Stranger Than Friends
Such a conflicting feeling from my side. I understand how both Inseo and Yihyeok feel but good gods, just how badly is Inse trying to fuck this up? It's already been shown that he likes Yihyeok, so what's the issue? Really don't get some Korean BL manhwa authors lol Edit 20/01: Well... that was a revelation. But I'm glad he's said something. Now I'm only hoping that the author rides that wave without drowning. EDIT: 20/08/23 That was a rather satisfactory finish. A bit anti climatic with the parents, but I'm very happy that the parents were accepting even with reservations. It was also very nice to see that it wasn't just completely gay, but that the mother had her own revelation and self- realisation. It's a frustrating read at some points, but overall a very fun, funny, enjoyable manhwa. Also so fucking nice to see the bottom really take control of himself & reject the other party. Leaving no room for potential love triangles, or unnecessary drama. Love it.
I'm Not Your Hero or Anything
it was cute, but because it's short there was barely any time to flesh anything out.
Form of Sympathy
Read this about 2-ish years ago and dropped it because it felt like it was starting to become extremely toxic. Although, it wasn't the heavy topics themselves, but Yuri. Glad he manages to become self-aware and control himself later on in the story but there were times where it felt as it problems weren't resolved but rather pushed to the side. Regardless, the story was very cute and I'm glad I finally came to this after its completion. The story was truly riveting, boring at times, and heart pounding. I loved every bit of it, even the boring parts. Not every story needs to be strong from beginning to end, and that's what makes this such a wonderful one. I loved it. Edit: didn't read the fan translations so missed out on, apparently pretty cute stuff during the +19 scenes. Have to come back to it later on! A re-read doesn't sound too bad, anyway.
You and I can't do this
I'm gonna cry. This was so beautiful and sweet. The talk of consent when it came down to safe sex, say no to sex without condoms and if someone tries to push, you push back. It's beautiful. A breath of fresh air with this. And it's so nice to see the MC go from wanting "true" romance to merely enjoying the relationship he got for what it is, a relationship that isn't made of fairytales. He grew up so quickly... Man... 8.5/10
Define The Relationship