Arieno's manga / #Drama(16)

Disciple's Persuasion Plot

Ongoing | 沉乡 x 西溪 | 2019 released
2022-10-15 05:21 marked

To be frank, this feels like Heaven's Official Blessings combined with Scumbag System with a small tip of MDZS (only in terms of duration when they were separated, 10 years) The execution of the plot is bad, they tend to underestimate the small fries and that creates more problems, in one case it lead to unnecessary tragedy, which lost my 4-star rating for this. The other would be obviously translation, some parts are missing, so it doesn't connect the plot properly, how better it would have been if Scumbag System manhua version could be finished off rather than viewing a slightly modified version this had to offer??

Secret Relationship

Ongoing | McQueen Studio | 2019 released
2022-09-01 06:17 marked
Tags: rape Drama

'Secret Relationship'? More like 'Stupid Relationship'.... The MC does his work alongside his responsibility of taking care of his family, but no one in the family taught him about love or how dangerous it can become when one is overly naïve. The uke is made so stupid that he doesn't even realise he's being cheated by 2 guys head-on, pathetic but pitiful as well, since due to living in poverty, his self-esteem was rock bottom and his view of things being helped by others also varied. Although I didn't like how he went and had sex with a guy who treated him 'well', it wasn't even because he liked him to that extent yet. I feel sorry for Sungyeon who had to be a crazy guy chasing the uke around since he was in the end just a scaredy cat and couldn't even come to terms with commitment, it felt as if he were a slut. Even he doesn't have a lot of time cuz of the 3 guys & his poor family who sucks him off like a stupid leech, worse than the uke himself. And most of all, I Hate that psycho bastard Jaemin Shin who wanted the MC to become completely dependent on him, as if roleplaying a S*viour, some God of Kindness in his eyes. If there's a problem the MC can't solve, rely on his decisions, come on, MC is made to look like a puppet on a string now. Disgusting!

A Stepmother's Märchen

Ongoing | orka | 2019 released
2022-06-19 09:45 marked

Should have been a tragedy, the previous timeline was utterly messed up - A person who lived for others ended up not receiving love, even though children are generally known to be loving and honest at heart, their bonding wasn't good enough and ended up being destroyed by outsiders which became a joke cuz it was uselesss crying over lost life when the damage was 'supposedly' done. Ml in the past couldn't save the one he loved, remaining a regret. When the moral and mental support was required, nobody came to her. Then she was reborn and brought about a comeback, everyone started being envious of her. And that dmn priest who was so rude towards her? Goodness, those people are just devils in saint clothing, but again the church here is portrayed as bad. The 2nd time the FMC changes more and does work quite a lot of both father and mother job (she still took responsibility despite being just a foster mother both times) This sounds unrealistic, but no one should suffer so much for what they have done right. On a side note, the translation of the recent chps. aren't good and content hard to understand, plz fix them.

Ygret

Ongoing | | 2019 released
2022-11-04 14:23 marked

The MC seems like a coward in the beginning, then as the plot reveals more, he's forced to face his fears of the past while living in the present cuz of his reincarnation. Although he has made mistakes just like all humans did, not taking the right action at the time required caused him many problems. His name was ygret, lived poorly in regret before attaint spirit magic, died from natural death with regrets while betraying people's trust (even though there were some who shamelessly/with pride on the line, asked him for help) and rebirths only to receive a name 'Judas' , the person who betrayed Jesus and also "regretted" doing so. This manhwa gives me a cute, yet a bit depressing vibe (just my pov) as if ygret would regret killing the very disciple whom he had taught well. Maybe it's because this portrays some bit of both worlds; black and white with grey areas, how political battles are done for survival but at the same time numbs one's emotions.

