BL MASTERPIECESdefinitely worth re-reading

A story dealing with child abuse and its consequences in adult life. It's also controversial since there's S&M sex (dub-con) and Tengoku (seme)'s creepy and manipulating nature towards Aoki (who has a pure heart despite his abusive mother). Even so seme gets likeable as the story progresses and his complex personality is also what makes this manga interesting in the first place!
bdsm, coworkers, younger seme...

Shin was born to a race of winged messengers but has tiny deformed wings on his back. Flightless, he endures ridicule and loneliness. Until one day the Master of Gods assigned him to take care of the mysterious God residing at Mountain 32. The God is a cute furball (and a handsome guy to add). The atmosphere of this manga is so gentle and endearing, such a gem.
Gods, fantasy, shape shifter, badass uke...

MCs were so in love in high school and decided to elope. 15 years later, Kusaka suddenly tells Mikuriya that they should break up because he broke their promise. But why?! Mikuriya's so devoted to him, loves him so passionately and has never cheated on him. So he's stressing over this promise that he can't remember. It is then that he recalls a secret that he's never told Kusaka. A realistic story about an established mature couple!
cohabitant, drama...

Jihoon is confident that he can easily make guys, even straight ones, fall for him. It worked quite well up until he met Gyungwoo. Jihoon works as a nude model and is introduced to Gyungwoo for his personal photograph project. Gyungwoo appears nonchalant to Jihoon's looks, deeply hurting his pride. Now, Jihoon is determined to make Gyungwoo fall for him. A cute rom-com with a top notch seme!
fluff, narcissist, photography,...

Uematsu divorced and has been eating out at a restaurant Asahikawa works part time. At the age of 40, he felt like his stamina, energy, everything has been depleted, so he tries to avoid anything troublesome. Strangely he feels a sense of ease whenever he is with Asahikawa. But it feels like Asahikawa wants to get closer to him more than he could have ever imagined.
younger seme, cooking, big age gap...

Yuuji is a tattoo artist. When he was feeling down due to lack of customers, a extraordinary beauty, Michiru came to ask for a work commission from a popular artist: to tattoo on Michiru's body his new creation. Michiru has been the muse for the artist for a long time and it is also his sole purpose of life. Reluctantly, Yuuji accepted, but the more time he spent, the more attracted he becomes to this beautiful man.
artist, tattoo, drama...

High school yankee Akamatsu regularly picks fights with Seven, a strong homeless man who lives in the local park. Fighting Seven is the biggest thrill in Akamatsu's life, so when it seems like Seven may have to leave the park, Akamatsu suddenly invites him to share his house. Thus begins the domestic adventures of two idiots living in a small apartment. Guys! Yaoi plot + seinen art and atmosphere - what could be better? It's also fucking hilarious!
action, comedy, cohabitant...

Sakura, who is still single though he's already 30, decides to marry in order to reassure his parents. But the truth is he’s an otomen (who likes cute stuff) and a closeted gay. Keeping these secrets, he goes to a marriage counselor and reunites with his younger childhood friend Yuusuke by chance. I'm glad Sakura is very considerate to think the woman who may have to marry him will be unhappy. And Yuusuke is such a charming cool seme!
big age gap, fluff, straight seme...

The story focuses on Kan & Shuuna's relationship after officially dating. I think it is the best story of the whole series because of how author deals with the redemption of the abuser. Kan had found love again with Shuuna but he doesn't beg for Yumi's forgiveness. He knows he does not deserve it, and takes full accountability for his abusive past. But now he has Shuuna with him and he's willing to heal Kan's unseen scars.
psychological, abuse...

Minjae is the kind of guy who caught your eye with his pretty face and mysterious personality. That’s where all the trouble begin for Taehwa. But rumour has it that Minjae is that jerk Yohan's little toy, is that true? Abuse, lies, possessiveness and love, are all tangled up with each other, will send you on an emotional roller coaster ride. Should we stay together if in the end we'll only hurt each other? Theme song: Roses - James Arthur.
angst, abuse, psychological...