Starting With a Lie - Recommendations

Alt title: Cong Huang Yan Kai Shi

Starting With a Lie

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Here U Are

Here U Are

Openly gay college student Yu Yang hasn't entirely gotten over being rejected when he confessed to his classmate Lin Xiang last year, but at the start of a new term, he meets Li Huan; a tall, taciturn underclassman who soon becomes very precious to him. The two very different men get on each other's nerves at first, but as they slowly get to know one another, a deep love begins to bloom. No matter what difficulties Yu Yang encounters, Li Huan seems to always be there when he needs him most. But how long will it take Yu Yang to realize the perfect man for him is standing right by his side?

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AnnaSartin AnnaSartin says...

Cute stories about college boys falling in love with each other. You'll also find places in Starting With A Lie advertising Here U Are, and a funny bit where the creator of the prior throws some friendly shade at the latter.

jellz jellz says...

they are both really cute relationships eith good characters and side couples. overall fulfilling and satisfying reads

Bibecsibe Bibecsibe says...

They are both cute and sometimes funny. The art is is also great in both of them. They also both show the struggles of people who love each other, but are not a couple (yet). 

AnggySp93 AnggySp93 says...

Even if the story is diferent, The two have a cute relationship and the main couple have a sweet and cute interaction without toxic elements.

YukiYuta21 YukiYuta21 says...

Its art is close to aech other and they are both so fluffy and cute. And the side characters are also cute and well written :D 

feathertail38 feathertail38 says...

both of these stories and cute and wholesome. They also have very similar art styles         

BlueBirdie BlueBirdie says...

they both are cute and wholesome stories about college love. now some letters to complete 100 characters asdfghjklçpoiuyt

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