Loneliness

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Living together with an inarticulate old classmate for three years and suddenly discovering that he had been secretly loved by him for over ten years.

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《茕茕》
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Azi Aira
Azi Aira rated it
May 11, 2020
Status: Completed
This story was full of feels. I enjoyed how thorough the feelings of both ML and MC were worded. It was short, simple and sweet.

Thumbs up!
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SockPuppet
SockPuppet rated it
October 6, 2019
Status: Completed
A short, sweet few-hour-read with not much substance. Everything was just sort of OK, but it didn't really touch my heart. The main couple was pretty bland and kinda meh.

The ending was
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happy.

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Michelle-08
Michelle-08 rated it
May 24, 2023
Status: Completed
Aweeeee! CDL is so pitiful! I wanna hug him! He's a sweetie and simple minded, but it's okay!

To those people criticizing CDL too much and saying harsh description about his character.. lmao!! You guys, not everyone is perfect like you! lol *eyeroll* Please pray for those imperfect people so that they can be like you! You need to understand that people are DIFFERENT! He was treated badly by his biological mother and have received little to no love at all. The only thing that makes him happy is loving YY... more>> secretly, he's not even saying anything until that s*upid girl... ugh! Wanna high five her face! But yeah, it helps open YY's eyes. heheheh

Anyway, YY is not a scum or anything, he's just a little slow to realised things. YY already cared for CDL more than a friend, so more of less he already developed some special feelings for CDL unknowingly.

And yes, the ANGST is real! So just so you know, depending on how much you can tolerate sadness/pain, then you may want to have a box of tissue while reading the first few chapters of this story.

Overall, I love this and highly recommended!! <<less
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Lee Kazuya
Lee Kazuya rated it
March 25, 2023
Status: Completed
I really like this story. Its really worth my time, and I have finished it with just only in one sitting. Dong dong and Yuan yuan are so precious ❤❤
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Nonameschemer
Nonameschemer rated it
December 29, 2022
Status: --
Honestly, despite this novel being only 27 chapters I felt just as mentally exhausted as when I read something 200+ chapters. Its really boring. Interesting in concept but there's really no build in their relationship it just felt like when... more>>
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Yuan Yuan discovered CDL's clippings he was like "well ig we'll be in a relationship

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CDL really thinks of Yuan Yuan as heaven on earth and while I dont doubt Yuan Yuan cares for him I doubt he'd ever see him as romantically if not for his plot convient discovery. I don't think CDL is pathetic but im not even sure if he's ready for a relationship. He seemed to be attached to the one drop of accidental kindness someone gave to him and really has no one else in his life and yeah this is fiction and its not like healthy relationships are required but the author was going for a rather slice of life mild romance (which felt rather boring than cozy outside of the sad moments) so you'd expect this to be more "healthy". All I know for sure is that CDL literally cannot survive without Yuan Yuan but, Yuan Yuan? He'd feel hurt and be more superficial and fake but it wouldnt damage him as much. <<less
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IvaAres
IvaAres rated it
February 25, 2022
Status: Completed
This was a cute read with the first half being heartbreaking and sad while the second half was cute and fluffy.

Fires, I just can't understand how the ML didn't even realize how well the MC treated him for the 3 whole years that they were living together. He only notices it after finding out that the MC likes him. Second, how did the ML suddenly fall in love with the MC. Did I accidently skip that part or forget to read how he falls in love with him or when... more>> he realizes it....? So he takes him out and is like I know you like me. The MC gets lost. He finds the MC and tells him he also like him. Idk.

The first half was annoying to get through but the second half was really fun to read. I liked how the ML would actually pay attention to the MC and finally starts caring about what the MC likes or doesn't like. After 10 years of the MCs one-sided love and love lacking childhood, it was so sweet to finally see him being showered with love by someone. <<less
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JuneV
JuneV rated it
January 26, 2022
Status: Completed
Bittersweet. The taste of sweetness after a time of bitterness.

MC, will there really be someone in this world, who'll love like him?

ML, though at the starting I was angry with him, gradually he was so good.

The bitter taste of first love along with the sweetness of achieving it, the story is simple, painful and awesome.