Unscented Trajectory

Complete | | 2019 released
2022-11-14 21:06 marked

Pass by this one folks, as this is your everyday, sh*thead, garbage ML suffering from the cliché "amnesia" disorder and abusively harms and r*pes people left and right including the MC, believing that sex is a trade and ample cash should be given for their 'services'. Like stop sharing your stupid, sob story of the past already, resolve those nasty misunderstandings and LEAVE THE MC ALONE. He didn't deserve to be a substitute for your dead(?) partner. Like MF he's a human being, a person for f*ck's sake, you be in his shoes and know how it feels when your existence is present for the sake of someone else. He'll be given the so-called happily ever after the drama is revealed. The 2nd ML blondie who is a rival is even more worse. He attempted atks on them twice? thrice? I have had enough of their bickering and competition? Seriously? The MC is another fool, he would unfortunately think that the ML can change, but I prefer the brown haired guy the most. (The one who assists the MC)

I Have To Be A Great Villain

Ongoing | 木火然,云中 | 2000 released
2022-05-23 09:08 marked

I just love the charas as they are. The fact that most stereotypical clichés and troupes are broken apart makes me realise just how satisfying it feels to read this. The plot is slightly complex, but easy to understand if connected the dots together. I can also say for now and even till the recent chps. that this is one of the amnesia plots done well even if this doesn't have a novel version. Till now, 2 world stages + vacation world side stage has been completed. The next one is a new stage featured around BL instead of a straight couple plot. Only one thing is, no smut scenes are depicted, so a slight letdown, but nevertheless glad that supporting charas are also mentioned, only thing I'm worried about is the ending part. Sometimes conclusions aren't ended properly, so the level of pacing right now is fine.

Your Highness, Please Don't Be a Demon

Ongoing | Yoosa | 2019 released
2023-01-14 12:35 marked

I love this a lot, but at times the plot feels rushed, more interactions required between the two plz. I admit they're cute and 2nd couple need to have more , haha that guys acts like a bafoon and has a reckless behaviour. It would be quite heartbreaking when the ML realises the truth of his 1st love. More chps. as I like to binge-read a lot.

Leveling Up, By Only Eating!

Ongoing | Park min gyu,Koge | 2019 released
2023-03-20 19:38 marked

Seeing this always makes my mouth drool (personally abstaining non-veg, but looking at the MC makes me feel hungry) As a foodie I get the feeling of selfishly eating tasty food by yourself. But after a period of time, it gets boring no matter how good a dish is made. Idk whether he was taught to share food or it's just his inferiority complex when it comes to fast food and preferred ones. So stingy, although it's funny how both humans & NPCs love his cooking (he doesn't need to open charity house for free meals but he can nurture them well then let them go out and learn something or gathering ingredients so MC can eat more and share that joy with trusted and caring others

Don’t Say You Love Me

Ongoing | Xi Yu&,rsquo,er | 2021 released
2023-06-04 15:10 marked

This is nice if you like drama. Quite a lot of misunderstandings here and there with the main obstacle being a lack of proper communication. Finally after the so-called ups and downs the main couple are in the confession phase...but would it happen well this time or??? (ML's father is also unknown and still more stuff to happen) The car accident dream now looks like some kind of trauma although they don't show it, that may happen in the far? future? For some reason, I keep thinking of plot twists like the MC dying in the current timeline and they are back to 3 years ago all over again (Came for full fluff, got a mild angst) A good way to pass time

Zetsubou ni Nake

Complete | Shinou Ryo | 2000 released
2023-06-19 21:08 marked

WHY DOES THIS ALWAYS DESPRESSES ME???? I cried like in every bad chapter as if my mood was down and sht chp. 12 is a dmn mess, no plz no help the tragedy tag is missing (I so want both of them to be alright, they made mistakes so many times and can't be changed just like that, their past errors can't be fixed as well, time would still leave mental scars but they can...) I admit rpists can't be forgiven irrespective of the gender and too much vengeance can make one blind, but it wasn't on purpose like pervs do and the victim wanted to receive the love which failed and turned into actual hatred since the MC didn't notice his existence. Even here, they didn't communicate properly with all the work pressure and relationship issues going on, taking a turn for the worse. Guess some CPs aren't meant to be.