beta
--> BL
--> Patient x Therapist (although unofficial)
One reason why the story stuck with me is because MC Shirotani Tadaomi has Mysophobia. He meets Kurose, a behavioural therapist, and they try to conquer his illness (through a 10-step list) while simultaneously developing feelings for each other. I really like their dynamic, and the trope is quite unique.
--> BL
--> Hockey Romance
Although this isn't finished yet, I'm a huge fan of the artwork and the ML (he literally invented yearning). I read this before Heated Riveraly came out, but it's funny to see another Hockey Romance BL getting so popular. The story and pacing are great, especially because we get a glimpse of their past connections as the story progresses. Can't wait for how this continues :)
--> BL, but more psychological
--> non-con, suicide attempt, violence, crime, ... you catch the drift
--> Age-Gap
The story was really heavy & the characters suffer from different kinds of mental health issues. However, their past experiences explain their actions to an extent (doesn't justify them), and I was surprised by how much I enjoyed the crime aspect. During the investigation, more and more gets unveiled, and it goes so far back into the past.
Bonus for the art
Ten Count