plip's manga / #Naive Male Lead(2)

"Plain, ordinary salaryman Kei has thrown everything away for a sex worker he's fallen in love with. Trying to help her get out of debt, he's made some bad investments. In despair over his own failings, he attempts suicide and nearly dies. When he next opens his eyes, he finds himself inside a sex establishment catering to gay men: Circus. At Circus, four men live and work together while each of them searches for love and a way to live… "My heart depends on goodness, wherever it may come from."" ✰ Salaryman -> Prostitute ⤷

"One stormy day, Ryouichi was wandering aimlessly in the wake of betrayal by his beloved who put him in debt when he suddenly finds himself in front of a tea house's door. After entering, he finds the teahouse has a unique atmosphere. After receiving lunch, Ryouichi find's himself indebted to the shop owner; forced to help with the chores. Turns out there's no such thing as a free lunch after all! Despite everything, he finds himself thinking that he actually wants to help...?" ✰ Ex-Yakuza x Airhead ⤷ i could tell immediately this was a seinen author based on the vibes. i liked it. it was a nice read. i would recommend it bc the art/story is better than standard, but i don't think it'll be in my favorites or apart of my memorable reads.