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KiboRocks on  Gosu
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Sagda MahmoudRocks on  BJ alex
at first the top was so mean.but after a few chapters he will be so f@cken cute 
I advise you to read it 
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ClozabelMeh on  Banana Scandal
The first season is great - it's a sweet story with likeable characters. There is some conflict but it's mild compared to other stories I've read (in a good way!). 

The second season, however, is bad. Very toxic behaviour from the ML and a very passive attitude from the MC. No matter what issues you've been through, it does not make sexual assault ok. 

I don't understand why the writer changed the direction of this manga so drastically between the seasons. It ruined it for me. It's worth reading season one but stop there.

**Additional Edit**

I've just re-read season one (chapters 1-65) and I want to reiterate how nice it is. It's great to see two people just be drawn to each other and get together without any of the usual manipulative BL bullshit (all toxicity is from outside forces). I especially like how they don't make a big deal about a previously straight man getting in to a relationship with another guy. 

I want to add a trigger warning that there is a drugging and an attempted sexual assault (not between the main couple) towards the end of the first season so be aware of that. Also definitely avoid the second season because it is incredibly abusive and disturbing, which it then tries to justify/normalize.

On an artistic note, the manga is drawn well and consistently, although the style is relatively simplistic and the cartoony/babyish faces are a bit off-putting at times. S** scenes are done better than a lot of other BL out there (realistic s**, normal body shapes and proportions, respect, consent, etc.) so well done to the artist!
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 Believe me, I get what you mean. I'm so fuc**** tired of the way authors portray BL relationships with the HEAVY toxicity and abusive behavior, and then trying to tell us that's love. That's why, even if I've been reading for more than 10 years now, I can count the stories I actually like with one hand. And Banana Scandal is in second place, if not in the first one. And this is because of the respectful way author treats the characters, the story and mainly, the heavy themes. 

Taehwan, the ML, has a very toxic behavior mostly the whole season 2, I won't deny that. And Yeonwuu, the MC, also has a passive attitude, as you said. But what I think is different here is that from the very beginning, Taehwan knows very well that the way he acts is not correct, and he even asks himself why Yeonwuu accepts all his sh**. Of course, his set of mind uses that to go against Yeonwu even more at first. 

And about Yeonwu, he's never displayed as the classic "victim" character in BL relationships. Just like Taehwan, he's in his own bubble. He accepts sh*** from everyone and uses everyone (even Taehwan) because he's a victim, yes, but a victim of himself. He'll accept whatever Taehwan gives him because he can't let him go. And, unlike other stories, author always subtly lets you know that both of them are so wrong, that there are lots of things that aren't working. That the story is not "yay, here you have two toxic boyfriends that fu** a lot🖤" kind. Both are victims and victimizers in a way and the whole paths they walk to find themselves before finding each other is one of the most beautiful, painful, realistic and, again, respectful, I've read in a BL. 

That's why I'll say that I respect your opinion, but if you dropped it, also I'll recommend you give it another chance and pay attention to the things I've said about the thoughts of the characters and the way the story is told.

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i'm in love with webtoon and sm**

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@LucidNarwhal  
I read all of season 2 and I don't agree with you at all. Just because on some level the seme knows his behaviour is wrong, that doesn't make the abuse and sexual assault ok. Saying it's respectful is just delusional - I think the 10 years of toxic BL has affected your view of "healthy" more than you think.
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@LucidNarwhal It's not only bl relationships that are portraited as toxic it also happens in straight novels too if you look for it but I understand your point but at the ame time it's mainly for intertament purposes tho

I probably need therapy💚

-The straight girl who reads gay p*rn.

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KiboRocks on  Beware of the Villainess! Manhwa
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CalypsoPretty good on  Breath The Same Air
Pretty good
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Dash345Rocks on  Pride goes before a fall
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CalypsoRocks on  The Third Ending
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ClozabelMeh on  BJ alex
The premise is ok and the art style is nice but I really don't like the "I'm pis*** off so I'm going to punish you with sexual assault" that happens (both in the main couple and the side couple), especially as it doesn't really fit with the rest of the storyline. The ML has good character development but the MC is pretty one-dimensional, which is a shame.
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WikatoriaPretty good on  Kedamono Arashi
Pretty good
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pandaSucks big time on  Frenzy Train
No plot. No story. 
99℅ ra**. 1℅ story
Each chapter have s** scene or no. It's ra**. 
Full on ra**. 
Pain everyone. (Not my pain but MC) 
Literally don't waste time reading this sh** 💀.
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JeanJeanRocks on  Superstar From Age 0
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francesca rosaPretty good on  My Suha
Pretty good
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KingBramSucks big time on  The Weakest Occupation "Blacksmith," but It's Actually the Strongest
Sucks big time
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Rhys HoRocks on  The Good Teacher
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Clozabel
ClozabelPretty good on  Stranger Than Friends
This is a friends-to-lovers story with a good plot. The conflicts are due to interpersonal pressures rather than some big evil villain, which I like. The uke does have a pretty toxic/obsessive boss but this isn't the main plot point. I like the two main characters and they have good character development, although towards the end the seme gets a bit soppy. The plot is long enough to invest in the story but short enough that it doesn't drag on with unnecessary drama. Overall it's very well written and you really root for the main characters both as a couple and as individuals.

The two side characters/couple are annoying and not very likeable but they don't take up too much of the plot and are mainly confined to a side story so they are easy to ignore. There was also some non-consensual behaviour from the seme which made me uncomfortable. If you skip the side story you aren't missing anything.

The art style is good and everything is consistently well-drawn. I liked how the uke was as masculine-looking as the seme (super girly ukes are my pet peeve). There are a lot of chibi scenes but I think they were well placed and added to the light-hearted mood of this manga. There are a decent number of s** scenes and they are pretty graphic and pretty hot.

Overall I would definitely recommend this manga!!

(Be warned that the first few translations are unofficial and are a bit rubbish - it's better to read these chapters elsewhere.)
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AilinRocks on  I Became the Lousy Side Top
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ClozabelRocks on  Semantic Error
I really like this. I started reading this after seeing the anime and it doesn't disappoint.

It's an enemies-to-lovers story but with enough nuance and plot development that it doesn't seem cliched like some other stories do. The character development is there too - the MC is very closed off initially and it's sweet to see how he opens up over time, with the ML going from being a playboy to being very patient and caring.

It's a slow burn but it's worth it! There aren't a lot of s** scenes and they're not very graphic so if that's all you want then this isn't for you. But if you want a more nuanced story about relationships then you won't be disappointed.

The art style is good too - quite comic book like, the characters are drawn well and I like the computer-y error messages that pop up.

I can't wait to see what happens next!
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KiboRocks on  Tales of A Shinning Sword
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KiboKinda bad on  Vaia'n Maiden
Kinda bad
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