Jay's manga / #Beautiful Art(7)

Summary: Carlyle, a non-dominant Alpha born in an aristocratic Alpha family, had difficulty having a mandatory relationship with an omega and even received counseling. The counselor encouraged him to have sex with an Alpha in order to overcome his difficulties. As Carlyle searches for a partner, he gets to meet Ash by chance. The two once shared a kiss on New Year’s Eve but unfortunately, the aristocrat doesn’t seem to remember. As Carlyle began to meet Ash more frequently, he started to develop feelings for him. What will happen at the end of their relationship? Review: Beautiful couple, probably some of the best art I've seen, but I really wish their communication was better when the relationship was first starting to involve feelings, as that would've saved me a great deal of second-hand embarrassment and frustration. Love them though, they're so sweet and supportive to each other. Also, I don't usually comment on smut as it's not my thing, but it was actually amazing in this one. Like, they didn't just throw it in there for funsies, it's GOOD (and also the entire reason they even met ig).

Summary: Seo Hyunsoo is sure of one thing: people are scum and they will always disappoint you. Sure enough, at his very first company dinner after his transfer to a new department, he finds his coworker, the obnoxiously upbeat Baek Youngchan, performing an unsavory deed in the men's bathroom. As much as Hyunsoo would like to avoid Youngchan from that point on, Youngchan seems intent on not letting him out of his sight... Will Hyunsoo be able to evade the encroaching chaos of his new work neighbor? Or will these two clashing coworkers find that opposites really do attract? Review: Hyunsoo's character development is amazing. He was someone who had a particular way of doing everything, and kept trying to bury every little thing that bothered him until it was no longer possible for him to. Each time Hyunsoo's life began its descent into complete disarray, Youngchan was there to support him without even needing to be asked. Hyunsoo even began looking for ways to let Youngchan know he can also depend on him. My only criticism is that Youngchan is so incredibly annoying in the beginning. GET OUT OF THE WAY MAN.

Summary: A girl develops a complex about herself after her mother thinks of her as a hideous iguana. Review: This whole story shows why it's so important to make sure you are stable as a person before you decide to bring an innocent life into this world. The way Rika's mother saw her and treated her bled into every aspect of her adolescent and adult life, causing her to think every positive thing that happened to her was undeserved or nothing more than a joke. I believe that it ended perfectly, and somewhat gave Rika the closure she deserved, although it seems that she will never not view herself as an iguana. However, it would've been interesting to explore her mother's past and why she truly was the way she was. As with all situations concerning child abuse, it really makes you wonder who someone could've been if raised by the right people/ given better circumstances.

Summary: Choi Jaewon enjoys a carefree life abroad where he spends his time messing with alphas. One day, his father requests for him to return back to Korea in exchange for some money, but he learns upon his arrival that his family is almost bankrupt. In order to save his father's company, he has to get married to his childhood friend, Yang Junhee, who's company will save his father's by investing. Choi Jaewon hates the idea of marrying Junhee, who he remembered as a nerd, but is later pleasantly surprised with his appearance. Later, Jaewon learns that there was a promise he made to Junhee, but he just can't remember. Review: Dude, I lost it when Junhee started crying wth. My only complaints are that it didn't go into depth about their future which I really would love to see, and it was also quite smut heavy for my liking.

Summary: “I’m dreaming of a soap opera like love." Wooshin Hyung replied with that line on the day Kijoong finally confessed to him. Kijoong initially thought that Hyung’s words had meant “be good to me”. But as time passed and he started to fully understand Hyung, he realized the true meaning: that Hyung wanted their relationship to literally be like a soap opera. Review: This was so unbelievably cute and the art is stunning. I love that they're both just strange people, which is why they get along so well. Like, who else but Kjoong would ever put up with Wooshin's shenanigans? I really hated the entire situation with Kjoong trying to have sex with Wooshin when he was drunk, though. That was really uncomfortable to read.

Summary: Dam, who at some point stopped growing, avoids people and leaves to the forest.

Summary: The ugly and shy Che Qiu Yuan was rejected after he had confessed to the school diva. He was even crowned with the nickname, “gorilla”. His self-esteem was crushed. Therefore, he decided to turn over a new leaf, “start a new life”, and transform into a dazzling prince charming. From then on, he thought he was invincible. However one day, he was overshadowed by a narcissist classmate. Review: All time favorite for sure. This is how couples should be; lifting each other up and helping your partner be the best version of themselves. I love that it dives so deeply into insecurity and what it can do to people (mentally).