You’re My Favorite Toy
This just is. Crazy to me. The rating. Tatsuki was an opportunistically shitty person who tried to coerce someone whom he thought sold his body, in exchange for the fee to launder his shirt, after a drink was spilled. At that point, I would have rooted for Miyako, any day of the week. But then, Miyako not only gaslighted him, paid off everyone around him to lie to him, raped him, blackmailed him, sent him creepy shit in the mail and even broke into his house to leave used condom wrappers and shit. Like, that's fucking psychotic. He is legitimately a psychopath. And Tatsuki has falling in love with him knowing all this? No thanks. 2.5
The Lazy Son and His Naughty Secretary
Ryunosuke, a jaded rich guy, gets forced to work at his Dad's company by the persistent secretary, Chihiro Personally, what Chihiro did will never be okay with me. Rape is rape. He also blackmailed him using photographic evidence. His intentions may have been right and he may love Ryu, but nothing makes it okay. I enjoyed Ryu's backstory and growth, but the way their relationship started sours this experience for me. 3.4
Good day to go crazy
Famous idol and down in the dumps but absolutely sweet little hardworking uke. Gunna be good Edit: I'm 100% sure I did not read a bit of the manhwa before making the above review. Not only does it not make a lick of sense in the context of the story, I also have no recollection of having read this Edit: Okay, no, it makes sense, I must have only read the very first introductory chapter, when I reviewed this. Anyway. What a ride! Leeseo, one of the most famous and talented singers in the country (and to some extent, world) gets dumped on Hosoo's doorstep by his old friend, Dohyun. That's it, at the surface. But in reality, their lives are etwined in ways they aren't even fully aware of. If there was ever a fated pair, this is it. They met and comforted and gave strength to each other throughout their lives in different shapes and forms. They were both unwanted and thrown away and lived incredibly difficult, traumatic childhoods. Their tormentors continued to use and abuse them through extortion late into their 20s. They both had estranged but loving half siblings and friends who would go to great lengths for them. I love that they get married. People always act like you can't just go somewhere and do that. Like it's not an option. Later in the story, Leeseo's estranged and traumatised brother (Woojoo) who doesn't know how to show affection (and causes them a lot of trouble) is abandoned, and finds his solace in Dohyun's arms. Dohyun uses his own dark past and less than savoury connections to tie up all loose ends. I don't like how their first time happened, though. But I know Dohyun will keep him safe and loved forever. What was so satisfying about this is that a lot of their tormentors got exactly what they deserved. From death, to a life of forced menial labour. They deserved it. Shitty rapist pedo abusive extortionists. Rot. I also loved that Hosoo stopped sending money to his adopted family and started to finally live for himself. It took a lot of strength and I wish hos sister had pushed him in that direction from the start, instead of Hosoo being so trumatised as to decide to finally do that. Please let them be happy now. 5*
Anti Alpha
Fucking, no? This alpha is suck a piece of shit, that's blackmail, discrimination and rape, all rolled into one. He's vile.
ANTI P.T.
Param, who is a virgin with a sensitive body, gets blackmailed (because of his tendency to get erections at the drop of a hat) by the company PT (Hwi hates him because Param was rude to him in a fit of panic) and then tutored on how to control his urges (Hwi is definitely into him). I'm kinda really into Param? I don't really want him with Hwi, who's got a number of complexes, is blackmailing him, and is also enjoying looking down on him. But there's spice in their interactions, too. Mr.Han seems interested in Param too, though. I'm conflicted. Edit: I'm glad they ended up where they did. I wish people didn't have to get hurt in the process, though.
