Like Love But Not (PN)

Like Love But Not (PN), also known as 似愛而非 and 似爱而非, is a compelling Chinese novel delving into themes of drama, romance, shounen ai, supernatural elements, and tragedy. The story follows a shou who tragically takes his own life due to an incurable illness but lingers as a spirit by the side of the gong, witnessing the latter's remorse. The narrative, which deviates from the web novel version after the initial chapters, intricately weaves together elements of childhood friends, ghosts, love triangles, suicides, terminal illness, and an unreliable narrator, offering readers a poignant and multifaceted reading experience.