The Baby Isn't Yours
This story has been on my radar for so long...u have no idea ugh..anyway the prologue is a gifted commoner child saves the son of a duke from hostages/kidnapping..she is rewarded..she has talent in sword and is strong so she was sponsored then became a hero of war alongwith Simon (the ml) who is the archmage..a power couple!!!..they r best friends but crossed the limit due to heavy drinking (?) but is actually because of a scroll when teared makes your body heat up and ooh la la..but one condition - they have to be in love with one another..after being taunted by ml..she just teared it then her body starts to heat up, she keeps looking at his lips but ml is not affected cuz he a fucking wizard..yuh..but they fucked then one night stand..viola a baby..an op one..she always wanted a family n never felt like she belonged in the Duke's family cuz classism?? Then decides to keep it a secret n tries to retire cuz ml's mum a bitch (an elf) so she looks young..always in the centre of attention..but is convinced by the crown prince aka her friend alongwith Simon to only make it a kind of vacation n that she'll return..so she looks for confirmation to ml asking if he still hates children and he's like dead faced yeah so she leaves..he planned to propose but wizard duties so after a week..during that time she left..Simon becomes crazy and hunts her down but to no avail..he even says he will tie her up when he finds her so she cannot leave his side EVER again..ummm Sir??..Currently nine months pregnant in Ch 26..and that's it... Mc is so strong and logical but has emotions too as well as social, her humour is also on point!! She is by far the star of the show!! Also lovee that she has scars on her hands ya know somewhere that's clearly visible n it makes sense cuz she a swordsman so her hands are coarse from all that training..even during chibi scenes that detail is not missed and I applaud the writer??the artist?? Ml is the typical psycho, talented, obsessed with mc, she is his only source of happiness and joy (his own words), a yandere who is soft only for mc, only realised his feelings later but is obvious it seems from his narrative?? Anyway he said to his subjects? fellow wizard men?? That they all look like rocks except for mc so?? The art style is super interesting n it's different from the promo..but not too far off..bit I digress since promos need to be the best quality to urge people to read the novel y'know??
Dangerous Convenience Store
The Ahjuicy returns!! I read this till 40+ chapters I think??..My friend absolutely adores this..not gonna lie the awkward situations and relatability of their situations (social ones) cracked me up..when the ml compliments him then mc responds but he isn't interested anymore?so funny..my friend enlightened me on some of the plotpoints since I kinda skipped it and felt it wasn't as important so yeah..there is a time skip and mc still loves ml..ml disappeared cuz he about that life..however I remember being pleasantly surprised by mc's logical side of not wanting to respond to ml becuz of his lifestyle and his past experience..kudos to the first ever logical uke!!
Why are you doing this, my Duke!? Webtoon
I already finished this...I loved it..the second hand embarassment is real ahhh!! I hid behind my pillow or punched the air..I cringed sometimes..I felt sad..It made me feel a rollercoaster of emotions and I absolutely adore this to death..the characters are so loveable..and I love how it all comes back full circle
I Have Become the Heroes' Rival
It feels like an otome game and no that isn't a compliment..it's so bizzare and out of place..nothing makes sense..yes ml is hot but..so cringey
Crimson Karma Webtoon
Ahhhh!! My girl crush..how I missed u..the story revolves around our MC and only MC in my heart..u r the only one for me!!! Heard some spoilers saying the mage is the ML..U have no idea how happy that makes me..I thought the crown prince might be it and that I would suffer from 'second male lead syndrome' again..thank goodness that wasn't the case..her and the ML's dynamic *chef's kiss* so fun!! mm..nothing more to say but I love it..will binge it at a later time
I’m a Villainess, but I Picked Up the Male Lead
O (>∆<) O....Oh my gosh!! I found a hidden gem ..the art is great!! The characters are engaging...the plot is simplistic yet hits all the right spots!! The MC knows how to turn on her charismatic side and plays the aloof villainess role very well...and also probably cuz she is from the modern world, she easily manages the estate and knows how to profit as well using the knowledge of the future..So proud, it really warms my heart..The ml is also to my taste which surprised me as two hits in a row is rare!! The fact that he had such a good and memorable first impression of the og villainess and thought her to be the most beautiful person he had ever seen and him waking up after almost dying cuz she poisoned him and her uttering the words ' I want you to die'..is such a dark and twisted thing which I am down for!! The ml being angry that the mc is so kind to the donations and orphanage and other people but so mean to him..was also super interesting and a sight to behold. My fav thing is when he just looks at her...and observe..then a few scenes later has this downcast or pained expression on his face..He actually cares so much about her and is angry about that fact..Also also the secretary our Edward my baby..I don't want u to suffer..the way he knows her and the fact that mc shows her real personality only to him then puts on the villainess persona towards everyone else..just *chef's kiss*. His reasoning when being asked by the ml for him working under her was the money...he sounded so convinced and went on to talk about his salary and paid extra etc then when the mc comes into the room and she trips, he along with ml immediately is by her side holding her and him nagging her with that look on his face...then we cut to ml just seeing everything and thinking to himself 'Is that really the face of a person who is only in it for the money?'..I die..me dead...deceased..The og fl is so righteous and I love that she isn't a bitch but is super naive and flawed in her logic..the way she stalks the mc thinking she is being discreet while MC knows everything. Gah!! How can this be any better? Her crying to the mc after being rescued by her from the bullies who dropped their hanky and asked her to pick it up..so heartwarming! Edward stole the scene with him refusing to give the og fl a hanky to wipe her years despite the MC's order..ahhh..then og fl taking out her own hanky and saying 'I have my own' not holding any grudges cuz she is so innocent..holy moly!! We know my Ed wouldn't end up with MC so can they be a couple?? Pwease..I see some cool and funny dynamic already!! Small criticism tho..the chapters after 13+ or so had bad quality and the translation was terrible..also ch18 is missing, the part where ml is being vulnerable.. The thing I love the most tho...The fashion!!!..this is the first time I like the fashion..the MC actually changing her hairstyles and using different accessories from clips to headdress to those crown thingy..her dresses are not tacky too..it's such a nice colour, royal colours and rich colours which are my fave seems to her aesthetic which I am LIVING for!! Also her simpler or uglier clothing isn't bad at all by normal standards!! Holy shit..my girl crush!!
