muse ✨'s manga / #delinquents(2)

A delinquent sophomore, Nagato, falls in love with Ai, a beautiful boy who, rumor has it, has been used as a sex object by the seniors. Ai has a low opinion of himself and is confused when Nagato continues to approach him, and is bowled over when Nagato confesses his love. This story focuses on consent, healing, mutual pleasure, honesty, and open communication. What a delight. I'd give it ten stars if I could.

The prequel to Rouge and deals with why Ai is so indebted to Yamato. It explores his abuse a bit more and Yamato's kindness to him. (When Nagato showed up toward the end, I screamed.) It's also the romance between Yamato and Yukio.