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Song Yu has three requirements for Yue Zhishi:

– You cannot call me gege in public.

– We won’t do anything together in public.

– You cannot let other people know you live with me.

Yue Zhishi has always been obediently following these rules. They were practically strangers at school. At the opening ceremony, he suddenly collapsed due to an allergy-related asthma attack, sending everything into chaos. At this moment, the student representative Song Yu suddenly stopped speaking…….

That night, a hot post appeared on the school forum.

【Shock!! Our junior high school department male idol and our senior high school department male idol are actually ‘brothers’!】

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Ever since his father brought back a mixed-race baby when he was six years old, Song Yu’s life has been completely entangled by this clingy little guy who couldn’t speak Chinese well.

Le Le who was in kindergarten: Xiao Yu gege, my classmate said today that he has a beautiful sister-in-law. What is a sister in law?
Song Yu: His older brother’s wife.
Le Le: No! I don’t want a sister-in-law!
Song Yu: ……
Le Le: I’ll be your sister-in-law! (Something isn’t quite right…….)
Song Yu: Please study up on Chinese familial relationships.
Le Le: Wait, wait. I’ll be my sister-in-law!
Song Yu: ……

Mouth says one thing but body does another, cat-like gong x mixed-race, obedient and straightforward puppy-like shou.

1. Childhood sweethearts with older gong. Slice of life (with some twists and turns), with a lot of scenes involving eating. Those who like fast-paced stories, be cautious.
2. Shou is in third year of junior high at the start of the story. There is no blood or legal relationship between the shou and the gong. Remember, they’re not under the same household registration book.
3. Gong spoils and dotes on shou. Very strong double sided arrow, essentially younger brother complex x older brother complex.
4. Cute shou, not strong shou.
5. There is a wlw side couple, not much scenes.
6. Please don’t read if you can’t take even a little bit of unexpected events. This is not solely a sweet fluffy novel.

CWs: light PTSD, talk of su*cide/self-harm, talk of death/dying, h*mophobia (from side characters). Please do not read if these make you uncomfortable.

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Chất Dị Ứng Đáng Yêu
ke ai guo min yuan
kě aì guò mǐn yuán
可愛過敏原
可爱过敏原
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ScarlettOhara
ScarlettOhara rated it
December 29, 2023
Status: c65
I enjoyed the first half of the story, where the author took time to develop the characters. The dynamic between the childish MC and the aloof ML, who cares deeply for him, is well-established. It's clear that the ML doesn't see the MC as a brother, and we get a glimpse into his internal struggle as he develops romantic feelings. The buildup spans over 50 chapters.

However, the transition from familial love to romantic and s*xual love falls short. Despite the extensive setup, the MC's realization of his feelings happens abruptly.... more>> There's a lack of emotional struggle—no guilt, shame, confusion, or dilemma that typically accompanies such realizations. The progression feels forced and doesn't consider the practical aspects, such as the MC dealing with his sexuality, the implications on relationships, and the potential fallout if the ML doesn't return his feelings.

The lack of depth in exploring these aspects makes the romantic development feel unearned and contrived. Despite powering through slow-paced chapters, the romance feels forced, and the abrupt shift into smut becomes uncomfortable. The author's avoidance of angst leads to a narrative that circles around realistic scenarios and dives into fluff, leaving the reader unconvinced about the authenticity of the romantic love portrayed.

Ultimately, the story feels more like enmeshment triggered by psychological abandonment anxiety rather than a genuine exploration of romantic love. Due to this, I've decided to abandon the story. <<less
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At0mik
At0mik
December 8, 2023
Status: c1
I understand why people like it... but it is just not for me. It feels quite amateur-ish.

Ah I skipped a lot, I also think that the story just fell flat for me. I won't rate it because, well I did skip a lot.

I truly love slice of life stories but this is just not that. I don't think the characters are well developed, the story it's too simple with nothing that could make me intrested in the characters.

For the people saying you shouldn't expect turns and twists in a SoL,... more>> well... then make it intesting somehow! It's not about plot twists, it's about being engaging and being able to create a world and characters that are compelling and unravel in their simple yet complex lives.

