We’re reading One Piece Volume 8 and diving into the fall of Don Krieg, Gin’s toxic loyalty spiral, and the battle that permanently shifts the Baratie arc. Between pirate pride, questionable ships, emotionally repressed men, and sudden thirst for Nami’s sister, things escalate quickly.

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This week we revisit Junjou Romantica — the iconic BL anime that shaped a generation of fujoshis. We unpack Misaki and Akihiko’s controversial dynamic, the power imbalance discourse, early-2000s BL tropes, and whether this series feels like nostalgic comfort… or a red-flag time capsule.

Did this story define the genre — and does it hit differently now?

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This week, we read One Piece Volume 7 and break down Chef Zeff’s backstory, the Baratie arc, and the moment that absolutely cured our daddy issues. We talk about Zeff sacrificing everything to save Sanji, the emotional weight of that decision, and why he might actually be one of the most powerful father figures in the series.

Between dramatic backstories, found family energy, and unexpectedly attractive older pirates who can cook, there’s a lot to unpack.

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This week on Delusional Boyfriend Book Club, I'm joined by the Buff Fujo as we dive into Painter of the Night — the dark romance BL manhwa that continues to divide readers and absolutely wreck our moral compasses. We unpack Seungho as a character, the power dynamics at play, why this story is so compelling despite (or because of) its discomfort, and whether simping for him is a bad decision or an inevitable one.

This is not a defense — it’s a discussion. We talk toxic appeal, narrative intent, reader response, and why dark romance BL hits differently.

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This week, we read One Piece Volume 6 and officially arrive at the Baratie arc. We meet Sanji for the first time and immediately start debating his delusional boyfriend potential. Pride, loyalty, food, and emotionally repressed men do what they always do — stir up drama and delusional ships. You will not believe who my husband’s delusional boyfriend from this volume ends up being.

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This week on Delusional Boyfriend Book Club, we dive into Funny Story and unpack fake dating, emotional honesty, and the slow realization that your rebound roommate might actually be the love of your life.

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This week in our One Piece Mini Manga series, we read Volume 5 and officially wrap up the Syrup Village arc. We break down Captain Kuro’s full villain reveal, Usopp stepping into his bravery, and our first brief introduction to Sanji at the very end.

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This week on Delusional Boyfriend Book Club, Courtney is joined by her husband Wolfgang to break down the Japanese BL live-action My Beautiful Man.

We dive into the psychology behind Hira’s devotion, Kiyoi’s emotional walls, and the obsession that makes this one of the most unforgettable romances in Boys’ Love. Is this true devotion… or full on delusion? Let’s overanalyze.

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This week in our One Piece Manga series, we read Volume 4 and dive deeper into Luffy’s adventures. The crew faces new challenges, character dynamics evolve, and we explore pivotal moments that define the Straw Hat pirates. Join us as we break down action, humor, and emotional beats that make this volume a standout.

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This week on Delusional Boyfriend Book Club, we dive into Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?! and unpack why office romance, mutual pining, soft masculinity, and emotional intimacy have made this series a BL favorite. We break down Adachi and Kurosawa’s dynamic, talk green flags, slow-burn yearning, and why Cherry Magic proves that quiet love stories can be just as powerful as dramatic ones.

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