pluckaduck's manga / #Beautiful Art(135)

amazing read. it's wholesome and feels realistic, despite the premise. loved the charas and their dynamics. loved how they all got their happy ending (except for that selfish ex of mc). ml is a Siberian wolf himbo and mc is pretty normal but likable. comedy is on point. their story is the most normal and least dramatic out of the 3 canon couples. ein and diesel... they are def the most interesting, and the most reminiscent of a dog's attachment to their owner; not to say how bexan got attached to minsung is not, but the contrast with their stories is really different.

oh wow when they say sexual tension they actually mean it lol. absolutely love the art style and the muted colors and angle shots and shading- storytelling is just great, it delivers when it comes to conveying the right atmosphere, whether it's tense, sexual, or funny. the mc, he's very likable and pretty, he's no coward and is assertive when he needs to be. the ml... he's perverted, cheeky, a bit sadistic, and sexually harass mc with his words. he only gives mc special treatment, and ngl his chara visual makes me giddy...it feels juvenile to like his chara, but whatever. he's really hot man. and possessive/obsessive. it was unexpected but not surprising to learn he was the reason mc was kidnapped. all so he can capture him and put him on a leash (metaphorically). really reinforces how he's a "mad dog"

the art is so so so beautiful, the mc is absolutely stunning, the ml is so handsome, madame duchess is soo pretty ugh. story-wise it's decent. ml falls for mc at first sight, woos him, and succeeds, and they live together for a while, but then shit happens, and ml is arrested and goes to the battlefront. mc leaves their villa and re-pursues his career as a ballet dancer. i thought it was a miscommunication/misunderstanding that was the root of all this conflict, but it turned out to be much more complex, with elements of mental health issues ie depression. but in essence, it is a lack of communication and a traumas that festers this drama. also, im so sad for the broken friendship between mc and julian- he's such a great friend to both mc and ml, but he's also not wrong for loathing and blaming mc after hearing ml was killed in war.

10/10 nearly a masterpiece, just to keep it safe. but it is one of the best bl mangas ever. it's a very beautiful story about two men who heal their emotional baggage through the comfort they bring to each other. I did tear up a few times when i think about how they will separate in the future. storytelling is amazing- it was a great choice to depict trevor and gene's story thru trevor's nephew reading a journal, as it added a touch of nostalgia and a sentimental feel. characters are realistic and 10/10.

it was pretty entertaining ngl, even tho i didnt understand some aspects cuz it's the type of story u need to analyze since it's not explicitly explained to us, but im not gonna do that. it's not portrayed in chronological order so that may get a bit confusing. there's something about this manga... it's abstract and dramatic and the unique artstyle serves to reinforce those vibes.

tall alpha bottom x shorter servant beta top

art carried. story's not exceptional or unique, but it's sweet and heartwarming. their visuals are great, but it's the typical hot masculine seme and uke with girl-ish delicate features

i love how detailed the background art is, especially the building where akira was kept... it was like the author drawn out a model of the entire building, every nook and cranny of it before planning out the action in which it would take place. and the romance is honestly pretty good. i love the themes of the rebellious nature of youth vs corrupt govt and humanity vs profound power, what could happen if such immense power was attempted to be tamed by mere humans, and putting it in the hands of children no less... obviously, disastrous results.

oh my god. this is possibly the best gl I have ever read. so extremely well-written with practically no wasted scenes, relatable themes and symbolism, perfect pacing and storytelling, fleshed out and complex characters, palpable chemistry and slowburn romance. the author absolutely delivered on this dynamic and gave us more. also, love the inspiration from cinderalla, the allegory of the town mouse and the city mouse, and the elements of the golden turtle and dragon king (tho the myth's story itself has no relevance). also, this is the first time i hated the entire male cast and liked all of the female cast (at least, most of them). tho the drama was a bit over the top, it was very entertaining.