“Traumatized Nanase, repulsed by men's scent, finds healing warmth in incense-maker Kei, who resembles his ex.”
Kuyuru
薫〈くゆる〉
Would You Love or Hate This?
AI-powered analysis tailored to your taste
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...
However, the slow initial episodes might test your patience given your history of dropping shows that don't hook you early. The art style shift in the middle arc could also be a concern...
Synopsis
Traumatized Nanase, repulsed by men's scent, finds healing warmth in incense-maker Kei, who resembles his ex.
Because of the past trauma, Nanase, who became unable to stand men's smells, won't take off his mask even during sex, causing his sex friends to be fed up and leave him. Then, the one Nanase hooked up with when being pent up was a man who had a similar smell to his ex-boyfriend, the source of the trauma. Feeling his "inner self" has been broken into, Nanase struggles and runs away without thinking. But, a few days later, lured by the nice aroma of incense, Nanase goes into an incense store and meet the store owner and also the same man from the last time, Kei...! No matter how much it was rejected and pushed away, the warmth that always stays by its side will touch and melt the heart frozen in the past... (Source: Takeshobo, translated)
What people say
Read Order & Related
Explore the Kuyuru universe
Cast
See all →Gallery
See all →If you stay for this, you'll stay for these
See all →The community pairs this with
See all →Publication slate
A Manga Publication
- Format 6 × 1 ch × vol
- Total read 0h 48m approx
- Published Sep 2018 – Feb 2019
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M50979 catalog