A gay young man with bad luck finding good men meets an older guy who cheers him up in the right moment.
I love this one because not only is the romance super natural and healthy, but it also shows that fear or complex that the mc has gotten because of all his past experiences. The ml is not simply a straight man that is gay for the mc, there's depth and explanation.
Also, the side characters are amazing, it's nice to see real friends including a yearning husband who ADORES his wife.
I could write a while essay on this one.
The characters and their dynamic is very complex. Think Fellow Travelers meets Banana Fish (only in vibes).
It has a considerable age gap and somewhat of a power imbalance at first but there are aspects/moments that balance everything out.
I wasn't a big fan of the ending since it felt a bit rushed but it's still recommendable.
A First of Summers