“Hostile hairstylists forced to share a home after assault, then bond amid lingering distrust and hidden motives.”
Color Recipe
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Based on your preference for character-driven stories with layered emotional arcs, this title's exploration of identity and belonging would deeply resonate. The pacing mirrors series you've rated highly, and its thematic depth aligns with your appreciation for nuanced storytelling...
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Synopsis
Hostile hairstylists forced to share a home after assault, then bond amid lingering distrust and hidden motives.
Shoukichi is a failing hairstylist who struggles to attract customers due to his unwelcoming personality. One day, he is insulted by a beautiful man named Fukusuke, who turns out to be a renowned stylist and Shoukichi's new coworker. The two constantly clash at work; Shoukichi keeps up his stern, professional attitude, whilst Fukusuke dominates the salon with his charming, silver-tongued ways. When an incident results in Fukusuke missing his last train home, Shoukichi lets him spend the night at his house out of pity. However, he wakes up in the middle of the night to find Fukusuke inappropriately pleasuring himself over his face. Disgusted at the suave man's assault, Shoukichi's hatred for Fukusuke only intensifies. Despite the tension between them, Shoukichi finds himself growing fond of his absurd colleague after Fukusuke saves him from an unsavory encounter. With his heart clouded by confusion, Shoukichi must decide whether to trust Fukusuke or stay alert for any hidden sinister motives.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 7 sampled reviews
What 7 readers settled on.
Polarized
σ 2.73 · split reception
8.0 pts
Recommenders 9.0 · others 1.0
↑ 1.00
Running avg · Jun 2016 → May 2025
- 7 “Honestly, I was a bit let down by this Manga. I was hyped up by the reviews of its dark and psychological nature but the work keeps toeing the line between a normal BL and a psychological thriller....”
- 9 “I would like to start this review off by just simply saying that THIS IS NOT YOUR SOFT FLUFFY SWEET YAOI MANGA. Nah fam if what you're looking for is some of them wholesome yaoi love story and what...”
- 8 “I will be frank and try not to give spoilers as best as I can but: This is not a story you should expect a happy ending from. This is not lighthearted and it's not romantic. Be prepared for lots of...”
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A Manga Publication
- Format 13 × 2 ch × vol
- Total read 1h 44m approx
- Published Mar 2015 – Mar 2018
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M35018 catalog