I feel maybe disappointed about where the story could have gone, but it just did not make it for me. I kept expecting to get better, because of the "slow burn" everyone is talking about. I mean, it is slow but it ended up shifting from decent to something I don't care about anymore.

Just my thoughts... reading is a subjective experience! <<less
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casegalore
casegalore
August 7, 2023
Status: Completed
I never knew about this novel before but then I read the manhua, I got so invested because the story seemed so lovely. The shou is very adorable and the gong is so freaking sweet.

I saw a comment saying the ML went through a lot of heartache. I strongly disagree because it is his decision to not confess his feelings to the MC.

I also saw someone saying the author’s characters are boring that even after chapter 30 there was no development. There WAS a development.

I already read this twice and... more>> I really recommend this to everyone who doesn’t like angst. This novel is a lot like its title. This is lovely through and through. The gong dotes on his shou a lot even when they weren’t in a relationship yet. <<less
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amikyun
amikyun
June 6, 2023
Status: Completed
4.9 waaaa it's freaking sour to sweet principle, I really enjoy their struggle and their sweet yet hot time although the couple setting was a bit cliche, innoncense-romantic-dense shou with logical-high spec-cold yet passionate gong but still I adore them... author success makes me laughing, smiling and crying with both of our cp, they had 3 side cp 2 bxb and gxg but.. author not make them into an extras, I hope author will made another series about them specially first side cp, although I know their story.. must be... more>> more painful and complicated <<less
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Suzukirenz
Suzukirenz rated it
March 29, 2023
Status: Completed
This novel is so amazing. I love how the story develop and their love for each other. It's been awhile since I have read an ML this devoted and selfless when it comes to love. I cried so much but it was only with regards to one chapter. The rest of novel relates to how the love between childhood sweet hearts develop and the innocence of the MC. The SMUT is good too.

THIS NOVEL IS WELL WRITTEN AND AFTER READING THE NOVEL ONCE, IT WOULD BE NICE TO READ IT... more>> AGAIN. <<less
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fancytofu
fancytofu
March 19, 2023
Status: Completed
An amazing read.

From the summary, I was expecting a comedic romance. Instead, this novel is more like eating tiramisu. Slightly bitter from the coffee, yet fluffy from the mascarpone, but overall sweet. And so delicate.

The author wrote this so delicately to portray the transitions of their identities and the translator did a fantastic job at preserving that delicacy.

... more>> The pacing is on the slower side, but I think it was so important to understand the background of both characters, otherwise, all of this could be a red flag.

We needed to get to know the main characters. It feels like meeting two people who'd eventually become your best friends in the future. We first get to know the surface--Le Le's bright and carefree exterior and Song Yu's emotionless and highly responsible. And then we slowly chip away and understand their thought processes--Le Le being an over thinker and Song Yu who cares so much for his family's feelings--before understanding their heart.

Within the first 10 chapters, I was uncomfortable. Uncomfortable with their family status, uncomfortable with their age difference, and uncomfortable knowing that this is a romance. But the author delicately presents their transition from 'brothers' to lovers that all you see is their love and devotion to one another despite the societal 'taboos'.

Spoiler

To be honest, I'm still uncomfortable at some of the details, especially in the extras, when considering their age difference when they were young. 22yr old and 19yr old? Not too bad. 15yr old towards a 12yr old? Ehhhh.... So tread carefully when you get there.

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Taking a step back, it is ethically grey, and in other novels, this is the forbidden love of side characters. But it's not really up to any of us to decide how two adults love and find their happiness.

But don't despair, this isn't an angsty novel. You may empathize with the characters' angst, but like tiramisu, you mostly taste the sweetness of the whole package. <<less
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akanie
akanie rated it
January 1, 2023
Status: Completed
I loved this story, the dynamic between Lele and Song Yu is so cute. Love is being able to hold it in... It was so sweet when they could finally express their heart fully. I smiled and teared up reading this, the audio drama is really amazing too
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asami78
asami78 rated it
September 16, 2022
Status: --
The pace may seem slow at first, but I assure you that if you stick with it you won't regret it. I fell under the spell of both Xiao Yu and Le Le. Their interactions, their concerns and their love, how can I not love them? One of the best slice of life stories I've had the chance to read. Not to mention the phenomenal work of the translator.

