crispicheva's manga / #stalker(7)

Knock Me Out

Complete | Boris | 2019 released

storyline: jaeyoung gets hired as superstar eddie hudson’s bodyguard for a specific event, in which eddie gets shocked that jaeyoung doesn’t seem to know who he is. later, jaeyoung gets a job offer as head of security for someone in america... turns out that “someone” is eddie hudson himself, who not only is still salty about not being recognized, but is also being stalked and actually needs protection... seems like they’re gonna be spending a looot of time together... reaction: i mean this was cool, i liked how eddie’s and jaeyoung’s relationship progressed, despite some minor things like eddie outing jy without asking and what not... but the storyline is good and their relationship is actually pretty solid

Hold Me Safe/Holding room

Complete | Mocho | 2019 released

storyline: han jaehwa is a bestselling writer who suddenly gets a stalker problem, so he decides to hire a bodyguard (enter seong taekyung, hunk of a man, never slept outside of a relationship, too good for this world). jaehwa and taekyung dive into a physical relationship pretty quickly, but soon enough their feelings betray them... can they figure out what it is they want from each other, while simultaneously keeping jaehwa safe from the people who mean him harm? reaction: i LOVED this??? my lord my baby boys jaehwa and taekyung are so cute, i’m so happy at least taekyung was able to be honest about his feelings, otherwise this whole ordeal would’ve gotten us absolutely nowhere!!!!! also the role reversal side stories?? AMEN

Starlight Scandal

Complete | Kr | 2019 released

storyline: ha eunseong and seo woojoo (aka leo from the idol group ‘noble’) enter a contractual relationship to appease their fans and boost both of their careers… turns out they end up growing really fond of each other, even apart from their contractual obligations… bonus points for cute side relationships uwu reaction: slow-paced (30 chapters for a kiss and still it led to a misunderstanding lmao) but it was so cute!!!! just the right amount of tension (stalkers, sasaengs, family drama) to keep it from being boring, but so much lovey-dovey stuff to keep us fed!!! i just want my boys to be happy (and yes that include doah and hyunoh)

Secret Alliance

Complete | Lero | 2000 released

storyline: eun sian is a college girl with a phobia of men. can't be near them, talk to them, or even hold eye contact with them. a fellow college student, chae yuri, approaches her and confesses her feelings for sian, and, although sian doesn't return them, yuri sticks close to her at all times from then on. close enough to be by her side when sian gets harrassed by a drunk older man, and saved by a gorgeous blond man who turns out to be her coworker at her new part-time job. review: lorrrddd NEVER in a millions years would i have expected this story to take this path... yul, my guy, you're definitely committed but you need to BE committed to a mental hospital. what the fuck. thank god for yujin, poor sian deserved a happy ending!!