Scandalous M
Chanbit really improves upon acquaintance. I started out hating him for how he played with Chae's feelings (though, to be fair, it was a one night stand and Chanbit had made no promises). But even before finding out about the abandonment, the high school bullying, the apathetic grandmother and the rapist groomer of a boyfriend he had his first time with, I had started to love him and how lovely he was in general, to those around him. Of course, once I learnt about everything that makes him do the things he does now, I was on his side, all the way. I am so glad he has someone like Baek to see him through these absolutely horrid times. Baek is really great not only because he cares so much for Chanbit and is clearly willing to do anything and everything for him, but also because he is more than capable of doing it. I love that they kept Chae on and built him up as a character. Also, his relationship with Chanbit and Baek (especially, Chanbit) became a good source of support for them. I am glad Mr.Park decided to do the right thing and redeem himself (yes, he had bills to pay too, but he could have discreetly warned them) by going to all that extra length and even pushing Baek to find Chanbit. Glad he's doing well for himself now. Younghae. What to say about him. I do hate him. He is such an evil piece of shit. I do think he loves Chanbit, in his own way, but his own childhood full of neglect and abuse has made him twisted up inside, maybe beyond help. His suffering is still not grounds to cause others pain, though. Something that really irks me is his dad's actions. How dare he try and take the moral high ground with his kid after willfully being such an abusive prick to his kid, and while still continuing to take no share of the blame in front of Younghae and still abusing him, even physically. It's pretty sick. At least, he settled all the severance pay and reparations shit. So there is that. I am so glad that evil cockroach of a secretary/manager got his just desserts. What a vile creature. Overall, pretty happy with the ending, and I especially love that they left DM anyway. Definitely the right decision. They'll be happier. And they deserve it, too. 5
Shou Sensei no Ecchi na Himitsu
Hmm. Honestly, Kei definitely blackmailed him into sex. There's no going around it. Just because they met on a gay hookup app does not mean Shoichi is down for it everytime. His 'no' is still no. Sure, Shoichi wasn't really being pressured with anything concrete but a rumour, but it's not right, there's no gray area. Kei... he tries so hard to redeem himself afterwards. Apologises, stands up for him, does so much for him, doesn't get cowed in the face of his insecurities, fights tooth and nail for him, fucking marries him. But it is what it is. Kei metamorphoses into one of the best semes I have ever read (so goddamn tender, the way he gently bosses him around and calls him a 'good boy' during sex, I could melt) but this will always be how it started. That makes me so sad, honestly. 4.4 Extra is about Kei's nephew and the loud kid from kindergarten. Unexpected uke, for sure!! Would have been cute, why did the author go the step sibling route and not the childhood friends route?? 4.2
BL Sakka Tokidoki Ookami
Chiaki is a literary editor who gets roped into working for the manga department at his new job, where he meets the pushy Yuzuru sensei he has to work with. This was actually very, very good. Chiaki is such a sincere and genuine person he's so honest and lovely, I am so into him. I'm glad Yuzuru didn't turn out to be a complete dick, the blackmail in the beginning aside (it really was less blackmail and more just the uke going with the flow and falling for the seme) But the way he valued and protected Chiaki, as the story went on, and how he put Chiaki's dreams and future ahead of his own desires and interests, was just great. 5
Gachiiki Chouhatsu Night
First and foremost: I love multiple story anthologies with good plots and great characters, they are so entertaining and enjoyable! 1: Kensuke doesn't particularly know Matsui well and feels threatened by his good looks and competence. On the other hand, Matsui is jealous of Kensuke, who gets to be in the Planning Dept., just like Matsui has always wanted. However, when the rest of their coworkers bail on them during what was supposed to be an all night drinking fest at Matsui's place, they end up drinking alone and goading each other into having sex! I really loved Matsui's softness when it comes to Kensuke how quickly he manages to destroy Kensuke's inferiority complex (which had the potential to turn ugly, fast), and without even knowing about it, at first! Also, Matsui being switched to the Planning Dept., like he had always dreamt of, honestly, that made me SO happy! He deserves it! I think it was incredibly selfish of his boss to stifle him like that, Planning boss is so much better, in comparison. Really glad that Sasaki won, he really needed that. Anyway, love that they're together and still just as in love, so many years after ^.^! Also, love how in tune they are with each other's feelings and needs! It's great! 5 extra 1: Tomonari breezed through life with nepotism and doesn't really care about his job or the burden he is causing to his poor supervisor, chief Sasamoto, at work. That is, until the day he saw chief Sadamoto being done in the storage room by the Director, who was using Tomonari's incompetence as an excuse to get his dirty hands on Sadamoto and punish him. Tomonari becomes determined to not only shape up and prevent future punishment, but also teach Sasamoto that sex should never be a punishment, but should rather be a reward. It was short and awkward, but the sincerity with which Tominari loved him, that's impossible to hate! 4.5 extra 2: Tatsumi (a professional boxer) is getting mixed signals from his trainer Sho, whom he's known for a long time. Tatsumi thought "helping him masturbate to keep him focused during matches" was just an excuse for Sho to get his hands on him. But Sho keeps blowing hot and cold, and leaves Tatsumi confused. Turns out he was waiting for consent and an affirmation of his feelings, the whole time! Men really need to learn to just communicate their feelings, wow. 4.4 extra 3: Ryoji is helping Shota prepare to be a spy (?) by teaching him how to hide weapons in his anus. Basically, college students will find any excuse to have sex. Closeted college students with feelings for each other? Literally, any excuse! Despite the ridiculous premise, was still okay. Pretty hot, if nothing much else. 4.2 extra 4: Masaru reluctantly moves back home with his dad and supposedly delinquent cousin, Daiki. Turns out, Daiki is completely different from what he had been expecting. I genuinely am so happy that Daiki getting the attention and love he absolutely deserves, the precious little beb! Both from Masari, and his dad. I hate the bit about the gang, but the extras soften the blow somewhat. Still hate it, though. Glad Daiki immediately voiced his feelings about Masaru's misunderstanding. And gladder still, with the tiny tidbit about how Masaru protected Daiki's honour. Just be happy my lovelies! 5
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