A light read with full of love.
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Tazberry
Tazberry rated it
September 22, 2021
Status: Completed
This really suits my tastes, I like both the characters and the romance plot a lot. Definitely something I’d love to read again.
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Rukz123
Rukz123 rated it
April 4, 2021
Status: Completed
If someone says it's purely light read and fluff, I really don't agree with them but I agree with them that it was so beautiful, heartwarming and at the same time it will give you tears.

I really liked the way how author has described their characters (YuanYuan and Dong Lan). No one is perfect and because they know that they are not perfect they hesitate.

However they won't hesitate or give up in the most important thing in their life, love. I wanted more but then I thought no this is... more>> just right way to end. (It's a veryyyy happy ending) Thank you. <<less
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Kurakurami
Kurakurami rated it
February 25, 2021
Status: Completed
I registered just to rate and review this novel!! Seriously this is such a good read I swear it’s so sweetly angsty. The story ends smoothly and im all awwww MC and ML are both calm and sooo decisive!! Its so realistic and I never read one like this, this is soooo satisfying haih im sad it’s kinda short but alas that’s what makes it sweeter 💕
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FrmTUrabbithole
FrmTUrabbithole rated it
January 1, 2021
Status: Completed
Very hard for short stories to come out this good. The author painted a backdrop that literally made me feel the novel title irl. Luckily, the more painful it was it the beginning, the sweeter the end reward. We even get a bit of smut to round out an impactful story.

This is one cp I wish I could read more about their growing relationship. Still, an excellent read that left me satisfied.
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enaillig
enaillig rated it
October 12, 2020
Status: c25
Plot: *Your typical nobody x mr. Popular trope, where mr. Popular noticing mr. Nobody triggered mr. Nobody's affection for him.

with mr popular. Being oblivious to MC's feelings, MC ended up having one sided love for years

Yes, the plot is pretty common. However, the story telling was truly captivating. It's just plain beautiful.

There's no overbearing characters. MC is the passive type, but he knows when he should get angry and when he should say no (except for when it comes to ML, he's totally meek to him, he likes to serve... more>> him on his own accord)

ML is a matured and reliable guy. A bit dense on earlier chapters, but not as dense as to need someone to spell it out for him. He sorted out his feelings pretty quickly by himself.
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When he discovered MC liked him for a long time, he wasn't in denial and thus took the matter very maturely and actually communicated it with the MC rather than suddenly avoiding him. Later on, it is revealed that ML was also just an inexperienced virg*n in relationships, perhaps that's one reason why it took him a long time to realize MC's feelings towards him.

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There's no overly mean characters.
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His relationship with his family which could be listed as one of the problem, isn't Cinderella like. Their interaction are pretty civilized and so-so, which is refreshing.

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No misunderstandings. No drama. There's slight angst, but it's mostly because of the MC. The MC is through and through selfless.
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At early childhood, he was neglected by his family. His mother played favoritism, which led to our young MC to shut himself off, becoming inarticulate. He sensed a bit of warmth in the person of ML, then fell in love. He then secretly devoted himself to ML for years to the point that he could neglect himself over it too. Seeing how he was unable to take care of himself, that triggered ML's instinct to care for him. Which led to how they took care of each other in turns.

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There's no excessive display of dog food, and no exaggeration on the part of the MC and ML's friends' reaction upon learning of their relationship.

It's a good and light read (for me). The earlier chapters might be a bit heavy but I think the later half was pretty fluff and there's fair share of sexy scenes too. The MC and ML are just adorable and cute together. The ending is beautiful, and kinda bittersweet, as it was shown that MC hasn't entirely rid of the insecurities ingrained to his mind due to years loneliness. However, rest assured that the ML is there by his side to slowly cure him of this. :)) Kudos to the author and translator's hardwork!

10/10 <<less
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EternalMoonlight
EternalMoonlight rated it
August 6, 2020
Status: Completed
Three stars. Nothing really special about the characters and the plot, you can even say it's boring but overall it's not bad.

I don't like how our MC neglects himself and how weak willed he is but I like how he could put everything in the past, not many MC could do that. I also don't like how he compromises too much for the ML like bruh that's enough think about yourself too. I don't like how he kept lying like b*tch stoooooopppp why can't you be honest!!!

ML is..... was dense... more>> and kinda I don't know. I felt like the love between them was like not really love but more like a responsibility.
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because MC was like an insignificant character to ML and he could even forget MC's existence after a few weeks of not interacting with him.

