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✰ 5/5 (suzume + keishi ) + coworkers to lovers! age gap of 10 years! very cutesy hehe + MC is nearing 40 so he wanted to make a bucket list that he wishes to achieve before reaching the said age ^^ here comes ML, being the knight in shining armor by helping MC in achieving those goals! + love love love their relationship :(( it might've seemed like a joke to MC, but ML really stood his ground and told him that he was serious about being his lover i also like how we got to see ML's pov as it showcased how he slowly fell for MC even before seeing the list !! he just used the list as an excuse or like a catalyst to jumpstart their relationship + all conflicts were properly fixed! communication i love how ML adores MC :< the latter always gets shy because he thinks that ML shouldn't treat him that way since he's already an "old man," but ML would always reassure him that age doesn't matter + idk if there's going to be a 2nd volume, BUT I DO HOPE SO !!! i want it to be filled with more fluff and domesticity the art is also amazing, as always hehe!

✰ 5/5 (kouichi + yousuke ) + childhood friends to lovers !!! MC who starts to realize his feelings for his best friend (ML) after ML got a gf. one-sided pining :)) + the events felt quite realistic. i like how we got to see how MC's feelings bloomed and how he only came to realize it because "something/someone" threatened their friendship (not in a bad way!) + i also liked how the ex gf was not villainized! she even became a vessel for ML to also realize his feelings for MC though, i would've liked it better if ML's feelings were presented slower since it all felt so abrupt. however, the ending sufficed for me since we got a time skip which showed how very much in love they are + the conflicts were also handled properly ^^ i think the whole vibe & scenarios were very fitting for the characters and setting the couple also had a very wholesome relationship <3 + the art style is pretty cute! and i loved the MCs' dynamic between each other the bond of their friend group was also very heartwarming~

✰ 5/5 (iori + subaru ) + neighbors to friends to lovers !!! police officer x host in a club with a cute dynamic hehe ^^ + pacing was gooood :> love how their first interactions were indiferrent it's so adorable to see them fall for e/o and act all lovey-dovey :)) + not much conflict & misunderstanding so idk if this is considered slow burn since it took them a bit to finally confess & start dating,, but i think it didn't take that long + i am very much seated for the 2nd volume !!! i need to see more domesticity from the two! the art style is so pretty too

✰ 5/5 (yirim + cheongho ) + strangers to fubus to lovers! it's an omegaverse so of course pheromones are heavy on leading the plot... y'all know where this is going + alpha is a swimmer with trauma of scents—specifically, omegas' x a scentless omega who has hormonal imbalance issues ntm, the omega is a world-renowned figure skater !! quite the fun dynamic actually! + the relationship had a rocky start... there was noncon, unfortunately their dynamic was a bit iffy at the beginning, however both characters truly developed & became mature as the story progressed :)) + i liked the pairing as it was refreshing to see! i like reading athlete-centric stories! ^^ i think their back story added more depth and context which helped me understand their actions and why they were quite childish at the start + this had one of the best side stories to ever exist !!!! the amount of scenes with parenting & domesticity! I WAS INVESTED! they were such great parents to their ADORABLE baby i LOVE LOVE the pregnancy bump too! there aren't a lot of omegaverses who show that detail >< the art is soooo pretty all in all, the side stories really made me fall in love with this even more <3

✰ 5/5 (mahiro + yukito ) + coworkers to lovers! quite supernatural if you ask me since MC has the ability to see one's future through physical touch x ML who brings disaster around him because he attracts all luck for himself + another eccentric plot !!!! had a bit of slow burn too ^0^ i loveeee the dynamic and pairing because they were just made for each other :> + there was a balance in giving context with their abilities and whatnot plus not forgetting about the romance aspect of it! + they had good communication. there weren't much conflict. though there were troubles here and there, they still managed to end up together + i love the art style! super pretty! i love the extra! i think we need a 2nd volume i need more of their dating life hehe ^^

