moody_bish's manga / #Secretly mutual(8)

Beautiful art yet confusing execution. It's a hit or miss whenever something dramatic or supposedly climactic happens.

Three stories. The first being in university, the second as officemates, and the last being a sort of strange man stalking a uni student. The last is probably the weirdest and the "feral" isn't that well introduced except that he think having a "huge" dick made him a sex god or something LMAO.

The first couple is cute yet irritating at the same time. The dog is dense while the fox tends to run away than talk about his issues. The second couple is more interesting. The police dog sends mixed signals while the tsundere dogtor is jumping to conclusions. In the end, they confront each other.

Guang pulled Lin Xiang into the line, and unknowingly, into his life. Lin Xiang is great friend, so quick to ran to the hospital late at night when Guang called him. Yet, even when Lin Xiang feels romantically interested with Guang, he knew that he they would he frowned upon. Guang, who realizes his own feelings also realizes how discriminating society is to gays. During a long summer break of Lin Xiang's sudden disappearance and seemingly forgotten promise to contact each other. The two awkwardly meets again at College. This time, they are braver and determined to be honest with each other. [Wholesome. Adorable. Bonded. Respectful.]

Yuuto is a bubble yet reliable son and his mother is remarrying. He meets his older brother, Ryuu, to whom he becomes spoiled. However, he catches him in bed with another guy. Instead of indiferrence or disgust, he becomes troubled and affected, imagining about Ryuu's body. However, they are family and it would ruin their new set up if he makes a mistake. So, he assures Ryuu that he'd keep his secret, except his budding romantic interest threatens his resolution. He skilfully evaded the family thru dormitory, parties, and other activities that would give him less time at home. Nonetheless, having to live with his older brother has tested him too many times. [8 chapters of pain, 1 chapter of happiness]

Imai is a BL reader and his classmate, Kounuso caught him. Nonetheless, Kounuso read BLs as well and accepted Imai's coming out. Unlike Imai, Kounuso was only interested in the genre. Yet, he kissed Imai and even jerked him off. As if it was enough, he also teased his ass. And when they finally had sex, Imai realized that there was nothing special about Kounuso's actions. Years later, they became neighbors, both independent and adulting. This time, Kounuso had a gentler and almost loving gaze, the sort Imai expected from him years before. [Somber. Slow. Cute.]

Yuki is rearing his nephew after losing his sister and their parents. He meets Nogi, a guy who confessed to him 2 yrs ago, and ultimately ended up receiving his help. A ton of push and pulls occur until Yuki is confronted by his loneliness and is aided by his nephew.

Kouki and Yuuri are stepbrothers. Yuuri has always clung to his older brother while Kouki tries his best to accomodate him without exposing his romantic feelings for Yuuri. Nonetheless, Yuuri realizes his love for Kouki and feared that it would push Kouki away. Then came their father who had left 10 years ago to pursue his photography career. Kouki uses this to run away from Yuuri. It's dramatic and really not well-executed. But long story short, the two has some unrealistically supportive family who let them have their relationship. It's meh.