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1 star for translation + 1 star for the author's time and effort + my rating = 3 Stars <<less
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mariri 199x_
mariri 199x_ rated it
July 5, 2020
Status: Completed
This is so good. There's no real big drama or villains, just two men working out their relationship.

The MC is meek and insecure, but steadfast in his love. The ML is described as someone who gets along well with other people, but at the same time very closed off and private. He's career-oriented and has never had a gf before. Still, from the getgo, you'll get the feeling that the MC is his exception, even before he understood his feelings.

One of the things that I enjoyed most Bout the story... more>> was that there were very real interactions with their friends and families, but at the same time, everything is still anchored to the two of them. And really, the way their families were described and their interactions with them didn't feel flat. The moms and dads could easily be anyone's moms and dads in real life.

The title, Loneliness, will make sense after finishing the story.

The pacing of this story was great. It never felt dragging or too fast. I think this could get turned in a movie! It's a realistic romance drama about two grown ups navigating their first love. <<less
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Aria Hime
Aria Hime rated it
March 4, 2020
Status: c25
This review is short and succint like the novel in question.

If what you're looking for is a sweet, happy ending, sappy, and a short read; then this is the perfect novel for you.

There are times when we are just in the mood for pain and/or varied low moods, this novel is perfect for when we are in those times where we want to feel sappy but dare not read a tragedy novel.
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abhi_2296
abhi_2296 rated it
February 22, 2024
Status: Completed
It’s the story of Yuan Yuan, an easy-going, sociable person who knows how to get along with people. Charming and reliable. A person who would be well liked wherever he goes but doesn’t really give his heart to anyone else. I can so relate to that kind of guardedness. And it is also the story of a truly pure hearted person Chen Dong Lan who loves unconditionally and asks for nothing in turn.

This story resonated with me because I relate to Yuan Yuan quite a bit, people like us are... more>> just passing through life being nice to everybody but not giving our heart to anyone either. We see through people and remain distanced from all. And it makes complete sense to me that somebody so guileless and without any ulterior motives like Chen Dong Lan would be so attractive to Yuan Yuan’s jaded self.

The story was oddly reflective for me at a personal level and I truly appreciated it. Did not expect to feel this way while reading a danmei some day. <<less
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py.ep
py.ep
August 8, 2023
Status: Completed
Thats was a good read

I love how its not just about Unrequited love it also had a story about how the parent love and attention is important to children character development.

I love how the MC (gong) also know what he want and not just because of pity or Situation.

... more>> I really feel sad about how things that happen to ML is actually a real thing that happen in real life (especially in Asian) And because of that the ML became what he is

Anyway its worth reading cause its short and wasnt boring

5/5 for the story, plot line, the character <<less
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darkelf01
darkelf01 rated it
March 18, 2023
Status: c25
Reading this reminds me of a j-dorama titled Aozora no Tamago. They had the same level of dependence and psychological slice-of-life drama, and both has the same feeling of 'old married couple' since the start lol.

I kinda find it weird that some people felt that the romance was abrupt. It was obvious to me since chapter one when the MC bought too much leeks for the birthday dinner and he was scared silly of being scolded by ML 🤣

On the other hand, the angst. THE ANGST. It force-choked me in... more>> every single chapter and the leads were so miserable, especially the ML. <<less
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Yonachii
Yonachii
March 1, 2023
Status: Completed
this novel made me really cry hard. Chen Dong Lan is too precious. It so touching and enjoyable to read and you'll need a pack of tissue beside you
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mau.kane
mau.kane
April 30, 2022
Status: Completed
First, I would like to say that if you're not into "I can't live without you" trope then just stay away from this.

This story has some psychological elements on it that is MC's case. It just doesn't seem right to me hating on MC because I understand most of his thoughts. In a way, I'm just like MC just without the addition of ML. People should understand what it feels like if you don't have a support system especially on MC's case wherein his mother basically "abandoned" him from childhood.... more>> And for this, I hated his mother. MC's mother should've known better. I can't accept the stepfather's explanation because they're trying to justify the mother's actions not knowing the impact that it made on MC's life. MC's mental health would've deteriorated more if it wasn't for ML and for this I'm extremely thankful. With ML's personality, for sure MC's personality will get better and if not, I'm sure he'll be there encourage MC to get more help psychologically. <<less
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