Aloha! I'm looking for shounen-ai/yaoi stories with this "wounded animal" type of seme - antisocial, awkward, shy, aggresive, troubled past etc. - who is then slowly changed by the kindness of his lover. I'm fine with him being slightly on the disturbed side, bo no extremes. A guy brought out of his shell by his lover? Perfect. Rape is love? Nope. I'm not expecting something incredibly epic and a total personality make-over or anything, just the theme of one person drawing strength from their significant other. A cold yakuza jerk who's only nice to his lover doesn't quite cut it. "Little Butterfly" is the perfect example of what I'm looking for.

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Maybe Tear Drop?

I'll check it out, it's even in my wish list. Thanks!

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I remembered Koi no Mannaka and Kiraboshi Dial, they fit the criteria perfectly. Still looking for more, though. Anyone? ;___;

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Gravity Eyes maybe

Cut is similar to Kiraboshi Dial you mentioned before. Both, seme and uke have their own problems and heal each other with love.

Love Mode esp. Reiji x Naoya's story, but if I rember right there's also a side couple (Reiji's brother with his childhood friend) who fits with the topic.

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Not a huge fan of prostitution in my manga, but still added to the wish list, thanks 🙂

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Yume no Kodomo
Dear Myself and its sequel World's End
Koi no Mannaka
Shiawase no Category
Koori no Mamono no Monogatari

Remembrance, a forsaken thing that revokes ignorance and leaves people in doubt, is my only redemption and solace deep within the cascade of white.

The evergreen trees speak of days long past when music mingled with the wind and sweet murmurs brushed our cheeks.