orix4's manga / #doting(8)

::: 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

smut ::: overly self-conscious because of hair, reassured by doting childhood friend. sweet gap

:: Shin finally confesses 10 year love to the wisecracking Seiji. He just loves him so much, oh my heart.

The super reserved Kudou goes to a mixer and meets Satou... who, with his own unconditional acceptance, helps Kudou not just come to terms with his sexuality, but himself as a whole.

should hate the self sabotaging (I'll leave him for his own good) but it's still sweet enough and moves quickly

: overly romantic fluff but reasonable motivations

very uneven, has some good moments but overall too much emphasis on one character's naivety/youth, tropes, etc.

takafumi sees ise having a fight with an ex, and-- not sure how to help him-- ends up dropping his laundry on him as a distraction. stock, but with moments that land real well.