Tattoo

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On the night of Xiao Ke’s thirtieth birthday, he shared a table while drinking. The person he shared the table with was a cool man who fit all of his aesthetic desires. It was practically love at first sight.

He was thirty; he had reached that age where he was no longer the awkward twenty-something youth. He would pursue the one he liked without hesitation, no questions asked.

“I want you to give me a tattoo. I want to spend the rest of my life with you.”

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Ci Qing
Hình Xăm
สลักรักที่กลางใจ
刺青
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Rena877
Rena877
April 18, 2020
Status: Completed
Definitely one of the best novels out there!

It is really rare to actually have such a mature and calm MC, at the same time a ML with a dominant aura and a realistic plot, logical decision-making plus well elaborated characters: No drama, no weak MC, no overbearing ML

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actually they are even both originally seme, but mutually agree on their respective 'roles': such a perfectly normal code of conduct in a relationship yet unusual in BLs

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The balance of the realism while maintaining a fascinating plot is superb. I have never read a novel that does it better. You will have your heartache, your laughs, all the emotions included and finish this story completely satisfied.

Even the translation is fantastic: really making this novel perfect.

a MUST READ! <<less
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Roro97
Roro97 rated it
March 27, 2020
Status: Completed
I like this novel. It is different. Both the leads are adults so the novel is kinda matured and smooth. In addition, the setting is unique (tattoo artist and teacher) . I like it, It is different for me. I like both ML and MC. I am not gonna dive in it too much because the other good reviewers have already said everything about it. So I am just gonna rate it and definitely recommend!
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katiethairu33
katiethairu33 rated it
March 12, 2020
Status: c49
There are some novels you like and then there are some novels you send away with red eyes from crying because they ended. This is one of those for me. The characters are so fleshed out. They're both so mature. This is not a story about puppy love. There's no unrealistic, contrived drama. However, there definitely is drama and angst in this story. It is just not contrived and fake or forced. Despite this being the story of two men in their 30s falling in love and learning to grow... more>> together, it is one of the fluffiest novels I've ever read. Every single scenario is so believable and this could be any one of us. The only unrealistic thing is just how good both MC & ML are, thus raising the standard of boyfriend material lol. The s*xual tension between them is so off the charts! I can't even... This ML, for some reason, every single action he does, though simple, somehow ends up being so sexy. I find them both so perfect. They still have flaws. They're still human. But I find their principles very attractive. I honestly didn't want to write a review for this because nothing I write can adequately express how much I enjoyed this. I can only say this is one of the best novels I've ever read. I will forever miss Melancholy Mr. Sin and Teacher Xiao's endless creative nicknames for him.

Also, I have to emphasize the excellent quality of translation of this story. This translator is one of the most considerate ones to their readers and they really care about how desperate we readers get for good content. Hehe. speaks from experience <<less
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maxooout
maxooout rated it
March 6, 2020
Status: Completed
A sweet, slow, mature slice of life story. Both main characters have lived and loved before and are the sum of their experiences. It makes their eventual happy ending even more fulfilling and lovely. There is a dramatic backstory, but it's not quite dog blood. There are many cute scenes, but they aren't quite fluff, as the author does their best to remain within the realm of reality, crafting a story that is enjoyable and believable at the same time. I definitely recommend this story if you want a slight... more>> reprieve of the overdramatic face-slapping and overused character tropes that most webnovels come with. Those stories are great but this is NOT that kind of story so please be aware! <<less
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Cravn dgfood
Cravn dgfood rated it
December 16, 2022
Status: c13
GOD bless u ERS for translating this, now I can continue reading this novel happily...
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JuneV
JuneV rated it
February 20, 2022
Status: Completed
Well, A Masterpiece. Even with only 48 chapters.

This is just so beautiful, no words to describe, I feel choked up with emotions as Zhou Zui spoke at the final chapter. This story is the perfect example for a famous line of hope, " Some day one person will walk into your life, he will change your life for better, make you feel loved and will stay with you till the end"

This fits for ML when he meets MC. Before reading this novel I never thought pursuing someone could be this... more>> warm. Their thoughts, understanding, patience and endurance sigh, I'm actually jealous of them. Here MC is the one who pursues.