Reading this story was a mind blowing experience. I cried and laughed while reading about their inner thoughts and struggles. I had... more>> my emotions turned upside down, that said I do not regret it, what a real pleasure to have met them in this beautiful and heartwarming story.❤️ <<less
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xiao Yi
xiao Yi rated it
July 25, 2022
Status: Completed
Contains

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Spoiler

intense S&M and p/d/p/h/l/, a bit of psychological trauma and mentions of su*cide (?).

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It actually started as something sweet and fluffy... then sht happened.

Its not really that angsty, but

Spoiler

having the label of them being brothers since they were kids, though not blood-related and the MC was not legally adopted, its a hard journey. It should have been a exciting for someone like me but I guess they don't really deserve that kind of pain and hardship. Though realistically, its impossible, but I want them to have a smooth journey. I guess that's why I had a hard time after the confession since its always hinted that the ML likes the MC way before the MC realized he was not just a bro-con.

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So, the verdict will be... I will not be recommending this to those who might find it hard to bear, especially the hot and steamy S&M sm//t. <<less
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PeonyDancer
PeonyDancer rated it
April 27, 2022
Status: --
SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOc ute! Worth the read - absolutely LOVED it! Now I want a man like Song Yu omg he's perfect <3 Yue Zhishi is so damn lucky, and he's a sweetheart as well.

The drama is quite realistic, nothing out of the ordinary. You have ... more>>
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school bullies, coming out to the parents (but these parents are to DIE FOR I wanna be Lin Rong when I become a mum), idiots at uni - I think the only 'extraordinary' thing that happens is due to Song Yu's job as a geographer for disaster areas

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CaisAngelsPearl
CaisAngelsPearl rated it
April 20, 2022
Status: Completed
I love these kinds of stories, don't like the tsundere aspect too much but still not too bad. Childhood to adulthood stories are my favorite so really enjoyed that. Wasn't too crazy about the extras though if am being honest.
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HitchHiker
HitchHiker rated it
January 2, 2022
Status: --
It started off well. Really liked their school days and it wasn't that boring even though it was slice of life. Once it moved on to jealousy and stuff, the writing got shoddy and it was no longer fun. : ( The characters started doing OOC things at that point. Also, the writer explains too much of the characters thoughts that make it boring and irritating to read. Also, chapter 86 was terribly written. How is it love to torture someone who suffers from asthma to the extend where his eyes... more>> are swollen, he can't talk because his throat is hurt badly and he can't walk properly and can't even attend classes for a week? And there isn't even any remorse or apology for doing that. Maybe I'm expecting a lot considering the genre. Still it's just terribly written.

I was going to mark this 2* because I like the school time but reading chapter 86 caused me to reduce it down to 1. <<less
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Old_Cat
Old_Cat rated it
November 10, 2021
Status: Completed
This was actually my first time reading this kind of story. It was rare of me to enjoy novels that revolves around the genre of Slice of Life but I really enjoyed it. The story was really good and both the MC and ML are characters you will love. There's character development, conflicts, and there's no unnecessary dramas in between. The plot setting was realistic and the events happening are actually things that still occur in our society nowadays such as h*mophobia and such. The life of LGBTQ+ wasn't easy,... more>> what's more with our MC and ML who are considered as brothers not related by blood but live under the same roof. You can also see the adjustments their parents are going through after finding out about them especially Mr. Song. Really love the realistic setting of the story and reading it gave the feeling as if I was a friend or a school mate who was fortunate enough to witness their story. <<less
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starstarbee
starstarbee rated it
November 9, 2021
Status: Completed
i love this story to absolute bits; the romance is Exceptional.

the author describes the CP as having very strong double sided arrows; and this is so very very true.

as the reader you /never/ doubt the MC's love for the ML or the ML's love for the MC.

the prose is perfect. The pacing is perfect. The emotions are so raw and deep. Its excellent. I want to read this everyday.
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Michelle-08
Michelle-08 rated it
October 31, 2021
Status: Completed
A little slow but there's a lot of cute and sweet moments between our protagonists, Yue Zhishi and Song Yu. It's about them growing up together as "brothers" to a very sweet couple (they are not blood related, btw).

