Personal Showcase: A Sweep Through My Reading List 个人秀一扫文

1. 1 某 The Akai Detective, Everyone's Favorite 某万人迷的赤井探员 Gali Gali嘎丽嘎丽Multi-Orientation268k WordsOngoing Agent Akai had a secret. He was actually a psychic. But his powers weren't as all-powerful as the ones in shonen manga. In fact, some of them were pretty useless. For instance, if he made eye contact with someone for more than three seconds, there was a chance he'd see their future. For instance, when he had a fever, he could see a countdown to death above the heads of those around him. And for another, if he wanted, he could summon a terrifying aura that would make children cry, commonly known 11.2kFavorites9.9kClicks/ch11.4kGifts

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   The author has stopped writing [crying emoji], but it's quite well-written; you can check it out if you don't mind. It's a left-leaning story, the author immediately focuses on the main characters, and the later pairings of the second-year graduate student and Gin are basically finished, all well-written! The pairing of Kagemitsu and Rei just started, what a pity!

2. 2 二 Half of Akai 二分之一赤井 Latte Without Ice拿铁不加冰Multi-Orientation933k WordsCompleted The FBI had prepared a plan to infiltrate the Black Organization. On the day of the operation, Akai was ready to leave the safe house when he opened the door and fell into a spring that had suddenly appeared beneath his feet. When he climbed out of the spring and looked up, a Beretta was pointed at his forehead. “...A woman?” Legend has it that the Cursed Springs of Jusenkyo exist, and anyone who falls into one is afflicted with an abnormal transformation. Akai knew nothing about the place, but 11.1kFavorites13.2kClicks/ch40.7kGifts

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   The most enjoyable part of my reading is the long story of Koto and Akashi, which makes me want to reread it from time to time! It's great in every way [throws confetti], I recommend all show-off fans to check it out. The career line is exceptionally well-written, and the love line is also quite good, with a very good balance.

3. 3 赤 Has Akai Slandered Anyone Today? 赤井今天污人清白了吗 I Want to Eat Meat Again Today今天也想吃肉肉Danmei (BL)1.0M WordsCompleted Going VIP on Friday. Thanks for your support! Please check out my upcoming story, Is Matsuda Drawing Cards Today? The synopsis is at the bottom of this story's blurb. Akai Shuichi, known in fandom circles as Teacher Akai, has sullied countless reputations through fan works and fan works of fan works, leaving a vivid mark on the fandom. Of course, it was all just a joke and had nothing to do with him personally, until he got bound to something called the "Word Spirit System," which was actually a 8.3kFavorites12.2kClicks/ch26.8kGifts

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   Overall, it's pretty good. I enjoyed the development of the romance. Although it's said to be a love triangle between Qin and Chi, Qin is actually more dominant than Chi. I only remember Chi and Qin having two or three encounters. The secondary couple had a bit too much screen time in the beginning, and the pacing got a little too fast later on, but overall it was still good! I'm looking forward to the next installment and curious about what the two brothers experienced together in the other world.

4. 4 天 Gin, Bound by Heaven and Cursed 天与咒缚琴酒君 Icy Rain冰凌雨Danmei (BL)561k WordsCompleted After the Shibuya Incident, cursed spirits ran rampant and Tokyo became a living hell. The Red and Black sides were forced to join hands. On the surface: Gin and Bourbon, Akai and Conan. The Red and Black sides were evenly matched. In reality: Gin and Akai, Gin and Bourbon, Bourbon and Vermouth, Toru and Conan, Akai and Conan, Conan and Ai, Akai and Toru and Conan, Vermouth and Conan and Ai... Six people, ten group chats, all pretending to get along while secretly at odds. On the surface, the 6.2kFavorites8.2kClicks/ch13.7kGifts

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   It's well-written, definitely a Qin Chi (琴赤) story. The romance is particularly well-developed so far, and I enjoy the scenes between the two characters. However, I feel the pacing of some parts of the plot is a bit fast. Looking forward to the next installment! [Milk tea emoji]