Absolutely a good read!! <<less
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Kikiji
Kikiji rated it
January 17, 2022
Status: c27
Might it be said that this author (and through the author, the MC) is entirely way too concerned about age. Not a chapter goes by without some variation of "we're all adults here" or "because we're mature."

Doesn't sound like a big problem does it? It isn't until you hear it for the 20th time within the first dozen chapters.

The fact that the author and MC needed to repeatedly state how mature he (or on occasion, a group) is makes that very statement less and less credible with every reiteration. (Not... more>> to mention the abrupt shift in the very next paragraph describing how "young he feels in his pursuit" or how youthfully stylish he dresses.)

In general, the story would do a lot better without this obsession with age and maturity. Even if the author was trying to draw parallels to stories with younger couples, this is an extremely ham-fisted way of doing so.

Other than that, both the MC and ML have cohesive and intriguing backstories and characters. The side cast of characters are very lively, colorful, and memorable in their own way. <<less
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oopsaloo
oopsaloo rated it
April 21, 2020
Status: Completed
Wow, 5/5. Xiao Ke’s process of wooing the ML will melt your heart. And Teacher Xiao will actually teach you how to take a sensible yet sincere approach to a relationship. I love this novel and after reading it, I have to say it’s in my top list of novels to recommend for sure. The side characters are also endearing, unlike other novels where they can be annoying or take away from the focus of the main CP. Extremely well-written characters, well developed plot that is just the right length... more>> without dragging things on, and well done translations by the translations for sure. This is truly a hidden gem, can’t believe it took me so long to find and read it but don’t regret it for a moment. <<less
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Aila
Aila rated it
April 12, 2020
Status: Completed
I read this novel because of the high ratings, and no regrets!

Truly at first I was impatient because it has 40+ chapters and I thought it would consist of MC pursuing ML, and while for the most part of the novel it's true it also showed the MC's worklplace, family, and the ML's workplace too -- overall his interactions with the persons surrounding him everyday. It did not showed you situations where the two protagonists interact and the plot is solely for their pursuit of romance only, not giving breath... more>> to the people around them. It gave color to the people surrounding them and you'll grow to care about them, too.

I'm honestly glad they took their time to be together, with the ML's walls you couldn't rush that. And I don't want that to be half-assed (as with other works, which is irritating). I got my trust back that there are stories like this, where they took it slowly and it never got boring. Where the gradual closeness of the two is realistic and made me wholeheartedly believe it.

This story made me a fan of the author, and I'd gladly read their other work! If I could I would sent a love letter to the author and thank them just for existing and for writing stories like this! <<less
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rinshi
rinshi rated it
February 28, 2020
Status: c48
I can only repeat what the other reviewers have said. This novel is truly an absolute gem !

Both MC and ML are nicely fleshed out and the side characters are fun and distinctive too. Although it took me a few chapters to get completely hooked, but once I did, I finished the whole thing in one go!

I found myself constantly grinning like an idiot, because I really love their interactions. The whole story just made me happy from beginning to end (although of course there was a little bit of... more>> drama, but nothing too bad or unrealistic).

I normally do not like rereading stuff because usually novels lose their appeal to me, but I have this strong feeling that this will be one of the few rare exceptions.

Of course, some little things did bother me, but I am not here to nitpick. Overall, this story is amazing, and I 100% recommend it ! <<less
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Alvory
Alvory rated it
January 25, 2020
Status: c33
I really like Teacher Xiao and Teacher Zhou’s relationship as it progresses. It isn’t fast paced nor it is it too slow. It takes time to know a person and it takes time to fall in love, despite Teacher Xiao’s love in first sight disposition, he isn’t pushing out Teacher Zhou to fall in love with him. He is basically making him used to his presence, like boiling a frog in water.
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Chiaroscuro
Chiaroscuro rated it
January 21, 2020
Status: Completed
First of all, the protagonists isn't on "clean slate" so they have ex boyfriends (mentioned) so if you like clean slate protagonist this one might irk you.... more>>
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but if the MTL is right, MC was a gong, and with ML he's a shou

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Secondly, even if you like clean slate protagonists, you should still read this one because it's worth it.

