plip's manga / #Manly Couple(12)

"Shin is barely making ends meet, hustling as a rogue mechanic on the mean city streets. Problem is, work never comes easy and the dough is nothing to shout about. But when Jake pulls up with car trouble one day, it’s obvious that there’s money to be made: he’s tall, blond and dressed like a million bucks. Jackpot. And after such a handsome payday, Shin is reluctant to let this sucker go. Little does he know that giving Jake his number may be the biggest mistake he’s ever made. And it isn’t long before Jake wants more than his car fixing" ✰ Mechanic x Gangster ✰ Rich Seme x Poor Uke ⤷ Honestly did not like this all that much up until the most recent chapters, but I think it’s just my preference for relationship archetypes. I found it too be way too vulgar too soon, and I always dislike when the MCs do tha nasty right away. I’m more into smut after an ~emotional connection~ has been formed. It seems like we’re steering towards emotional development so I’m looking forward to that. At first the gang plot didn’t interest me but with the new-ish “twist” I’ve found myself enjoying it more. I’ll continue reading. Also I’m sorry but Jake is just kind of odd looking to me, LOL. -- [ch 77]

"Retired boxer Soo-young discovers he has to pay off his father's debt when Tae-seung hunts him down. Fascinated by Soo-young's persistence, Tae-seung offers him an alternative - to learn the ropes and start from the rock bottom. Will this dangerous relationship work, or will this be another living hell for Soo-young?" ✰ ⤷

"As a reporter, Clark has interviewed many criminals but never a murderer. Enter Alex, the Triage Killer. A serial killer who kills in three, he agrees to an interview so long as Clark offers one thing in return: himself. Murder after murder, question after question, Clark will learn why Alex kills. And Alex…he will learn Clark isn’t as innocent as he seems." ✰ Reporter x Murderer ✰ BOTH PSYCHOS ⤷ okay um. hm. LMFAO. was not expecting that. fascinating read. i've never disliked every main character yet still like the whole story like this. wholly an unnerving reading experience. really emphasizes how most BLs these days transcend reality, since in any other story the MC and ML would end up together.

"Pickpocket Jimmy is captured by the middle-aged Reese at the scene of the crime. In revenge, Jimmy breaks into Reese’s home when he is out, but he finds out that Reese is an ex-cop who furthermore is suffering from PTSD. Curious about this adult man with his complicated past, the closer he gets to him, the more rapidly his feelings change to love…" ✰ Ex-Cop (Bookstore Worker) x Thief ⤷ this art is sensual dog. they both look like the tastiest of snacks for NO REASON! the emo delinquent with little black hoops *_* SOS. oh the story is also good too lol

"Reiji Kuze is the son of doctors and the new transfer student in his last year of high school. As someone whose socioeconomic background and academic grades are in the top 98th percentile, Reiji immediately stands out like a sore thumb in his new school. And in high school, standing out means you will be targeted. Presumed to be a delicate prince swimming in cash, Reiji gets picked on by the third strongest person in the school... and beats him and his entire gang to a pulp without breaking a sweat. As if Reiji didn't stand out enough already, he seems to have caught the interest of the king of the hill, Akira Ohara, the cat-like lone-wolf that nobody can seem to tame..." ✰ Student x Student, Manly/Strong Couple ⤷ [ch 1] ok continue .... [ch 5.5] - bruh i fucking hate the immediate fuck after confessing ESP WHEN ONE LITERALLY JUST ALMOST BEAT TO DEATH LIKE WHY IS THAT SO COMMON IN BL JGKDF also i am just ASTOUNDED that med student boy hunted down akira who at that point had SO MUCH BAGGAGE like homeless, affiliated w the yakuza, boning dudes for money, allegedly selling drugs to kids like HELLO?? DID THE MANGAKA NEED TO MAKE HIM LIKE THATFDJL. 3.5 stars

"Arata's a college student working as a "big brother for rent." One day, he meets his new client, Junta, who looks like a total tough guy!! Arata wonders if this is some sort of trap to get his money, but what Junta wants is for someone to pat him on the head. Seeing someone this hot go bright red and be so vulnerable is turning Arata on... Junta's just so adorable... what's going on here!!?" ✰ Rent Boy x Client ⤷ the art is great but unfortunately this is just porn. dropped ch 6

"The source of undergraduate Meguro's worries are his straight friend, Akino, who falls in love too much for his own good. Even though he knows Meguro is gay, Akino will always end up hanging out at Meguro's place after being dumped by his girlfriend. "Nothing but your cooking, the smell of your room – and the touch of hard muscles will heal me!!" So saying, Akino pushes down Meguro to touch him all over, and on top of that kisses him and they jerk off together!! Their friends have all agreed, "You two are definitely going out!!" but the two are absolutely unaware...?!" ✰ University; Student x Student ✰ Str8 -> Gay ⤷ p good. sex scenes were hot.

""Should I tell you the truth?" Ever since a traumatic incident caused him to lose all of his childhood memories, Tae-jun has been haunted by terrifying hallucinations and nightmares. While apartment hunting one day, a hallucination leads him to Yeon-woo, a handsome man who recognizes him immediately. But after moving into Yeon-woo's spare room, Tae-jun begins to have recurring nightmares of bloody, disembodied hands groping him… As an unexpected attraction grows between the two men, will Tae-jun be able to uncover the hidden secrets of his past? Or are some secrets better left untold?" ✰ Childhood Friends Reunion; Amnesia ⤷ storyline boring relationship bland and contrived blah blah dropped ch 26

"Fukuyama and Yoshizawa, long time friends, unable to satiate their overwhelming sexual appetite, decide to try it out together." ✰ Childhood Friends; Student x Student ⤷ i cannot get on board with the hair lmao.. bro i forgot why i tagged this manga 'hairy' i look back... YEAH DAE SOME HAIRY ASS BOYS LMFAOOOO

"Neo Tokyo is a dangerous city full of conflict. A vagabond hit-man, Shin, gets caught up in the rampage of Keith, whom he's partnered with for a job, and has kinky sex with him!" ✰ Manly Couple; Coworkers ⤷