The way the author portrayed both the protagonists' inner struggles is very much realistic especially Song Yu's. Their coming out is the saddest part, made me cry, good thing their parents accepted their relationship although they were hurt at first (and I think that it's normal for them to feel that way... more>> to be honest). I love SY's family and the friends around them, very supportive of their relationship. There's also no s*upid villains as well, thank goodness.

BTW there's R18 moments as well, so just be ready. AND dont forget the extras as well! This, overall is a nicely written story although a little slow for others, but I believe it doesn't lack any sweetness between the two. <<less
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parapammy
parapammy rated it
October 31, 2021
Status: Completed
I feel it too slow at the start even for slow-burn novels, but soon enough it’s getting better and better. Can’t stop reading after they got together in case there might be any unexpected circumstaces appear, and yeah... HOT SEX!

To show you how good this novel is, I’d like to say that the MC is not my type at all. So if the story isn’t attractive enough, it might be impossible for me to finish but IT IS so I’m writing my review right now. The ML is sooooooo good... more>> as he tried so hard to be a good ‘brother’. I appreciated that but can’t stop giggling when he failed lol.

Another heart warming stuff that’ll make you heart pound. The fashion part is too good even compared to those pure fashion fiction books. (No wonder the author is the one who wrote some famous showbiz books before, maybe I should try Fanservice Paradox after this...)

The quality of translation is so good. Recommended. <<less
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Burning_Rose
Burning_Rose rated it
October 12, 2021
Status: Completed
A VERY GOOD NOVEL DON'T MIND THE RATINGS JUST GIVE IT A TRY!

A lovely novel with a bittersweet story, which tugs at your heart strings.

The MC is a sweet and caring baby, with a pure heart. I loved him. The ML is a bit older than MC and mature. I love stories where the MC is a bit mature than ML, this one also fit in that criteria.

Reading the story, getting to know the MC and the ML, understanding the emotions and dependence potrayed in the story have a complex... more>> kind of simplicity. While starting everything may seem perfect at the first glance, but it ain't.

This story's mainly focuses on the characters, emotional development and familial life of the protagonists. It tugs at your heartstrings.
Spoiler

MC's constitution's a bit weak but he's strong willed and courageous.

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The familial love shown in the story is phenomenal, all starts cuz of a family and all ends cuz of this.

Overall, a good read. <<less
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Reyleisha
Reyleisha rated it
October 7, 2021
Status: Completed
Rating: 5/5- Now this is a beautiful romance!

This author caught me by surprise with this novel. Her pacing was impeccable, the way she wove together beautiful characters with emotion, flaws and deep love.

I enjoyed this story tremendously, my heart ached, my eyes wrinkled in laughter but mostly I absolutely believed in this couple and I believed in them as characters. I hr substance and realism in this story makes it a truly wonderful read.

I really feel I could write poetry about how lovely this story is but I won’t coz... more>> I don’t have such literary talent.

This is a super slow romance for at least 60 chapters and then suddenly boom an entire earthquake hits you post 60 and you’re smacked with 101 emotions altogether.

I really loved all the characters both main and side and how they eventually grew into the people they became. Their choices, their struggles, their joys and their sorrows. All of it made this a very satisfying read.

I encourage you to read this. It’s really a very high quality novel when compared to the usual out there. It’s well researched, incredibly paced and solidly written. A truly unforgettable read. <<less
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nkai
nkai rated it
August 4, 2021
Status: Completed
c82: One of the best! so sweet~ Lele and Song Yu's relationship is so cute >< worth the read. the story is basically abt them growing together as brothers (they're not blood related) then later on being a couple. no heavy angst it's so light and heart-warming novel full of softness.

Edit: I'm tearing up huhu the way they confess that they're in a relationship to Song Yu's parents... it was so lovely QAQ I'm so spechless they truly love each other <33
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LunaSolis070
LunaSolis070
June 6, 2021
Status: Completed
First of all I want to say that you can understand the MTL version too.

Second I f*ckIN LOVE THIS STORY! The author has her own logic and understanding she also has her own opinion. This author created a fluffy love story and even has a smut hehe ❤️

I love how the author showed the parallel world too! Bless this couple for life time and eternity of love!
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