Semantic Error
Saw the scene of the ml wearing red clothes from head to bottom on YouTube shorts...reminded me of my ult group Treasure's member Kim Doyoung in one of the earlier episodes of T-map(maybe 10?)..he dressed up from top to bottom in red clothes, scarf, headphones, shirt, pants, jackets. So I checked it out...the comments were all super positive so yeah...shounen ai is not a genre I delve in (mostly YAOI) so it is very cinnamon like...their chemistry...chefs kiss..mc is a shut in and a loner? While ml is super popular, outgoing, rich and whatnot..an overused formula yet it still works..they haven't even kissed yet in 30+ episodes while the other bl I read already have sex in the first episode so a change of pace for me.. haha Update: I am currently in ch57 and they are finally going to have sex..I mean the scene in the car where they both got off by rubbing their dicks together was the most they've gotten at in season 2 anyway..we are starting season 3 off spicy..also the seme is so considerate and I love the way he gazes at our Sangwoo full of adoration and desire and so much more..the fact that he is willing to go with his pace and actually waits for Sangwoo to take the initiative or give consent is chef's kiss..mwah..The way he dealt with the girl who had a crush on our MC was something..the fact that he was willing to properly explain and confess his feelings for him despite the risk as well as him warning or telling her to stay away from him..the whole 'if there was only one vest available, who would you give it to in emergency' then she answered 'me'..as she should btw..I love the way she knows her boundaries and is socially adept enough to know when to step back and looks at the candidates that our ML offered her..so her and Frankenstein, huh?..The way ML lures our MC into thirst traps is so subtle and I wouldn't have picked up on it if it were me from a while back ..good job me..his fit tho..our MC has become bolder and more in tune with his feelings after his conflicted feelings about the whole homophobic (not exactly but I don't know how else to describe it) thing have been cleared up..he surprised the ML with it at times..love that for us..Sangwoo not changing himself and the author not modifying him to fit into the whole bottom and uke stereotype makes me so happy and pleased..like some ukes who had different demeanors suddenly turn extremely feminine from the way they hold themselves to their gestures..their body posture during intimate moments but not our Sangwoo..him actually thinking he should have dressed up when he saw our ML looking so fine for their first official date despite his denial..and him catching himself and wondering why he has that thought..his character is fleshed out more this season..
Jungle Juice
It's under the same name in Webtoon but a chapter short of this one..so season 1 is completed and the second season won't start till next year..that's a shame. After bingeing it, I loved it but if I were to read it week to week, I might think differently. The MC got on my nerves at first NGL. Also his character development was so fast and sudden and felt so out of place that I had to make an active effort to continue reading this. The characters are stereotypical but that's not a complaint. I'm not mad about the romance aspect for once, that's rare. My fav character at this moment would be Professor Ji, love that man. The villain's tbh don't scare me in the slightest, it maybe also be due to the setting but when the villain's appear I'm just like :| The plot isn't the most complex and frankly the title seemed wacky as heck but I'm glad I decided to give it a try cuz it was a good read.
The Elegant Sea of Savagery
Yup..this is the story for me. To think that the story I dropped a while back after reading the first chapter would fit my taste so much. I like that the ML's obsession is a bit explainable and he himself is aware of it. The way he wanted to shackle her and force her to be by his side using any means, latching onto her weaknesses and exploiting it, but being hurt when she is sad and miserable when she is crying. He feels so much for her..her getting angry at him and calling him a bastard makes him smile, her seeing him off eventhough that's her duty made his day, and he was willing to pay for her ex's meditation and do whatever she wanted as long as she was by his side. Also important to note, when the MC and her ex finally broke out, the MC was in a drunken stupor and in such a situation she agreed to sleep with ML. She even says "If you are a good man, you will not agree in such a situation" to which he replied "Fortunately, I am a bastard". That did not make me hate him, that fits his character so much that it makes me feel for him even more. Him clutching the opportunity that finally came to him was so desperate but so telling of his yearning for the MC. Also, the MC's tenacity makes me so fond of her, she is so loyal but knows when to let go. Her acknowledging how the ML has helped her was nice, she doesn't take it for granted. Her skills as a saleswoman reminded me of some real-life saleswoman in my place. She is so talented. The ML asking her to speak to him like she did to the customers was so hot. It is also noteworthy how naturally the MC and ML's relationship progressed. We know that the ML loves her all the way back but the MC also has feelings for her tho she doesn't tell it to the ML cuz of the situation, the differences between them and their history. It was so seamless. Also the ML's development *chef's kiss*. The MC although hot-tempered is so sincere, how she helped the ML and did not treat him with prejudice and treated him the same way even tho he was technically blackmailing her was nice.
Becoming The Villain's Family