see. Two boys who cross-dress and don't know the other is a cross-dresser. One's a punk, the other an otaku. They're so adorable together, and I can't wait for the reveal!! They actually ENJOY cross-dressing to a degree. LOVE <3
Ch. 13—Ongoing
TW: OBSESSIVE/YANDERE BEHAVIOUR
It's okay. No smut; CONFIRMED minus maybe 2 scenes in vol 3 and Afterstory when they are adults (Source: I literally have all the raws). LOVE their designs and the J-Fashion. They're very cute together, but just writing wise, there's nothing really special and their characters are quite bland. It doesn't mean it's boring or unenjoyable though, it's quite fun.
Ch. 9 COMPLETED
No smut. Art is REALLY NICE. I really like the cross-hatching the mangaka does; I like how it feels like everything was done using line work of a fountain/glass pen. It’s really cute, and I like how the main couple switches roles every now and then, though I wish we saw more of MC in a "princely" role. Pretty sweet read!
Ch. 7 COMPLETED
Free-loving twink love. The leads go to orgies and have other FWB at first, but there’s not a huge, heavy theme of jealousy (though the couple isn’t open in the end). I like stories that commentate on unconventional relationship types like this. They were really open with their friends and set boundaries. Everyone, especially with sex, respects each other’s boundaries and get explicit consent every time. I do wish the couple remained open
Ch.10—Ongoing
TW: Mentions of suicide, self-harm, depression, obsession
Yandere x Yandere. The art and plot emulated the feeling of late 2010s manga/anime so well, that I searched for the completed raws since I thought it was just being translated now, but no, it's actively ongoing and was released recently! I really enjoy the art, and like the fact that the MC is alternative. He kinda got decuntified later tho... but I love my toxic twinks.
Ch. 60 COMPLETED
NOT BL.
I know it’s not BL, HOWEVER the manga is about a group of feminine guys hanging together, so close enough. Honorary het twinks ig LMAO. I can say that as a gay man. Very comedic, but I do think most of the cast grows to genuinely love feminine things and their feminine side. This is EXACTLY what I was looking for. They cross-dress, go shopping together, paint each other’s nails, bake together, do each other’s hair etc.
Ch.5 COMPLETED
TW: Mentions of Drug Use
Polyam 3P, MC is a vers + other uke char. Pretty decent depiction of polyam relationships? The MC is a little insufferable at first, but it actually makes for really nice character development later on: he comes to accept the relationship and gains new perspectives on freely loving and happiness. The chars actually mimic the perspective of a lot of polyam/aro people I've met, so it's accurate rep too.
Ch. 4.2 COMPLETED
TW: PEDOPHILIA, RAPE (NOT by main leads)
NO SMUT. Highschool Romance. Angst. Will count this one because I've read the mangaka's other works and can confirm she can draw more masculine looking characters. It's definitely a product of it's time and a very basic, shitty plot. Nothing special. ML's feelings get triggered after the MC is assaulted which is really weird. 2 stars bc I like the mangakas old style here.
Ch. 8.5 COMPLETED
Clumsy guy meets a super serious one. There’s a LOTTTT of secondhand embarrassment for the first few chapters, sorry. Cute, but a bit weak and nothing really noteworthy/special that stood out to me.