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MANGA: Ore no Itoshi no Neet-kun
Ore no Itoshi no Neet-kun – Shina Suzaka
Chiaki, who is afraid of interacting with other people is a great neet. He wants to change and decides to show a cool part of himself to Naruse Keiichi, who has taken care of him since kindergarten, and decided to actually find a permanent workplace. However, recently, Keiichi’s attitude has been somewhat aloof … !?The start of a love with a strong classmate “Bokuto boyfriend” also included!
I Love Neet-Kun is a hilarious childhood-friends-to-lovers romance between a hapless NEET and a dependable salaryman.
Chiaki, blessed with good looks but cursed with terrible luck at jobs and social interactions, has been cared for by his childhood friend Kei since kindergarten. Secretly in love with Kei, Chiaki tries one job after another in an effort to prove his worth—until he was scouted as a model.
His striking appearance is the only thing going for him and it quickly made him one of the most sought-after faces in the industry. Meanwhile his bond with Kei deepens into something more.
But Chiaki has a predicament: whenever he and Kei get frisky, he gets too excited, leading to premature mishaps that fuel both comedy and embarrassment. His overthinking, daydreaming himbo ways often cause him to blurt out bizarre comments at the worst possible times, creating ridiculous misunderstandings.
The most hilarious scenes are Chiaki’s interactions with Johnson, a fellow model secretly crushing on Chiaki. Distracted by his PME anxieties, Chiaki stares at John’s crotch and makes awkward references to sex—leading John to believe Chiaki is interested.
When John invites him to his room, Chiaki panics and screams for help. Kei swoops in to rescue him, then immediately performs a dogeza apology on Chiaki’s behalf, because Kei knows his man is an idiot and had unwittingly led John on with his spectacularly clueless ways.
He might be an idiot, but Chiaki is endearing, earnest, and utterly devoted to Kei. Kei, in turn, enjoys being Chiaki’s steady anchor and biggest supporter. Taking care of Chiaki is his joy in life. Together, they’re dorky, adorable, and impossible not to root for!
The side story Bokuto Boyfriend is equally intriguing and deserves a full volume. It follows a gay high schooler crushing on a classmate who turns out to be homophobic. He befriends a notorious delinquent who isn’t really delinquent at all.
When the bully targets the boy, the delinquent steps in to defend him. Impressed, the boy asks if the delinquent could ever look at him that way.
I really liked the dynamic here. The delinquent is the strong, stoic type, but is surprisingly quirky. The boy is the friendly, cheerful type who talks while his friend listens. I particularly liked how the mangaka drew the delinquent and his subtle expressions. AND his blush when he thought of the boy that way!!!
P.S.
John is an fabulous character and a good person. Let’s find him a boyfriend soon!
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REVIEW: The Unlikely Heir by Jax Calder
Unlikely Dilemmas: The Unlikely Heir – Jax Calder
What happens when the Prince of Wales falls in love with the Prime Minister?
My boring life working in an insurance call center in sunny California just took an unexpected turn. Thanks to my misbehaving relatives, I’ve leapt from obscurity to royalty as the new heir to the British throne.
But my welcome in England is about as warm as the weather. I arrive to discover a country horrified at the thought of an American version of Prince Charming and ready to revolt against the monarchy. I vow to my grandmother, the Queen, that I will do everything possible to help her save the crown.
Unfortunately, royal life isn’t easy. From bewildering traditions, traitorous friends, and malevolent swans, the only thing I’m succeeding in is providing entertainment for the tabloids and social media trolls.
And then the broodingly handsome Prime Minister, Oliver Hartwell, bursts into my life.
With his meteoric rise from poverty to the most powerful man in the country, Oliver understands my current plight. Innocent messages of support turn into late-night chats—and unexpected feelings.
But there’s one major problem. The royal family must remain politically neutral at all times.
So how can I keep my promise to save the monarchy when I’m falling in love with the Prime Minister?
A forbidden romance filled with humor and drama featuring a bumbling Prince of Wales and a stern yet dashing Prime Minister, with a love that could transform a nation.
The Unlikely Heir opens Jax Calder’s delightful contemporary romance series Unlikely Dilemmas with a fresh and intriguing premise: a clumsy, half-American prince suddenly thrust into the British throne and falls in love with the Prime Minister.
