Welcome back to the Delusional Boyfriend Book Club! For July’s BL Manga of the Month, Courtney is diving into Engage by Yuu Minaduki—an emotional, slow-burn romance about longing, boundaries, and the kind of love that lingers even when it feels out of reach. At 21, Mei has spent years quietly waiting for a man who only shows up once a year at his family’s restaurant. Their conversations are brief, polite, and always leave Mei wanting more. But when the truth behind this customer’s connection to his family comes to light, everything gets a lot more complicated. Courtney unpacks the age gap, emotional weight, and why Engage walks the line between romantic and messy in a way that’s hard to look away from. If you’re into quiet yearning, forbidden feelings, and stories that leave you with more questions than answers, this one’s worth the read. New episodes drop every 5th, 15th, and 25th, so be sure to subscribe on YouTube or your favorite podcast app and never miss out on the book club fun! #engage #yuuminaduki #blmanga #fujoshi #agegapbl #manga

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