Kirai's manga / #omegaverse(12)

Synopsis: Lee Doyun (MC) is tall, strong and hotheaded—but against all odds, he is actually a recessive omega. When his first heat arrives, the only one who can help him is Jung Taehan (ML), an alpha coworker whom he just can't get along with. They learn that not only are their bodies compatible, but their personalities mesh well too—Taehan falls hard and fast, but Doyun won't admit that he likes Taehan back. When they finally get together, their relationship becomes a sweet romance. This manhwa also features a secondary alpha/alpha relationship between a rather insensitive doctor and Doyun's easily agitated brother. Review: This manhwa's main couple makes me happy. Doyun is far from a stereotypical delicate omega, and his naivety is the cause of most of his problems. Although his physical changes overwhelm him, Doyun likes being an omega, and that in itself is refreshing. I also loved how Doyun becomes very affectionate when he's delirious with heat, and I wish we got to see more of that state after he and Taehan get together. Similarly, Taehan's mental state also devolves during his ruts, and those scenes are even spicier than their usual sex. As for the secondary pairing, it won't be to everyone's tastes. Doyun's brother, Dojun, is easily caught up in his partner's pace, and gets wronged often. The doctor's personality is unlikeable when he's acting suave, but even he is outclassed by Dojun's toxic, incestuous brother. If you want a fresh, comedic romance, then please read the main story.

Synopsis: Karlyle Frost (MC) is an alpha noble, one who is expected to one day marry an omega heir from a distinguished family. When the stress of his responsibilities hinders his orgasms, his physician comes up with a recommendation: try receiving from an alpha instead. Enter Ash Jones (ML), the perfect lover—handsome, gentlemanly and romantic. Their arrangement is meant to be temporary, but naturally, Karlyle and Ash their mutual connection blossoms into something deeper. Review: This is such a romantic manhwa. Ash is such a considerate lover towards Karlyle, who is inexpressive but caring in his own way. They learn to communicate, they apologise when they wrong the other and are overall simply good people. Plus, even though they agreed to be just contractual sex partners, Ash goes out of his way to do romantic things with Karlyle—buying gifts, going on dates, cooking together, etc. The experience of a real relationship, even if undefined, helps Karlyle open up and become attuned to his own emotions. You will love their relationship almost as much as they love each other.

Review: After cutting ties with his family, Seo Wonhyuk (MC) runs into his stepbrother, Lee Hanseo (ML). Even though Wonhyuk is his stepbrother and a beta, not an omega, Hanseo manipulates Wonhyuk into assisting him with his rut. Review: This won't be to everybody's taste, mostly due to Hanseo's treatment of Wonhyuk. I also think that this manhwa is more like a fragment of a larger story, since it is rather short and lacks character development.

Synopsis: Saddled with his father's debt and his dependent little brother, Euihyun (MC) tries to drown himself in the ocean. However, his suicide attempt is thwarted by the sudden appearance of Taeju (ML), a gangster who takes a sudden interest in him. Euihyun may be an omega, but he is ill-tempered and feisty; there's just something about him that draws Taeju in more than he realises. Review: When a relationship begins on the premise of a gangster coercing sex from a suicidal, debt-ridden single caretaker, you know that it will be toxic as hell, but this changes surprisingly fast. Taeju quickly develops a possessiveness for Euihyun, then actual feelings, and then guilt. Their dynamic for the majority of the manhwa is that of a shameless wife guy and an angry sugar baby, which I find super entertaining. Euihyun's little brother is also a prominent character whom I don't find annoying at all. Throw in gang action, and you're in for a treat.

Synopsis: Kanade (MC) is the sort of trash who womanises, gambles and mooches off his partners. One day, he meets his high school classmate, Haruka (ML), who has been harbouring affections for him for a long time. An accident sends them to a world where women no longer exist and men have developed secondary genders. Now an omega, Kanade finds himself falling for Haruka. Review: Haruka is a good boyfriend to Kanade, and Kanade grows quite a bit after living with Haruka. Their reactions to the concept of omegaverse is funny, and I also like that they return to their original world near the end of the plot. Plus, it's good to see Kanade fight back against assailants; even though he is an omega, he is not meek. The faces are drawn well, but sometimes they lack expressiveness. As for the story, it pivots often to the next plot point and the pacing is uneven because of this.

Synopsis: Amamiya Itsuki (MC) is an omega from a common family. His family tricks him into joining a wife audition for an affluent family, and the first day there, he gets into a quarrel with the family heir, Tenmei Jin (ML). Itsuki's first impression of Jin is so bad that he decides to participate in the wife audition out of pure spite, but these two who tease each other often soon find themselves forming a close connection. Review: This is a light, cute story reminiscent of classic shoujo manga. It has all the tropes: a meet-ugly, supportive best friends, a scheming rival and true love succeeding above all. There is no toxicity in our main characters' relationship, although the way they butt heads at times is funny and endearing. Everyone turns out happy in the end, including the guy who attempts to get the MC raped.

Synopsis: Learning that he's an omega, Asahi (MC) shares the news with his best friend, an alpha named Kei (ML). However, Kei deduces that he and Asahi are not fated pairs, and in anger he rapes Asahi. Many years later at a class reunion, Asahi realises that he's in love with Kei. This triggers his heat, prompting Kei to make Asahi his permanently. Review: The art is decent but both characters are rather shallow. The ML is sadistic and toxic during the time he thinks he cannot have the MC, which so happens to be the majority of the story. Amazingly, MC falls in love with his ex-best friend even after getting raped then ghosted. They both forgive each other upon learning that their love is requited. That side character friend is not paid enough for this.

Synopsis: Lee Yoonwoo (MC) is a recessive omega masquerading as a beta—because his childhood friend and now crush, Chui Taegyeom (ML), is a dominant alpha who hates omegas. After Yoonwoo returns from his strategically timed military service, Taegyeom immediately re-establishes himself in his life. Soon, the truth about Yoonwoo’s secondary gender is revealed, but it turns out that Taegyeom hates Yoonwoo’s lies more than his being an omega. After a more hiccoughs, they learn to reconcile and become a sweet couple. Review: I really love the bright, pretty art style, especially the way their eyes look and how the artist depicts pheromones. Although most of Yoonwoo and Yaegyeom's troubles come from lies, ultimately they are a very healthy couple who can’t get enough of each other. There is also a second male lead, Dohyun, who has his own spin-off, and besides him there are more fun side characters. A story full of love that you would love.

Synopsis: Han Woojoo (MC) secretly has a crush on his doting step-brother, Choi Hanbit (ML). When MC suddenly manifests as an omega, he and ML begin crossing many lines. Review: With this story, you can't ignore the psuedo-incestuous aspect of it since Woojoo and Hanbit really do act like and care for each other like real brothers. I ironically find this refreshing compared to other incest BLs which usually downplay the familial relationship. Hanbit is very doting and his brother complex is usually played for laughs. The art style is also very good.