✰ 5/5 (yabumi + hagiwara ) + strangers to lovers! heartwarming romance~ MC's a librarian who became interested in ML as he frequented the library ^^ ML apparently looked good while reading books so he fell for him + there's an age gap !! ML is 11 years older i think? they had a very poetic journey :)) there were a lot of realistic topics tackled + it had the right pacing—not too fast or too slow. i liked their back stories as it gave more depth and flavor to the plot + the vibe felt very melancholic which fit the art style so much !! i love how wholesome and endearing they are as a couple + the assurances & mature conversations >>>>> i want more domestic scenes from them :(( craving more extras !!! also, it deserves a higher rating :D

✰ 5/5 (hakyung + yoonsung ) + strangers to fake dating to strangers (yet again) to contractual relationship to FINALLY lovers! there's a lot going on with the plot which made it soooo good! :')) + MC was scouted to act as his dead childhood friend—a girl, so he was cross-dressing the whole time—to please the father of a wealthy guy x ML, the grandson, who hated his father's schemes ^^ the ML later understands why the MC was doing this which made him accept the situation, and slowly fell in love with the former + idek what to say it was such a masterpiece! the plot had so much flavor and twists that made me feel so many emotions btw, MC did all that because he had to !!! istg, MC's back story & all the burden he carried were heavy :< + i literally cried !!!! i got so attached to them :(( the pacing was just right! the back & forth from past to present will sting your heart every damn time you'll be frustrated but also understand why such thing should happen or why the MC is holding back so much ☹️ + it will all make sense in the end i feel like it was quite bittersweet? but i can assure you that they were happy in the end! <3 i just felt like the whole vibe with ML's family, and how they're putting a close to that chapter of their lives left a bittersweet in my tongue. i wish we get some stories in the future because i would LOVE to see how happy the MCs are after everything that they went through i'm so glad they found their way back to each other's arms :(( this is a must read !!! with gorgeous art toooo

✰ 5/5 (shirocho + kurocho ) + coworkers to lovers (>ᴗ•) !!! MC is a regular salaryman who is usually compared to ML, his work rival. he usually masks his true personality at work, but lets loose whenever he streams online + ML is an avid fan of MC's streams! he's even the top donor eventually, he finds out about the truth which jump starts a new side of their relationship (๑•͈ᴗ•͈๑) + this was pure fluff !!! their dynamic was very entertaining to read ^0^ ML always geeks out about how much he loves MC's streamer side, but also becomes affectionate in order to win MC's heart + i needed moreee they were soooo cute :'(( i love how lovey-dovey they became i wish we got to see how they handle being together at work after officially becoming lovers (⁎˃ᴗ˂⁎) + i love how MC's channel slowly incorporated ML and eventually became a joint venture ☹️ i wish we got more extras !!! the art style is pretty adorable too

✰ 5/5 (oka + akemi ) + childhood friends to fubus to lovers! MC's a ramen restaurant manager & ML's the son of a yakuza boss + ik, it was quite cliché with how ML turned out to be MC's first love. however, it was still such a beautiful story !! ૮(˶ᵔᵕᵔ˶)ა + i love how even though they were just fubus, they had a pretty healthy setup. there were conflicts, but they were able to talk it out properly + i love suruga he is such a goofy character! and a kind friend too (>ᴗ•) ! he's a player though (i don't support his wrongdoings) + i love the ending! again, it was kind of typical, but it was also quite poetic. (˶ˊᜊˋ˶) they are so in love with each other i need more extras the art is fantastic—expected of this author this needs a higher rating too! (ᓀ‸ᓂ)

✰ 5/5 (keita + ryu ) + classmates to estranged to friends to fubus to lovers! (ᜊ•ᴗ•ᜊ) MC always for straight men because he'd been in love with ML when they kissed back in high school + i loveee love rereading this! >< they're so oblivious about each other's feelings—frustrating, yet entertaining at the same time + very healthy and domestic babies !!! i love how clingy and excited ML became after they got together :(( i need another volume with just lovey-dovey stuff + even though they had a fubu setup, there were no noncon/dubcon involved which was great! (bare minimum, but iykyk) + the art is pretty too !! we love a beefy bot ٩(ˊωˋ*)و i also love how nonchalant ML looked or acted at first, but he was actually the one who fell first !!! ( ˃͈◡˂͈ )