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Koori No Mamono No Monogatari

Complete | sugiura shiho | 1996 released

Chapter 82 (7 December 2015) Genre: Adventure; Comedy; Drama; Fantasy; Shounen Ai; Supernatural Summary: Deep in a cave lies a demon trapped in ice who will eat any human who dares enter. The demon, Blood, waits for the human who will cry the purest tears, for the gem formed from those tears will break the spell that binds him. Then one day, a young man named Ishuca appears in the cave - and knowing that his weak heart will not last long, he has come to die. Touched by Ishuca's gentle nature, Blood gradually begins to change from the cruel, ice-cold demon he once was. It's really great. As expected from the creator of Silver Diamond, Sugiura Shiho is absolutely a genius. Yes I never regret reading this manga for about two weeks now since it's positively worth it. Even though at the beginning I found it boring (since the scanlations team is not really good at editing), I kept delaying reading this, but then I realize that the plot is developing really nicely. I love how every single thing is connected to the other and even the plot twist is really surprising. The art is quite consistent too. After reading the end, and then checking the first chapter again, I find not much difference in art style. Well, perhaps in the eye shapes and hairs, but overall, I've never found a manga with more than ten volumes with the consistency as much as this and Silver Diamond. The characters are all lovable even though they were evil previously. Like Nachte and Wild. They're absolutely my favorites besides Blood. But there's still something that bothers me till the end. Like how the kiss scene is kind of missing of the half-end, and how I rather dislike Blood's scar. But still, he's beautiful even with that long, golden hair. I love them all! 3.5 5 5 5

Never Understand

Complete | Bbong | 2013 released

Chapter 71 (16 November 2016) It's reaaaally good. I've read it marathon since yesterday and it's totally worth it. I love the art since it's pretty and simple and also cute. The characters are all interesting (Especially Yuri, dammit, my new husbando!). The plot is quite complex but not over complicated so I could read it calmly and peacefully until the most recent chapter. I love how Yuri and Jaerim build their relationship oh-so-naturally and it doesn't even give any weird feeling. They're just so perfect for each other (even though Jaerim could be so annoying sometimes). Other slight pairings are cute too. For examples that cute otaku guy and that redhead delinquent. They're so cute and their story is also breathtaking and heartbreaking. So glad they finally get back together. And then there's this ex-school president and Jeehoo's brother. That's an unexpected combination and their relationship seems confusing yet painful. Jeehoo's brother is a "free" guy, isn't attached to someone and do whatever he likes. Yet I could sense something from him. I dunno. Oh well... now I remember the name is Dunno xD (no pun intended). The other pairing is that flashy handsome guy with that archery sunbae. A bit strange since basically they are only attracted to each other by looks. But not bad. I like them still. Oh well... someone said this manhwa resembles to Aitsu no Daihonmei. But in my opinion, this manhwa is way better and more realistic than that. It's not even forced and their relationship is just so natural as ever. Oh, anyway. I think the rating should be higher, at least this is no longer considered as shounen ai since there are several scenes that are too much. Kissing is alright, but French kissing and making out is something else. But, whatever. I love it so much, and I hope this will not be taken down. EDIT: Damn it chapter 71 is really killing me! I fucking hate Yuri now he's a fucking bastard! How dare he hurt Jaerim like tham OMG my baby is crying. The fuck with him telling them "ugly people who teamed up together" damn, and he accuses Jaerim of stealing his belongings. I just hope that new guy is there being a comfort to him. Damn Jaerim really needs to be protected and loved! 4 5 4.5 5

