plip's manga / #shounen ai(128)

"Aoki has unrequited feelings for the girl sitting next to him, Hashishita-san. That smile was like an angel’s, charming, clenching his heart every day. However, ended up seeing a male classmate, Ida’s name written on Hashishita-san’s eraser...?!" ✰ Natural and Realistic Relationship Progression ⤷ [4.5] i literally started reading this with 0 expectations and was GLUEDDDD to my screen for 3 days straight. such a good story w great writing and realistic characters.

"Kang Chan and Seyeon have been close friends since they were young after being introduced by their parents. After entering high school, Seyeon suddenly received a confession from Kang Chan and became aware of Kang Chan since then. Meanwhile, Naeun is displeased with their relationship. The trivial and noisy story of their love triangle and those around them..." ✰ Student x Student ✰ Multiple Couples (~3-4?) ⤷ main couple storyline so quickly falls to the back burner LOL, but i didn't mind bc i like the 2nd couple more anyways. its a cute, quick read. pretty funny at times, but nothing super special yktv. cute art style.

"My rival, Gu Yiliang, a B-list newbie actor, has the face of an idol and amazing acting skills. I, Wei Yanzi, a C-list newbie actor, have the face of an idol and the acting skills of a brick. However, I accidentally discovered a wonderful world where, whether we sit or stand, move or not, our love was more solid than gold. This world, filled with truth, goodness, and beauty, has a resounding name: Niangzi!" ✰ Actor x Actor ✰ Funny Misunderstanding ✰ Light-Hearted, Funny ⤷ i wish i knew more about chinese pop culture/history bc i know some of these jokes would have been hits. it was a super funny/cute read, and the art was pretty. i didn't completely get/appreciate the humor until like 50% through, which i regret. i was taking everything too seriously but that's just my drama-loving self. also i was confused when they got together, i was like "wait, where was the confession?" i completely forgot not all webtoons need to follow yaoi-logic, which is some dramatic confession of love. i read the novel alongside this for about 50% of it. the dick biting scene was so funny lmfao. i think if this was yaoi like the novel i would rate it higher, but they cut out all the smut smh. i know u can see the smut on bilibili but after many failed attempts at accessing the chinese website i gave up.

"First place in midterms, winner in the relay. For academic-and-sports genius Ao, this is the first time he's wanted something from the bottom of his heart. And that was Midori, always second place, who saw himself as his rival. He can't control his love for him, and when he sees Midori, he's so happy that he can't help but run up to him. But, afraid to ruin their relationship, he carries the pain and longs for him late at night..." ✰ Time Progression, High School -> Adults ✰ "Rivals" to Friends to Lovers ✰ Coming to Terms with One's Feelings ⤷ wah that was sweet as fuck. ML basically mutually likes MC since HS but can't admit it to himself, so they go years, transitioning to adulthood, trying to maintain contact, until ML is ready to admit how he feels.

"A collection of oneshots with a unique twist to some typical BL tropes." ✰ Anthology, One Shots ⤷ i like psychological stories but it was kind of boring after the first story, plus the translation is a little confusing.

"When Haruto, a lonely singer who never sings, suddenly becomes able to see ghosts, he meets Akira, a ghost with the skin of organdy. Apprehension turns to friendship, and friendship turns to…?" ✰ Ghost x Musician ⤷ WHY DID YOU JUST DO THAT TO ME !!!!!! this story sunk its little claws into me and would not let go i was hOOKED. read if you want to be invested in a story and FEEL. recommended for y'all stoic emotionless ass bitches (aka me)

"Ririko passed away, leaving behind her young daughter, Meguru, and a will. In the will she states that Meguru should get to know both Touma and Sentarou, then choose which one she wants to be her father. Now, a young Meguru has to live together with the squabbling duo for the next 3 months. Who will she choose to be her papa?!" ✰ Forced Cohabitation, Raising a Child ⤷ WHAT THE FUCK. GOATED. my god how dare you draw so beautifully. the addition of the child that can’t be bothered with a single shit is so fucking funny oh my god she is my aspiration. and oh my god the fucking auxiliary yakuza guy so damn fine I love the fucking glasses also I love the interaction. I love when the bottom isn’t some little blushing ass, i’m so embarrassed ass bitch. i like when he is like go fuck yourself bitch I don’t need you hoe. i’m good on my own. It was just chef's kiss dynamic and the scenes that were colored were beautiful. i would read 10 more volumes of this you know what fuck spy x family I want this on the big screen nah I love spy x family, but this would be just as fucking good 11.5

"Meet Minato, a man who keeps his feelings to himself, and Wataru, someone who wears his heart on his sleeve. Despite being polar opposites, their shared love of photography brings them together, and they get along so well that they move in together during their university days. It's only when Minato moves out to join the workforce that Wataru realizes he has romantic feelings for his long-time friend. But now that Minato's back in town, will they become something more?" ✰ Wears Heart on Sleeve x Keeps Feelings to Self ✰ College -> Adult Life ⤷ minato goes away for week after college and only then do they both mutually realize they love ea other. wataru comes back and instantly be putting the moves on, asking wataru to move in w him. wataru more reserved/shy, and keeps rejecting him until. he don't.

"Taishin has moved to Tokyo from his hometown of Fukuoka in order to reunite with Takara, a stranger who had consoled him in his grief the year prior. However, despite finally getting a chance to express his gratitude to Takara at college, he is given the cold shoulder! But Taishin, undeterred, decides to pursue Takara anyway, and Takara finds himself becoming more and more enchanted by Taishin's straightforward and earnest gaze." ✰ Senpai x Kouhai ✰ Country Bumpkin Moves to City ⤷ WAIT BITCH WHERE'S THE REST !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!FUCK THANK YOU FOR CHAPTER 7 QUEEN ELIZABETH WAIT FUCK SHE'S DEAD I CAN'T SAY THAT ANYMORE ANYWAYS YALL READ THIS RN ON GOD

""We're not related by blood, but we're real parents." Now that same-sex marriage has been legalized Nao and Ai, who have been lovers since college, decide to register their marriage and adopt a baby boy named Hiro. Nao is sensitive and cries easily, while Ai has a 'going my own way' attitude. The two polar opposites begin child-rearing while dealing with the ups-and-downs such as colic at night, the first day at a nursery school, and making friends with moms!" ✰ Established Couple -> Married + Adopt ✰ Life with Kids ⤷ oh my god this was so cute and sweet im crying