I think its totally normal and valid!
Sorry I cannot give you a complete answer rn but! I will reccomend you a really good forum with more aromantics and allos who can help you best ^^ also there are some more resources there, if you would like.
https://www.arocalypse.com
This forum was really helpful with any and all my doubts and feelings, hop......
I can read these mangas many times! I rate them >9.5/10 based on my own preferences, so there will be lots of non-mainstream BL
Genres: NO PWP, no doujinshi
Length: <100 chapters or 3 vols
Search by tags: http://www.mangago.me/home/people/12706/manga/1/
If you like this list, please click "RECOMMEND". Thank you XD
2nd list: http://www.mangago.me/home/mangalist/655038/
(IF 1ST LIST IS FULL, I'LL MOVE OLDER ONES TO MY 2ND LIST)
Long series: http://www.mangago.me/home/mangalist/645867/
06 04,2023