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“Clueless Ja-wook enters Dom/sub relationship with sadist Gyum, hiding his love and non-masochist nature.”
Aporia
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7.31
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Synopsis
Clueless Ja-wook enters Dom/sub relationship with sadist Gyum, hiding his love and non-masochist nature.
The safe word is "cafe latte." After meeting at a VVIP club lounge, Gyum and Ja-wook agree to enter a Dom/sub relationship. What Ja-wook fails to mention, however, is that he's not actually a masochist, and that he's just doing this because he fell for Gyum at first sight. Unfortunately for Ja-wook, Gyum is a known sadist among the club circles with a smile that's hazardous to the heart—and now, the clueless first-timer finds himself coming up with safe signals and waking up with bruises after intoxicating nights with his dom. (Source: Lezhin Entertainment)
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8.5
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100%
recommend
Score distribution
median 8.5
mode 8
σ 0.50
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· shortest highly-rated reviews
- 8 “This story excels by portraying a healthy, consensual D/S relationship where the characters prioritize clear communication, safewords, and mutual understanding. There are no notable criticisms to...”
- 9 “Aporia is a fantastic, lengthy romance that masterfully depicts BDSM in a healthy, safe, and non-toxic light, successfully avoiding the common tropes of smut and non-consent. While the story and...”
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Short · 50%
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Read Order & Related
A self-contained story.
No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — Aporia begins and ends here.
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A Manhwa Publication
- Format 116 ch ch × vol
- Total read 15h 28m approx
- Published May 2019 – Sep 2022
- Source Manhwa media type
- Ref. BS-M69846 catalog