crystalvmin's manga / #BL(103)

Payback

Ongoing | Samk ,Fujoking | 2000 released

The art is so good and I really like the plot. For a manhwa that has a plot like this I’m honestly impressed that there only started to be nsfw scenes (excluding making out and rubbing occasionally) at like chapter 40 or so. The tension, either sexual or not, between the main characters are too good and it really made me want to finish the current chapters in one seating (I didn’t but I got to finish in less than 24 hours anyway). I do have some reservations about this manhwa just because it does seem to have themes of sexual assault and rape or in general Jay forcing himself on Yoohan a lot; idk why but the crazy tension and hostility they have towards each other and sometimes comedy brought into the mix kinda lightens up these themes, nonetheless, SA/rape is still evident. The triggering themes are not as extreme as others I have read yet. Not trying to be righteous or be a hypocrite, even though I do find the main characters very attractive along with their crazy tension that just draws you in, there is still clear forcing on oneself upon another. Anyway, will be waiting for an update and I’m curious to see how everything will unfold.

Lost in the Cloud

Ongoing | Kim Pas | 2000 released

Shutline

Ongoing | Kyo Woo | 2000 released

I’m honestly so happy I found this because I find myself short of having buff daddies smut AND the smut is not at all tiring or bland to read so I end up reading all that shit like crack. Despite having such rough sex, the conversation they have before, during, and after is feels really different than normal, it’s like you can’t say for sure that they love each other, but in a way they do care for each other even if it’s all just business. Love bottoms like shingun, feisty, straightforward, and somehow a realist. The plot’s really good too even though I feel like at least 40% of the manhwa includes sex scenes. Anyway, waiting for the next update !

Red Candy

Complete | hanse | 2019 released

I liked the premise of the plot and it was promising, but there are just things that I didn’t like or were just weird and confusing. For instance, the fact they made Candy an SS agent, but his behavior at the start was not really SS agent material and I think he should have had more training with social skills (like being aware of the expressions he made and being able to suppress it, things like that); But his physicality and combat skills are definitely SS agent level. As for the smut scenes, it wasn’t bad but the thought of Hajun loosening Candy up for 3 freaking seconds and inserting his dick without being lubed up makes me physically cringe. I get not wearing a condom cos other people like that, but strangers shouldn’t really be fking raw. Anyway, the story was not perfect, but it was good enough.

SaYe

Ongoing | Wu zhe,Yuan dian gezi manhua,Zuoer cong dong | 2019 released

AHHHHHHH honestly I'm not exaggerating if I say that my heart is melting !! These are the kinds of manhua that make you want to continuously punch your pillow into oblivion because they're just too cute ! I really like all of the characters' personalities especially for our 2 MCs. I am really attracted to cool and strong-willed characters so this manhua was definitely my cup of tea. Though it was just a bit noticeable that the art style kinda changed drastically, which made the boys look more baby boy-like (though it doesn't look bad at all) compared to how they started out as which was kind of a shame since the art/design of Da Fei's shaved head was completely taken out of his character (which honestly was his appearance's focal point) and without explanation either :< Other than that, I'm not really complaining about anything else (ofc, the crazy censorship was a given, the implied scenes will have to do T^T) as this manhua is amazing <3

Plaything

Ongoing | POTION, TR | 2000 released

Man this is so bad please I couldn’t force myself to finish it. I’m so sad because buff bottom trope was wasted on pwp and even with being pwp, the sex scenes were not anything outstanding. Duke is delusional about Illic wanting it, therefore, technically committing sexual assault. I wouldn’t really wanna be at the point Illic finds he has feelings for the duke. I get the incest with nobilities, I think that’s true to a certain extent, but incest will definitely not produce pretty human beings. Art is good but not enough to make me stay reading.

The Pizza Delivery Man and The Gold Palace

Ongoing | 어피,Upi | 2019 released

Checkmate(TAN)

Complete | TAN | 2000 released

I was at awe when I finished the story not only because of the good ending, but also with how the author explained their process when they wrote the manhwa. Achieving a good ending for a manhwa like this without having any loose ends, plot holes, non-fleshed out characters, stagnant character development, and unnecessary sex scenes is so crazy good and it’s what sets this story and the author apart from other BL content. I really loved how the author took their time in giving the characters so much depth. I still don’t sympathize with Soohyun, but I understand him. Heads up for people wanting to read this, the couple does start off on a very toxic note (with some rape added in the mix, unfortunately, but it does fit the theme of the story) and there are heavy themes and portrayals of abuse (sexual, physical, emotional, and psychological) so just be warned.