Kirai's manga / #persistent seme(16)

Synopsis: To maintain the success of his family's corporation, Yoo Taehyuk (MC) convinces the family dragon named Hyo-un (ML) that he is the dragon's reincarnated mate. Hyo-un is initially ascetic and physically ill, but he quickly falls in love with Taehyuk. Review: A top-tier manhwa. Hyo-un is a clingy, overpowered puppy dog, a woobie hurt by the evil world. Taehyuk is refreshingly a man who is shameless but also upstanding; his deception ends quickly. There is a lot of smut, but also a sizable, interesting plot that made me tear up. Although the art style isn't to my taste, I shall rate this five stars.

Synopsis: Growing up as an orphan in an abusive foster home, Kwon Heeseo (top) finds his solace in the anonymous person sponsoring him. The day he sets the home aflame is the day he finally meets Cha Taekyung (bottom). Although Taekyung tries to maintain a distance between them, Heeseo is obsessive and neurotic, willing to do whatever it takes to keep Taekyung by his side. The truth behind the death of Heeseo's mother unveils bit by bit, but at the climax, a fight causes them to separate. Seven years later, Heeseo kidnaps Taekyung, while the plot stemming from his mother's death continues… Review: This manhwa has a fantastic plot surrounding the mystery behind the death of Heeseo's mother. The cast of characters is tight and memorable, and there are many elements that return to relevance later. As for the main pairing, Kwon Heeseo is undoubtedly a toxic person who needs therapy, but he is only interested in Cha Taekyung. In a way, this gives Taekyung a concerning amount of power over Heeseo's psyche, but he's not equipped to handle such a troubled mind. I hope that their relationship improves!

Synopsis: Cha Kwonwoo (ML) is an S-rank esper who works his on-call guide, Kim Dowon (MC) to the bone. Experiencing his cold demeanour firsthand, Dowon believes that Kwonwoo hates him, but when an incident turns Kwonwoo into an amnesiac, his attitude changes completely! It's hard to reconcile this lovestruck, smiley fool with the infamous Cha Kwonwoo, but Dowon has to guide him intimately in hopes of restoring his memory, and Kwonwoo is happy to oblige. Review: The chibis are pretty good, but most of the art feels a bit stiff. At least Cha Kwonwoo's face is drawn with lots of care! It's interesting that Kwonwoo's personality has changed so drastically from stoic CEO to puppy dog; it makes you wonder why Kwonwoo has become the way he is. Meanwhile, Kim Dowon acts more like a regular guy, but he doesn't seem to comprehend that Kwonwoo is hard gunning for his hand in marriage. A decent read for when you want a pathetic love interest.

Synopsis: Haga Kosei (top) is a popular second year high school student chasing after a first year teacher, Yura Ayato (bottom).