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Story: 9/10 My Beautiful Man completely shatters the cliché of sweet, innocent high school BLs. It explores a deeply unequal, obsessive dynamic between Hira, a stuttering loner, and Kiyoi, the school’s beautiful "king" who later becomes a model and actor. Hira’s love isn't romantic—it is a religious devotion. He views himself as trash and Kiyoi as a god. This psychological depth and dark undertone make the plot incredibly gripping and unique.Acting/Cast: 10/10Riku Hagiwara played Hira’s creepy, awkward, and submissive nature flawlessly. It takes massive skill to make such a weird character sympathetic. Yusei Yagi as Kiyoi was perfectly cast—he completely embodied the arrogant, "alpha" ice king aura on the outside, while secretly craving the very attention Hira was giving him. The tension between them is absolutely magnetic.Music/Rewatch Value: 9/10The cinematography is gorgeous, contrasting Hira’s dull world with the radiant beauty of Kiyoi. The soundtrack enhances the intense, poetic, and slightly suffocating atmosphere of their relationship. It is a series that gets better on rewatches because you start to understand Kiyoi's hidden perspective sooner.Overall: 9.3/10If you are tired of generic romances and want something deeply psychological, dark, and beautifully strange, this is a must-watch. It’s a brilliant study of how two broken, toxic mindsets can somehow lock together perfectly.