Callum Prescott is the son of the youngest prince, who suddenly found himself the new Prince of Wales after an unprecedented incident in which his royal uncles and cousins were arrested. He’s notorious for awkward mishaps splashed across headlines. Yet his warm personality and ability to connect with people are slowly earning him grudging approval among the British
Lonely and out of place, Callum was befriend by Prime Minister Oliver Hartwell — a friendship that blossoms into forbidden love. The stakes couldn’t be higher. The monarchy must remain politically neutral, and a romance between prince and prime minister risks not just scandal but the crown itself. This tension drives the story, making their dilemma both unique and compelling. So I was very invested in seeing how this would be resolved.
Callum is wonderfully quirky with his tendency to blurt out obscure facts, laugh at himself, and roll with whatever humiliating situation life throws at him. Oliver, captivated by these quirks, brings balance with his steadiness and sense of humor. Their chemistry is irresistible, their connection was super cute and fluffy, and so wholesome, it was a complete joy to read! I finished it in one sitting.
There was much ado about their dilemma; the prince and the prime minister both love their jobs. The simplest solution for me was to wait out Oliver’s term and not run again, since we can’t just remove the crown with all the weight of history and tradition behind it. But that is boring and not rom-com worthy.
We got to have something grand, and the book gave us a bombastic climax, something heartstopping and heroic, and Callum being Callum, very dramatic! Some parts were on an OTT soap opera level of implausibility, but I was living for the fairy tale!
The Unlikely Heir is a sweet and humorous story of the crown, politics, and forbidden love, where a quirky half-American Prince of Wales captivated the prime minister and the rest of the country. It presents a very interesting dilemma and a high-stakes resolution. Overall, very much likely to charm you!
Rating:
4.5 Stars – perfection is only half a step awaySoundtrack: The Golden Throne
Artist: Temples
Album: Sun Structures
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SOUNDTRACK: The Golden Throne by Temples
Soundtrack to Unlikely Dilemmas: The Unlikely Heir by Jax Calder
The Golden Throne by Temples for a book about the tangled webs of a friendship, a duty, a crown, a country, and a love.
A friend is more than a companion
A foe is less than that to me
When you hear the words
The words you long to hear
Open upThe guidance from a close and loved one
Is more important than you think
When your arms are closed
Then open with a key
Secret key….
Everything that you say to your closest one
Makes you feel like a pain toward everyone
When the words are unkind, you’ll regret the choice
For as long as you choose, there may be rejoice
In the colour of day when you see the truth
Take a step to the front, to the brunt of youth
Understand what they mean when they say the words
When sorry is said, feel it to your bonesAmends is made with a connection
A lonely man becomes a king -
A friend is more than a companion
A foe is less than that to me
When you hear the words
The words you long to hear
Open upThe guidance from a close and loved one
Is more important than you think
When your arms are closed
Then open with a key
Secret keyClashed hands shaking in the closet
Hands down, you will have to see
Past lives forgotten and remembered
Act now
When I don’t know where to goEverything that you say to your closest one
Makes you feel like a pain toward everyone
When the words are unkind, you’ll regret the choice
For as long as you choose, there may be rejoice
In the colour of day when you see the truth
Take a step to the front, to the brunt of youth
Understand what they mean when they say the words
When sorry is said, feel it to your bonesAmends is made with a connection
A lonely man becomes a king
When you need the words
The words you long to feel
Listen upThe triumph of a close and loved one
The journey to the golden throne
When the gown is graced
Proceed towards the stage
Golden stageClashed hands shaking in the closet
Hands down, you will have to see
Past plans, verbatim and forgotten
Act now
When I don’t know where to goEverything that you say to your closest one
Makes you feel like a pain toward everyone
When the words are unkind, you’ll regret the choice
For as long as you choose there may be rejoice
In the colour of day, when you see the truth
Take a step to the front to the brunt of youth
Understand what they mean when they say the words
When sorry is said, feel it to your bones -
MOVIE FEATURE: It Is In Us All
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COVER REVEAL: The Hazard and The Hitman by Cambria Hebert
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NEW RELEASE BLITZ: Lost In Dnara by Elaine White (Excerpt)
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RELEASE BLITZ: Sunrises and New Beginnings by M.J. Silvio
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FLICKer: I Bleed Ashes
Featuring LGBT short films I found around the interwebz a.k.a Youtube. Okay sucky intro, but yeah, that’s it.
Shaan and Raghu are deeply in love. Shaan struggles to conceal his true self but finds the courage to come out of the closet with Raghu’s unwavering support. In turn, Raghu faces his own battle with a cigarette addiction. For Shaan, quitting is a significant sacrifice, as he relinquishes a habit he once relied on. Together, they demonstrate that love involves letting go of fear and finding comfort in each other.
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NEW RELEASE: Falling For My Ex’s Twin by Colette Davison (Excerpt)