5. 5 琴 Qin Ye Has the Script 琴爷手握剧本 Shu Jiu枢玖Danmei (BL)421k WordsCompleted A manga app and a comment section appeared on Gin's phone. It seemed he had learned something incredible. So there really were that many undercover agents and useless idiots around him. No wonder the comments all said he had it so rough and couldn't carry them. Going premium on June 1, with three chapters released that day Content warnings: 1. OOC 2. Clean freaks beware: Gin is extremely dominant 3. This isn't a redemption story. The living may die, and the dead may come back to life, depending 4.7kFavorites9.7kClicks/ch3.9kGifts

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   For fans of the show who are really looking for something to read, this is worth checking out. It's told from Gin's perspective and there's a certain Gin/Nami pairing, but I wouldn't particularly recommend it.

6. 6 逆 Reverse-Order Diary of Little Fish Akai 逆序赤井小鱼日记 ArsMNo CP716k WordsCompleted I am Akai, a fourteen-year-old boy living alone. One day, after beating up some thugs, I accidentally grabbed a man in a hooded jacket carrying a guitar case at the station. Thanks to what my mother and sister taught me, I guessed that the case held a sniper rifle. The man who hurried over right after called him: Scotch. Thinking he might have something to do with my father's disappearance, I decided to follow him quietly, not realizing their female accomplice was closing in on me. A woman nam 4.2kFavorites4.5kClicks/ch13.5kGifts

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   The main story has come to a satisfactory conclusion, but the side stories have not yet been completed. No romantic pairing, but the plot is well-written. It's rare to see a young Shuichi like this; even in darkness, Shuichi's heart still yearns for the light—a shining silver bullet! His rapid friendship with Conan is also adorable [applause]. The author's revisions have improved the reading experience. I recommend everyone check it out!

7. 7 亲 Dear Akai Wants to Know Too 亲爱的阿卡伊也想知道 Music from the Mirror镜中琴音No CP569k WordsCompleted "Just because it’s a mutual relationship, does that mean I have to be called a scumbag?" "Why is Scotch cooking again?" "How did Gin turn into a lovesick idiot??" "The male lead is Bourbon." "The male lead is Bourbon again." "Why is the male lead still Bourbon?!" Dear Akai would like to know, too. The Fun-Loving World (Completed) In search of a good time... Liqueur made Bourbon and Scotch watch the explosion that took place on the Ferris wheel. What appeared there was...?! Th 2.3kFavorites2.3kClicks/ch4kGifts

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   The beginning was a bit too depressing, but it improved later on. It's a quick transmigration novel, no romance, and the overall plot and concept are good! I like the camaraderie between Shuichi and Kagemitsu, and I'm looking forward to the ending; it seems like it'll be great!

8. 8 赤 After Agent Akai Was Laid Off 赤井探员被裁以后 Let's Make a Pinky Promise拉勾起誓吧No CP180k WordsOngoing Could a star agent like Mr. Akai really get laid off? Yes. He can. When a new president took office, Akai Shuichi, the eldest son of a family of spies, a sniper, and a Japanese-British agent, was suddenly fired over the phone while pursuing the remnants of an organization. Wait, we haven't caught them yet... You don't need to catch them anymore! But public safety in America is only... That's not your problem anymore! Then what about my salary and bonuses... They've all been doubled and wire 2.1kFavorites1.6kClicks/ch747Gifts

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   A very interesting and funny story. The main plot seems to have some substance. Looking forward to the sequel.

9. 9 假 What If Akai Had Never Become an Undercover Agent? 假如赤井没有成为卧底 Mo Fei Yi墨绯一Danmei (BL)196k WordsOngoing What if the course of fate had shifted, and Shuichi Akai had never become an undercover agent... He would still be the silver bullet tearing through the darkness. Pairing: Gin Reader's Guide: 1. The story begins six months after Akai joins the FBI. It is divided into the US arc (complete), the Japan arc (nearly complete), the xx arc (coming soon), and extras. The Black Organization will be taken down before Year One of Conan, and the main plot won't get much attention. Most of it is my 1.7kFavorites1.6kClicks/ch4.9kGifts

