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Also known as First Crush Catharsis, First love, catharsis.. Picked from what people who loved Hatsukoi, Catharsis. went on to love and from what they share with it, like Boys' Love. Show
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Kimi to Boku no Platonic
The same kind of story: tender slow-burn BL.
Suenaga, a university student, has lost confidence in dealing with people because of past trauma. Encouraged by the words of Koba, a senior he meets at a theater club performance, Suenaga decides to join the club. Unlike Suenaga, who hides his true self and goes along with those…
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About Hatsukoi, Catharsis.
(Source: Hero's, translated)
Note: Originally self-published on Pixiv, the manga was then compiled by Libre for commercial release on October 19, 2019. A Director's Cut edition was published by Hero's on January 29, 2024.