This week on Delusional Boyfriend Book Club, 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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