tofu's manga / #Manly(200)

Classic honor student × delinquent. Nothing new with the plot and progression but i like how author chose to depict realistic sex-- the uncomfortable and embarrassing preparation, awkwardness during sex, "failed" first time, the constant anxiety of not being good at it, and finally communicating what feels best for you and your partner. Not a lot of authors made that choice and opted instead for the unrealistic (and tbfh, quite damaging) depiction of sex, so i respect this manga for it.

TW: sexual assault (not between MCs), dubcon because of heat and pheromone bullshite I actually rly like them, especially with their daughter, though i hate the cliche ABO dynamics. Their banter and chemistry are great, and it's all healthy safe consensual between them but once it introduced more conflict and new characters it kinda fell flat. I wish the story was more focused on them and their married life instead.

TW: animal characteristics This appeased the teenager in me whshzhh the animal characterization doesn't have any impact to the story, and if you ignore the ears and tails it's just a good romance between two guys. Not much going with the plot but still a nice read.

Aaah another adaptation of a great slice-of-life / coming-of-age novel by WuZhe! The pacing of the manhua can be a bit disorienting but overall the story is great. It's full of the mundane goodness that i love from WuZhe's works, and I want to keep reading it forever.

The relationship between the main characters feels pretty realistic to me. I can see myself giving the same reactions and responses ML had for MC's (burning) love for him, had i been in his position. Author did well in writing both the familiarity and awkwardness that comes with having your bestfriend as your lover. Edit: whoops it's still ongoing! Volume 2 is surprisingly gooodddddd (so far). I didnt expect it because it felt finished in vol 1 and i was worried that itd just be redundant, but it's actually a good sequel with superb writing.

I forgot to mark this manga hehe a sequel to my first and coincidentally most favorite BL manga ever. Art-wise it's a bit of a decline but the writing is still good, their peaceful daily life makes me wanna cry, all in all a very wholesome continuation / complement to the first book.

Pheww finally completed! Wholesome romance between a bear-like softie farmer and a prince-like city guy set in the countryside. A heartwarming story about acknowledging the bad and the good in your life, and having the courage to choose what's best. Tbh i liked season 1 way more than season 2, but oh well. It's almost always the case for bl manhwas for me. Sidenote PLEASE WATCH THE LIVE ACTION DRAMA IT'S SO GOOD!

TW: sexual favor, dubcon Hol up a min.....i actually like it? Based on the premise i didnt think i would, but it's actually decent. The chemistry is great and I especially commend the author for making the MC acknowledge that he might be into boys, none of that "straight as a ruler except for one guy" bullshit narrative.