A Thousand Cranes
"After finishing his part-time job, Oon Hak witnesses Ga Hyun murder someone. He immediately runs away, but accidentally drops his phone near the crime scene, which worries him. On the other hand, Ga Hyun orders his "underling" to get rid of Oon Hak. What will happen to Oon Hak and Ga Hyun?" ✰ Gangster x Debt-Motivated ML ⤷ dropped ch 22. sry; OK I actually read this from the start today and it was really cute. I love the romance and the emotional intelligence and how much of a cutie patootie Craig and Dean are in their own way.
Limited Run
"Rookie actor Seo Yeonoh, who is still unknown, his father's increasing gambling debt. One day, he received a sponsorship offer from Jehyuk, the executive director of a large company, to play his lover...!" ✰ Rookie Young Actor x Rich Hot Millionaire ⤷ the art is hot as hell but the story is so corny ch 34 - ok dropping bc the story is so bad. i'm so mad bc the art is so good but i just cannot. annoying weak ass uke. stop it hurts!!!! ass uke .
Walk on Water
"Ed, a broke bodyguard in search of some fast cash, enters the world of porn by applying to the adult film company McQueen Entertainment under the alias 'Tommy.' He originally planned to just perform as a top. But one day when his partner couldn't make it on time for the shoot, Ed ends up playing bottom to the charismatic owner of the company himself, Glenn McQueen!" ✰ ⤷ dropped at ch 33 bc they fell in love so quickly and randomly and tbh i dont care
Loved Circus
"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 ⤷
Kimi ni Ageru
"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.
Waterside Night
"Kim Euihyun has decided he doesn’t want to live. He feels nothing anymore. He has no future to look forward to. Now, he’s looking into the abyss, holding in his arms the only thing that was keeping him alive. It’ll all be over soon. But someone grabs him from the water’s edge, and pulls him from the darkness. Euihyun, whose sole possession is a mountain of debt, has been rescued by Taeju. Now Taeju has offered Euihyun money, a house, and a job to help him out of his mess. But what will Taeju, who is intoxicated by Euihyun’s smell, ask for in return? Could Taeju be the person that finally brings Euihyun out of his eternal twilight...?" ✰ Omegaverse, Alpha x Omega ✰ Debt Collecting Thug Seme x Stuck-With-Father's-Debt Uke ⤷ I started this at 11 PM and it’s 5 AM bro what the fuck I heard this was good, but I never expected it to be like this. He was the biggest red flag at first I literally was not fucking with him at all, but then that character development. Oh my God it was so good and exactly what I’m always looking for. the bottom is such a tough bottom. He doesn’t take shit, oh my God, it was just so good so beautiful.
Kawaii Obaka-kun
"A gaudy young man named Taiichi, captivated by big boobs, accidentally dented the high-class car of a Yakuza member. In order to pay for repair fees, he ends up having to make a post online, selling himself to prostitution. At the Love Hotel he was called out to, he was met with an unfashionable man with messy hair. However, this lame man told him, “I’ll give you money in exchange for your obedience.” At his wit’s end, Taiichi was prepared to lose his anal virginity, however----" ✰ Rich Salaryman Seme x Poor Younger Uke ⤷ i'm obsessed with this mangaka's art ;_;
The Pizza Delivery Man and The Gold Palace
"Woo-won is a pizza delivery guy down on his luck, and Seo-an is wealthy man suffering from panic attacks and social phobia. You wouldn’t think these two would have any reason to get to know one another, but one small kindness leads to a series of encounters that bring the two men closer together than either of them anticipated. Maybe they can find the solutions to their problems together…or perhaps they don’t need solutions, but simply each other." ✰ Poor Deliveryman Seme x Rich Socially Anxious Uke ✰ Bored Looking Uke w/ Dark Under Eye Bags <3 ⤷ [ch 19] S2 COMES BACK IN FEBRUARY 2023? HELLO? WHY THE HELL AM I READING THIS RN I'M JUST GONNA BLUEBALL MYSELF. BUT FUCK SEO-AN IS HOT. and i love that woo-wan is actually just a normal fking person and not one of those ukes(?) thats constantly flustered and yelling and being irrational as hell. literally just two hot dudes vibing. finally [ch 37] the gays have won [ch 56]
Midnight Rain (CTK)