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Tried to read this bc the official synopsis says "if only the blood-red duke didn’t turn out to be such a green flag" – but, yeah, no. It's clear he's not psychotic or whatev but that was just false advertisement
Still, a good "empty mind" read for the silliness of it all. Though it's starting to drag a bit too much, I think next season could still salvage things... but so far this is lacking actual romance imo. It's all very superficial

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I always love when the element of a soulmate/fated mate gets introduced with a third party because it leaves the opportunity for so much exploration of characters and the ABO universe, but this is... getting worse and worse. Like, I know the author is here to draw kinky shit, but he's dragging his own character through the mud to do that (not that Renji was ever all that likeable, but this is like, a whole new low). Can't say it's a smart choice – but then again, here I am, reading it in the hopes *some* part of the resolution might make up for this shit...

If someone asked me to prove I love them by doing a coin trick I'd think I was going insane. Like I can see why it made sense for her but it has literally nothing to do with his feelings this is crazy work

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Can't believe they had Ian looking this cool these past few chapters when he started as the literal shittiest ML lol

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Simplesmente o Garam levando um vinho e UMA PENCA DE BANANA

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Alan meets Hayden, a free-spirited youth one night. The pair hit it off, but Alan's new feeling...

  • Author: yatsuda teki
  • Genres: Romance / Shounen Ai / Tragedy

// CW: past child SA, mentions of drug abuse. Does not have a happy ending.

Beautiful writing and a beautiful connection between the main characters, but it's just... so sad :( damn man

They're both so head over heels for eachother in the silliest way possible this is peak content right here

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First story felt nonsensical, like a bad fever dream. Second story was kind of going better places, but it was super rushed (I mean, with 2 chapters...) so it feels unsatisfying anyway

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Includes1-2) Iyayo Iyayo mo Kiss no Uchi3-4) Start Line Made Ato Ippo.4.5) Iyayo Iyayo mo Kiss no Uc...

  • Author: MICHINOKU Atami
  • Genres: Romance / School Life / Yaoi

// this one is... messy. It's very dated (very 2016 BL core) but in a bad way. Everything is solved through sex.

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Tomoki is an average salaryman with a meek personality. Due to this, he has little confidence in him...

  • Author: Taga
  • Genres: Romance / Smut / Yaoi

// smutty with a taller bottom!! yum!!

Considering Yanai thinks Itsuki is kinda homophobic this is the time it makes the most sense to lie abt whether they're dating or not, but ohhh boyy is this gonna be frustrating to watch I bet it's going to eat Yanai alive

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Hol' up. Ending? But, what about the thing with jaehyuk's parents...?

Ohhh this author is sick in the head(/j)
If they don't give us a full circle straight > yaoi > straight > yuri, I am going to RIOT

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Ryuuji, the young master of the Inamiya apothecary, finds himself intrigued by the blunt honesty dis...

  • Author: Ohshima Kamome
  • Genres: Yaoi / Smut / Comedy / Drama / Romance / Slice Of Life

// CW: past sexual assault of a minor. It mostly not shown, but it is discussed and made relevant.

A story set in the Taisho era about a charismatic young master and his blunt, yet calm, chauffeur.

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5 years ago, high-schooler Tomoya faked his age and tried to get laid at a gay bar. While the attemp...

  • Author: Ohshima kamome
  • Genres: Yaoi / Romance

// cutie patooties!!!! Has an ongoing sequel published under a different name

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Aoi, landlord of a share house and a florist, can't keep his mind off his first love, Mukahi. O...

  • Author: Desk kijo
  • Genres: Yaoi / Mature / Smut / Romance

// CW: Mukahi is of age, but still in high-school, while Aoi has already graduated. Feels like a fever dream so I can't even say it's like, predatory... idk, it's complicated. I left a more in-depth paragraph on the comment section if you're curious.

This is a weird one because you can almost ignore the fact he's in high-school, if only they stopped talking about every 5 minutes. Because, like, outside the characters themselves talking about it, it has pretty much no bearing on the plot.

No one else speaks on their relationship outside One (1) mention that quickly derailed into something else entirely, Muhaki himself is barely seen doing high-school activities (they literally don't even talk about his exams, which are usually the most high stakes period in a high schooler's life), Aoi is never actually upset over the "oh my god I slept with a high-schooler" thing for more than a few days (he seems moreso upset that he was lied to), and physically people can frequently look like they're below or above their actual age – not that this means much for a *manga,* but still.

The conflict here is never ACTUALLY about Muhaki being in high-school, which is why it's weird. This could've easily been a few years in the future, and there would still be conflict because Mukahi's obsession over their age difference is because he wants to be seen as mature enough to spoil Aoi. If he was like, 21 and Aoi was 26 (or, heck, maybe even a bit older) there would still be conflict because HE IS STILL YOUNGER, and therefore it's valid for him to worry about being perceived as more or less mature than his partner. Their characters arcs would STILL be the same. Nothing would change story-wise except the lack of uniforms.

So on one hand I can't even look down on this for Mukahi's age – because honestly, the narrative doesn't quite treat him like that!
And on the other hand, things feel ESPECIALLY weird because. Again. Why Are You So Keen On Talking About His Age!!!!

...
Ahem. That being said, it was an okay story. The cute moments were cute, but the pretty art is doing 90% of the heavy lifting here. Story's pretty ass and the characters (both mcs and extras) are kinda boring.

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In high school, Arata fell for a British girl. A salaryman now, he's reunited with that person,...

  • Author: Amamiya
  • Genres: Romance / Yaoi

// last chapter sex, as always... but ahh, my shaylas!!! my cutie pies!!

For Toono, life in the countryside is nothing to write home about – especially since he has lived there his whole life. So, when a British foreigner suddenly joins his company, he could only ever wonder what brought the man in...

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Since he was a child, Madoka has been in love with Tamaki. However, high school student Madoka is al...

  • Author: Asakawa sai
  • Genres: Yaoi

// feels very traditional and old-school. Ntohing to write home about in either art, story, or characters, but it can be fun if you're into the whole "over-the-top devoted top" thing.

Tamaki and Madoka are 20 and 17, respectively. Ever since Madoka was born, they have been inseparable – to a degree that simply being "childhood friends" can no longer explain.