『 Hidden Gems 』

» An incredibly heartwarming story of an openly gay man and a homeless man who were both ostracized by society and found solace in each other. Shouji and Hama are both such genuinely kind and good people, it was so beautiful how they touched each other's hearts. This story does a great job exploring the prejudices of society and tugging the heartstrings, and it has an amazing cast of side characters!

12k / 538 / 9.2

Spin-off story about Shouji’s dad and his childhood friend, reuniting after all these years.

» This was such a sweet story! It’s so beautiful to see a love story between two old men, and I’m incredibly glad they were finally able to find happiness with each other after so long. It was really emotional and heartwarming, but also had some great humor (especially at the end! Lol)

7k / 397 / 9.3

“ Love stories of the 10 princes of hell.”

» A few short stories about the princes of hell that were actually very sweet. The setting is really cool and the stories feel like a snapshot into their world and their daily lives there, with an interesting take on hell. The last story had a bit more plot and drama, and I wish their story was longer because they were really cute.

443k / 544 / 9.0

“ The first time he saw him, Tohru was on his way home from his hobby of taking photos. He’s queued for the Shinkansen’s unreserved seating, just right next to him.”

» A gentle and easy paced story that is extremely sweet! The characters are ordinary people living their everyday, ordinary lives, yet their story is told with such subtle attention to detail that they come alive on the page. An engaging and heartwarming slice of life story.

328k / 513 / 9.4

“ The year is 1945. At a monastery in beautiful Tibet, two boys met…Unknowing of the harsh fate awaiting them…A pure and fleeting love, set in Tibet before the upheaval.”

» An exquisite and well researched story of Tibetan monks, and very unique and beautifully drawn. I just wish it was longer because it was building up well but the end was very abrupt and unsatisfying. Ending is bittersweetly realistic.

500k / 348 / 9.2

“ Our story begins with Jigyo, the crown prince, having recently been exiled from the palace with a guard, Dangeum, and the man who raised him, Chunggeum. The three are forced to pass their remaining days in a quiet village made up of mostly elderly residents.”

» Interesting and sweet story with a mix of romance, action, and drama. Beautifully drawn, full color art that looks like stills from an anime.

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698k / 1046 / 9.4

“ Lorentz Dinkel, a local artist, was commissioned to paint on a store's wall. Little did he know the angels, Julius and Marion, come alive at night. Julius and Marion have fun traveling about until Julius meets the artist and...Beautifully told, a dazzling love story!”

» A whimsical fairytale like story of two angel paintings that come to life at night - full of romance and fluff.

960k / 1345 / 9.3

“ Police Habaki has a peer relationship with En, a former novelist. But for some reason En continues to reject Habaki's marriage proposals.”

» This is a beautifully written omegaverse about the sacrifices you are willing to make for someone you love, with a refreshing take on creating your own destiny. Masterful storytelling that weaves together the past and present into an emotional, engaging tale.

1084k / 1194 / 9.1

“ Evan Pryce is a celebrated New York Times reporter who has been ordered by his editor to cover "real" ghost sightings in a secluded village in the countryside. Afterdays of driving by rural villages with zero results, our lost and exhausted New Yorker is just about ready to give up. But then suddenly, a road sign pointing to "Roureville" catches his eye.”

1622k / 235 / 9.1

“ One is a smart but decadent tramp and the other is playful but gentle visually impared. Can two imperfect people help each other?”

» The story had some unclear translations at first (which later improved), but as I read I found myself getting completely drawn into the lives of the characters. It was an emotional journey that made me genuinely invested in these characters and wish for their happiness. Not perfect, but still beautiful.

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2488k / 1186 / 9.3