plip's manga / #well written(8)

"Shuichirou is in the habit of sneaking into the terrace of his school building during lunch, while skipping class, or when he wants to put off going home. There, he often meets with Konno. Konno is a guy shrouded in rumour: with some saying he's dark and intimidating but others claiming he's a photography enthusiast and an unexpectedly nice guy. Jealousy, envy, and an odd sort of mutual regard colors the interactions between these two young men: one who conceals his feelings behind a cheerful facade and the other whose simple-minded, pure-hearted demeanor makes his friend's previously avoidant existence rife with internal conflict" ✰ Student x Student ✰ Friends to Lovers ✰ Musician x Photographer ⤷ suchhhh good characters with a relationship that develops so wholesomely and organically. i love this one sm. great story

"Yamada Torao commits suicide after the loss of his lover and wakes up from suspended animation 250 years in the future. The android tasked with assisting him that treats him kindly and with tender care is the disappointing robot of his former lover at a "30% reduction"...? An intense future love story about a stubborn young man who learns to accept love and pursues his aspirations." ✰ Android x Human ✰ Tragedy, Bittersweet, Sad Undertones ⤷ i ignored this story for sooo long like an IDIOT. now i'm CRYING IN THE CLUB. beautifully written. painful

"Fresh out of the army, Suchae decides to take some time off and travel around the country by himself. On the first day of his trip, he spots a guy who looks totally his type at a rundown bus terminal. The only problem is, it's the same guy who was jerking off in the bathroom 5 minutes ago. Despite the possibility of him being a creep, however, Suchae is drawn to the mysterious stranger. " ✰ Traveler x Runaway ✰ TW: Tragedy, Suicide, Murder ⤷ WHAT THE FUCK NO ONE TALK TO ME. THE SYNOPSIS IS SO LAME COMPARED TO THE STORY. MY HEART IS IN PIECES

"It’s Christmas Eve, and Doyoung’s made a reservation at a luxurious hotel in the hopes of spending a romantic day with his crush, Hyunjin. But nothing seems to be going according to plan. They lose cell service, miss their reservation, and drive through a terrible rainstorm only to arrive at a haunted-looking hotel. When Doyoung asks for a refund, the imposing concierge insists he must participate in a game—a game that quickly turns Christmas into a nightmare." ✰ Dark Haired Seme x Light Haired Uke ✰ Uke split into multiple personalities ⤷ OMGGGG THIS WAS SO CUTE I LEGIT LOVE IT BUT CAN WE GET A SPIN OFF W RED AND ORANGE PLEASE GOD!!!! BUT YEAH this was such a good story, well written, obsessed tbh. High 4.8

"The freeter, Yui, found a stranger in a tattered state along the road. His name is Toshiki, a man with a strange appeal. Yui couldn't leave him alone, and so, he accompanied the stranger back to his house. Upon getting there, Toshiki revealed to be wilful, and Yui decided to go along with him. The next morning, however, he found that he has been trapped inside Toshiki's house." ✰ Ambiguous Couple, Complex Characters ⤷ i thought this was gonna be some cheap BDSM story but it was actually really nice and not at all what i expected. their relationship ending in ambiguity is slightly dissatisfying but i think it matches the tone of the story. Homeowner confines ML but when ML is allowed to leave, doesn't.

"Yuuto Lenix, a former DEA investigator was arrested by a false accusation of killing his own partner. The FBI agents gave him a special deal, to look for a particular criminal hiding in the same prison. By the time he was detained in the Schelger Prison, he got to meet his cellmate, Dick Burnford, who didn't show signs of being kind and welcoming upon his arrival. Will he ever be in good terms with his inmates, especially to Dick?" ✰ Imprisoned DEA Investigator x Prisoner ⤷ [ch 36]

"The pitcher Yuudai and Shoutarou, the catcher, have been childhood friends and a battery since they can remember. The third year baseball players retired and now it's time for the the second year players to start aiming for the Koushien! However, before the autumn tournament, Yuudai suddenly starts to have the yips, which leads to an unexpected change in their lives. After embracing the same dream and chasing the white ball for 10 years, the distance between the two swayed... What will become of them?" ✰ Childhood Friends; Baseball Catcher x Pitcher ⤷ so freaking cute and the art I fucking love this artist. I don’t know how to describe it but it’s like stranger on the shore style in the story is just so perfect and sweet. They really know how to write a story. I love them. I don’t understand baseball, but I love their passion. 4.5

"Fresh from a break up with his boyfriend, Kanou is depressed, and he wonders where things went wrong. He thinks of committing suicide by walking straight to the upcoming train on his way to work, but a high school student stops him. Since then, Kanou seemed to always run into the boy who smiles or greets him at the train station every morning. Kanou dubs his savior 'Campanella,' a character from a book he read. Meanwhile, at work, Kanou continues to work hard as usual and finds himself being drawn closer to his boss. Will his new-found feelings bring him happiness, or will it end up in tears again?" ✰ Boss x Subordinate ⤷ woww. amazing story; really captured the hopelessness and isolation associated with depression. beautiful story...4.7