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pining, next door neighbors, friends-to-lovers galore!

this stack is specifically for series set in the modern real world.
some liberties with the "childhood friends" definition taken

work in progress.

Romance manhwa where one or both of the main characters attends college and has a significant portion of the story take place in a college setting.

Note:
- The Makeup Remover and This Magical Moment are romance-subtext rather than being full-on romances

Either both the main characters are in college or one of them is in college

I've hand selected a bunch of Manhwa that I think y'all should definitely read. Most of those can be found on Webtoon or your local shady manga reader.
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My main criteria of selection is a combination of story, art style and uniqueness. Feel free to message me if you ever read any of these recommendations :)

manga/manhwa about human(ish) characters that are part-time animals, transformed pets, reincarnated beasts (magical or otherwise), or mysterious creatures! either a protagonist, sidekick, or love interest, they temporarily disguise themselves as, were, or become an animal that is perceived (initially or throughout) as a separate creature to their humanoid form by a protagonist, side character, or the general public.

for regular non-human supernatural pets manga protagonists have been keeping in their homes, please see my other stack!

(updating!!)

Not on MAL:
I Was Supposed to Be Reincarnated as Fenrir, but No Matter How You Look At It, I'm a Shiba Inu by Saku & Rokusho Rokurota
'Tarou, an office worker, saves a wolf-like creature from being run over by a truck and loses his life. When he arrives in another world, a capricious goddess reincarnates him as Fenrir, the strongest holy wolf on the inside and a Shiba Inu on the outside. Taro meets Princess Sophia, who has been praying to Fenrir, believing him to be the messenger of salvation, and sets off on an adventurous journey...?!'

The Magical Cat Ghee by Daitaro NISHIHARA & Stren Japamanga
'In Durhein, known as the "Country of Beauty," magicians governed under the peaceful rule of King Al-Aktha. One day, a strange light fell from the heavens, turning all the magicians into cats. From thenceforth, magic was oppressed. No one knows why such a terrible thing happened. The world's only hope is one once known as the "Magician of the East;" now just a cat called Ghee. Ghee and his companions set out on a long, tireless journey to bring back a world filled with hope...'

Emperor's Dog by Nam Do-gyeom
'I was reincarnated into another world after an unexpected accident. Am I the emperor's daughter? Or the duke's daughter? When I opened my eyes with a pounding heart, what I saw before my eyes was a white, soft puppy's paw. Since this is how I came to be, I had to find a way to live. There was only one thing this small, insignificant puppy could do. That was... "If you just raise me, I will definitely repay the favor, Your Majesty!" "Very well, I will take you with me." "What a wonderful choice, Your Majesty. It is a choice you will never regret!" The path of a traitor who clings to those in power. That is my path! I will boil the emperor and give him a comfortable and cozy life as a puppy, and I will also find a way to become a human!'

Don't Mess With the Puppy! by AKEO STUDIO, Duuhaem, Marine Code & Ilju
'After being abandoned by his parents when young, Gyun Heesung grew up in a casino. For the sake of his hyung who took him in, he doesn't hesitate to put himself in harm's way. However, after an ambush, he finds himself injured and transformed back into his dog form; a small white bichon frise. And upon waking up, Gyun Heesung suddenly became the pet dog of a predatory wolf; Yoon Chi Young, head of the infamous wolf clan, who has taken him thinking he's a stray. Though he now lives being showered with wholehearted care and affection, their cohabitation is somewhat unsettling; a story about a doggy that wants to run away from a carnivorous wolf, and a wolf who's completely smitten by said dog.'

a collection of manga in which a primary character is a dog, transformed pet, half-wolf/half-dog, doglike kemonomimi, mythological canine posing as a human, or a werewolf. this stack will not include side characters; the relevant character must be either the protagonist or within the main cast.

please see my other stacks for catgirls and fox spirits!

(updating!!)

not on MAL:
Vampire and Werewolf by Hagiwara Daisuke
'The odd relationship of a vampire and a werewolf.'

A collection of romance manga and manwha that have some type of fantasy element. Whether it's a villainess isekai or a protagonist in Japan with powers, these romances had me pulling all-nighters so I could keep reading and in my opinion are some of the best romances of all time.

Some that aren't listed on MAL:

* Gradually Close to the Heart (CN)
* The Stars and I (CN)
* Day by Day (KR)
* First Love Operation (KR)
* Osananajimi ni Modoritai Bokura (JP)
* Ba-Couple? Iie Baka desu. (Coupledom 101) (JP)

There are some entries where "childhood friend" is a bit loose (aka, middle/high school friends and together later as adults). I prefer the long-term best friend types, as well as the ones where, even though it was a short time, they made a lasting impact on the other.

A list of manhwas on Webtoon that are finished.

Listed by most likes.

Part 2: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/61959
Part 3: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/61960
Part 4: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/61961
Part 5: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/62010
Part 6: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/62012
Part 7: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/62014
Part 8: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/62015