The Healer Who Wants To Be Healed

Nicola, a chiropractor who runs a clinic in the city, is asked by a childhood friend who works at the royal palace to treat his colleague. The person brought to him is Aldo, a healer he admires. Aldo’s condition is so severe that even Nicola, who specializes in purifying magical energy, is shocked. As Nicola works hard to treat him, Aldo gradually finds himself drawn to him. AU Notes: This is a heartwarming and sweet story about an older, honest man who is devoted to his work and a younger, brave, soothing young man. It is set in a world of magic and swords, but there are no particular battle scenes. The main story is complete in 9 chapters. The erot*c development comes towards the end.

Original Publisher

syosetu

Original Language

japanese

Type

Web Novel

## My Thoughts on The Healer Who Wants To Be Healed "The Healer Who Wants To Be Healed" immediately caught my attention with its intriguing premise. A healer who needs healing themselves? That's a delicious twist, and I dove in hoping for a unique take on the fantasy romance genre. ### First Impressions The European-esque setting and the magic system woven around medical practices felt fresh. From the start, the author establishes a world where healing isn't just waving a wand, but a complex interplay of magical circulation and understanding of the body, which I appreciated. The mature themes and the promise of a yaoi relationship definitely piqued my interest as well. ### What Works Well The core concept of the story is definitely its strongest point. Exploring the idea that even healers have limitations and need help themselves creates a compelling vulnerability in the main character. The world-building, especially concerning the magical and medical aspects, felt well-thought-out. I liked how the story delves into the intricacies of treatment and the reasons why a healer might need to seek help from another. The focus on logic and reasoning behind the magic system was a welcome change from some of the more hand-wavy magic systems I've encountered. The relationship between the characters is well established and I found myself wanting to know how the relationship would develop. ### Areas of Concern With only a few chapters available in translation, it's a bit early to give a fully comprehensive critique. I am eager to see more of the story and how the relationship between the main characters develops. ### Final Verdict "The Healer Who Wants To Be Healed" is a promising start to what could be a truly captivating story. The blend of fantasy, romance, and mature themes, combined with the unique premise and logical magic system, makes it a novel I'll be keeping a close eye on. If you're looking for a fresh take on the genre with a well-developed world and intriguing characters, I'd definitely recommend giving this one a try.