The MC is seriously charming. He's a romantic and truly unrepentant about it. He chased ML wholeheartedly and thawed ML's fortress. ML is not a tsundere about his affections to MC.

Anyway, won't say anything more because other reviews already said it. Just here to urge those hesitant ones to read lol. <<less
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strongandindie
strongandindie rated it
July 31, 2020
Status: Completed
5+ stars. Wonderful, nuanced, contemplative, sweet, raw, moving, and satisfying. The characters were so alive and real. The MC and ML are both incredibly memorable - atypical types. I admire them both a lot - really want to learn from Xiao Ke, who is so brave, passionate, honourable, considerate and selfless in love. A real standout novel. The translation is excellent too.
Give it a go! You won’t regret it ;)
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holachica
holachica rated it
July 9, 2020
Status: Completed
I can't understand why anyone would rate this something other than five stars. Sure, it isn't super exciting, nor does it border into fantastical adventures or other more dog blood dramatic stories and their like, but everything about this story is perfect--from the development to how it stuck to 'reality' without being a complete downer. It works with realism very well without making the story a pain to get through. Everything about the story is thought out and there aren't any glaring plotholes. I totally recommend this. It's not a... more>> long read and it's very enjoyable.

There is literally nothing to hate about this. <<less
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Sakuya99
Sakuya99
July 4, 2020
Status: Completed
Tattoo is a very well-written novel. I love how the author create our MC's personality. He is basically the most charming and beautiful, yet manly protagonist I've ever encountered in a novel. I love his character so much.

Actually every character in Tattoo were all very vivid and well-potrayed. They left a deep impression to those the reader. The author made the characters to be different from each other and it's wonderful how he/she could potray their uniqueness into many different scenes yet the scenes still very connected to each other.... more>> The story flowed very nicely.

Reading Tattoo would make you feel very attached to all the character. You will love our manly and charismatic Xiao Ke (MC), our cool, badass outside but cute baby inside Zhou Zui (ML), our chatty and badass Lu XiaoBei (the ML's friend and apprentice), our cute miss Xu, Coquettish Old Cao, Naughty but sensible Fang QiMiao, the Cupid FangXi, and many more (all side characters).

Tattoo might not have much drama, but still could make your heart tight with the feels inside. Your heart will be warmed enough that you will start crying and begging the God to send you a man like our MC to your life.

A definitely good read. Do not hesistate and read them immediately 'cause you won't feel any regrets after.

5 out of 5, Tatto is basically a masterpiece. <<less
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ollyputz
ollyputz rated it
May 3, 2020
Status: Completed
It is a VERY SWEET stories (and very sweet extra). The characters are very down to earth, and normal, like people that you see in your daily life. I think this is what other reviewers called mature? They are not drama queens.

As this is a ‘slice of life’ type of story, it feels a bit slow at times and not as dramatic. But then, it is a beautiful, realistic story. I will reread it again someday, as I really enjoy it.
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Kaylee
Kaylee rated it
May 1, 2020
Status: c2
This is just short and yet so much perfect for me.

I alw have a smile on my face when I reaad this.
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Geo-rachel
Geo-rachel rated it
March 14, 2020
Status: Completed
This is a very beautiful and unique story. The main characters are very mature, their personalities are so well written. I loved all their friends and acquaintances as well. The whole book was so sweet and made me so happy. Not fluffy like many other Yaoi I have read, I really love this kind of mature romance and characters. The translation was also done really well.
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Deewee
Deewee rated it
February 26, 2020
Status: c45
Love this very very much!

Love MC, ML and their friends. The story tells how their meet up, how their get to know each other and how they work on their relationship (at least the beginning).

highly recommend this for those who like mature BL story.
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Jun148weirdtroll
Jun148weirdtroll rated it
June 28, 2022
Status: Completed
this book is one of the best modern romance I've read. I recommend it but I think readers need to be mature enough while reading this book. This is one of the most realistic books I've ever read. The audience should be accepting because this is no fairytale, its just a realistic romance between two adults who have their own problems but still try to work it out. The protagonists are both mature and realistic, that's why I enjoyed it. The story has a plot and isn't one of those... more>> nonsensical fluffy stories that aren't realistic. This is just my opinion, have a good read. <<less
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