orix4's manga / #:::(26)

Playboy Masato and straight, divorced Asahi end up roommates when they are brought together by the Puck-ish Naru. A long, realistic depiction of their gradually falling in love. One of the few stories with lots of characters, no crazy tropes, realistic flaws, etc. Spin off of Sayonara Game.

Tomoaki and Naoki expect a one night stand and end up together-- one of the few stories to include a years long relationship, and it is so satisfying to see the progression. No weird stereotypes, no cliches.

ho lee shite that beautiful fluid languid art (how is art languid? I don't even know). the most beautiful communication and alllll the consent in the world, safe space.

read after Rouge. darker, and harder to follow Yakuza politics w/ figuring out who's who, but still good.

lots of adorableness to follow rouge + a little bit of plot about rival gangs that's tbh forgettable.

oh damn, it's so good. everything lands perfectly-- the sad moments, the humor, the suspense, the heat, everything. yes, it's about werewolves, but it's more about trust, and it's really well balanced with lighter moments and more intense ones and uggggh.

sh-ai

::: sublime. mc traumatized by past experiences, gradually learns to let himself be spoiled by his nephew's teacher (who initially comes off as rude and cold). both so precious

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