Blood Bank

Complete | silb | 2015 released

Chapter 44 (25 November 2016) BDSM... not really to my liking. Well, even though the uke is just like Laurent from my imagination, I couldn't bring myself to watch him suffer. One is really cruel. I'm not sure that's just a trait from a Sadist, but he's treating Shell so bad. I just want to slap him. Shell needs more love, though he's abnormal. Just show him some pure love and adore him dammit! EDIT: I want to take back my words on One. He's awesome! His S&M relationship with Shell is actually only fetish, but they're actually developing feelings for each other. I love seeing him caring so much for Shell's being, it's just so romantic. Oh, I also feel bad for Cinderella boy who had to be killed by that Jack the Ripper. And damn you Humpty thingy you should die a miserable death! How could you trick One--Eric to come with you and later get killed? I hope Shell will save him. I'm hurt a little when I saw them parting. Well... they finally kissed. And then had sex--or made love to be exact. I love it when they are gentle to each other. Ah I hope they'll be happy. They deserve it so badly dammit. Oh by the way, I've changed the score. It's hella better than what I expected. EDIT: A new chapter was so hot. The sex scene, though it was fake--only a dream, was still sexy and hella satisfying. But it was quite sad for Eric to have become the cause of his own father's death. That Humpty Dumpty something is so damn annoying. EDIT: Damn I'm not ready for the feels! EDIT: Damn you all of you. How could you play with my heart like this? Jack killed Eric's father, leaving him in terror and hatred towards vampires. And now they forced Eric to produce more pheromone by making him come countless times. Damn you. I feel so sad when he cried. And that hag, what do you mean by Eric is gonna die today? 4 5 4.5 5

Eigyou Nika!

Complete | kanai kei | 2014 released

Chapter 5

A Guy Like You

Complete | Waje | 2016 released

Chapter 13 (22 November 2016) So, it was nice. The art is amazing but the story is... rather confusing and slow. The uke is a bit of an airhead and the seme is just like any other seme. The dream-theme in this manhwa is actually interesting, but the way the uke acts in reality is a bit comprehensible. But at least, this is just 13 chapters. There's still along way to go. I just need something to make them glued together dammit. Gimme more. EDIT: CHAPTER 30 WAS PERFEECCTTIIIIIOOOONNN 5 | 4.5 | 4 | 4

Hang Out Crisis

Complete | Owaru | 2015 released

Chapter 4.5 Motoki and Jyousei are known as Kings of Party, able to catch any girl they like. One day, when they can't get any girl home, they do it out of curiosity, and that makes Motoki unable to do it with any girl anymore. Absolutely hot and amazing. The art is nice and clear, easy to read. The plot was somewhat cliche but the author could make it flow smoothly and also surprisingly I love it. The characters are not boring and all have strong personalities even the other two committee of the club. I love it so much, absolutely my favorite. 4.5 | 5 | 5 | 5

Kuchi no Naka no Shita

Complete | Nyan-nya | 2016 released

Chapter 3 When Luke and Eric started dating, Luke realized that Eric wasn't sensitive to sexual stimulants. Thus, he tried to discover where Eric's erogenous spots are. Is it in his mouth? Beautiful, cute, fluffy, sexy story with... yeah, nice art. Luke is so cute, and Eric, despite being expressionless, he is quite clear and blunt with his feelings for Luke. I love it. Now that the erogenous spot is found, they can properly have sex, right? 3.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 5

Lingering On The Way

Complete | Kunieda Saika | 2000 released

Chapter 1 Short and sweet oneshot about Gen-san, a self-described "old guy" who drops by Yuu's house on his way elsewhere. I didn't see that coming. I thought it was an ordinary manga with 'ugly' uke, but turns out it was something else. The plot twist gets me so much. I don't know whether to feel sad, or confused, or trolled, or what. Definitely a masterpiece. 4.5 | 5 | 4.5 | 4.5

Haikyu!! dj - Gunjou no Shashin

Complete | Gusari,Shishou | 2000 released

Chapter 1 The most beautiful doujinshi I've ever read. I even cried. No words. Just amazing. 5 | 5 | 5 | 5

Life Senjou no Bokura

Complete | TOKOKURA Miya | 2016 released

Chapter 5 The serious Ito and the child-like Nishi meet by chance during a single player game of “White Line Game” on the way home from school. Falling in-love, Ito gets frustrated over the fact that they only get to rendezvous on the white line and suddenly kisses Nishi. From high school, college and then to adulthood… A deeply moving work depicting the lives of two men who are madly in love with unchanging feelings within changing realities. I cried. This story is so fucking moving and touching the deepest part in my heart. Starts off with a very cute beginning, then moving to a problematic part in which they start to think of the future, the fear of losing each other, the burden of obligation... Everything feels so realistic. I love it so much. Definitely my favorite. EDIT: NO IM NOT CRYING. MY EYES ARE SWEATING WHAT A BREATHTAKING ENDING OMG 4 | 5 | 5 | 5