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   The back-and-forth between the two is very entertaining. Cat Skin writes exceptionally well. Apart from the lack of updates, there are no other problems. I especially enjoyed their interactions during their time in America, particularly the scene where Bourbon and Scotland had a great time together. It was a really cool and entertaining show! [Sprinkling flowers]

10. 10 爱21+ Prisoner of Love 爱的囚徒 TracersDanmei (BL)523k WordsCompleted 1.4kFavorites1.7kClicks/ch6.9kGifts

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    With Gin infiltrating the organization, Shuichi's romantic storyline is exceptionally well-written, and the plot is also quite good. Aside from the slightly inconsistent update schedule, it has no flaws. Shuichi is portrayed as incredibly hot, exceptionally confident and outstanding! [Applause] The dynamic between Gin and Akira—the mutual exploitation, testing, and attraction—is beautifully depicted!

11. 11 重 [Detective Conan + HP] Will My Reborn Nemesis Become a Wizard? [名柯+HP]重生宿敌会变成魔法师吗？ Nan Ju 076南居076Danmei (BL)141k WordsOngoing Shuichi Akai closed his eyes amid the flash of an explosion and searing pain. When he opened them again, he found himself back at the age of three. He had planned to make up for the regrets of his past, but something about this script seemed off?? A younger brother only two years younger than him, a younger sister three years younger, the organization destroyed more than twenty years ahead of schedule, and a father who was safe and sound. If a happy family after being reborn was heaven's gift, 1.3kFavorites2.2kClicks/ch1.3kGifts

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    It's been so long since my last update, boohoo.

12. 12 黑 Red-Fang Akai Wants to Make a Run for It 黑方赤井想要跑路 AntaeusNo CP192k WordsOngoing After working for the Organization for fifteen years, Akai Shuichi decided he couldn't go on like this. He planned to run. So, in the middle of the night, he knocked on the Japanese Public Security Bureau's window, climbed into the great detective's home, strolled around the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, sent a letter to MI6, and then dragged the FBI and the uninvited CIA into the mess too. Finally, as he was leaving, he scooped up his two cousins who had been living away from home and m 1.3kFavorites1.1kClicks/ch2.7kGifts

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    A perfect trio, are you looking forward to Ai Akagi's sweet moments? The aftermath of their escape.

13. 13 失 How to Care for a Super Little Fish as an Amnesiac Cat 失忆猫如何饲养超级小鱼 ArsMNo CP46k Words [This story is currently on hiatus.] [I'm very sorry, but I can't figure out how to write the parts that are closely connected to the original plot.] On his third day in America, Shuichi Akai found an unfamiliar pink-haired man with smiling, narrowed eyes on his balcony. The man couldn't answer a single question about himself, but he could answer anything about all kinds of skills. Shuichi Akai happened to need a guardian, so he happily let the man move in. When Subaru Okiya opened his eyes, h 807Favorites726Clicks/ch2.6kGifts

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    I just got off to a really good start and then I'm stopping? Waaah!

14. 14 赤21+ Akai Says He's Really Just a Bystander 赤井说他真的只是路人 White-Poached Summer白灼夏天Danmei (BL)91k WordsOngoing 705Favorites982Clicks/ch1.1kGifts

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    This is the beginning of the story; wait until it's more complete before reading it carefully.

15. 15 3 [GinRan] 30 Days of Love [琴赤]30天爱恋 TracersDanmei (BL)78k WordsCompleted There was an ancient legend that someone could be cursed to forget the person they hated most, while keeping all their other memories. Gin and Akai Shuichi never imagined that the curse would befall them. A rare vacation. Having just finished work, Gin was vacationing at Elafonissi Beach in Greece. Sunlight, seawater, sand: everything was perfect. He took off his black coat, changed into a shirt and beach shorts, and lounged in a beach chair beneath an umbrella that shaded him from the glaring 640Favorites1.4kClicks/ch715Gifts

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    A wonderfully sweet ending, I enjoyed reading it in one go. Although the ending is somewhat open-ended, I found it incredibly sweet, and I'm sure Qin Chi will continue their passionate relationship in the future!

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