Back to School
Really great story with some powerful themes. I am loving that Chiwoo ended up with Kyujin because that beautiful man put Chiwoo first and above his own selfish desires. Jihyun and Chiwoo have all those school years together but Jihyuns’ love was selfish. He isolated his friend, hurt anyone who got close to him, stole any girl interested in him. I have read stories where some of these behaviours have been part of a couples story, but what made them stand out was that the obsessive partner always cherished their love interest in a good story. While yes, Jihyun loved Chiwoo, his love was controlling and abusive. There is something selfish in him, or broken, that may likely be a consequence of his upbringing and horrible parent. But it’s not Chiwoo’s job in life to fix someone who refuses to listen to him and respect his thoughts. Someone who raped him. Someone who has traumatised him to the point of throwing up. There can never be safety, trust or real love in that kind of relationship. Thank you so much to the author for giving Chiwoo a love who wants him to be the best he can be, who actively helps him, who respects boundaries yet openly chases him. His cute puppy like mannerisms are balanced by the strength of character he has, the guy is a sweetheart for sure. Any other ending and I would hate it. Chiwoo would forever be a victim at Jihyun’s side and Jihyun needs SERIOUS counselling before even thinking about a relationship with someone new.
The Father of Her Child
This was a nice story about two people taking chances after a bad relationship. Do they trust the words of others or their own judgment which has been flawed in the past. I thought both MCs Lauren and Michael, were gentle and likeable. It was a sweet story where the bad guys lose and the good guys get their HEA.
Amai Jouken
The main story with the manager of the French restaurant, Sonobe Munekazu, and the abused Hisaya was very good. I liked how Munekazu wouldn’t even let Hisaya hurt himself, let alone allow anyone else to harm a hair on his head. Sweetly protective seme x vulnerable uke. The second story was ok, it was just a oneshot.
Gozen 3-ji, Kimi wa Naku
Some messy uploading to deal with but the story itself was interesting and unexpected. A good natured saviour type seme and a rather quiet and gloomy uke with a secret. Despite their differences and difficulties, these guys were good for each other. Very sweet and warm ending.
Friend Line