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  • manga,  Uncategorized
    September 9, 2018 / No Comments

    Mimi ni Nokoru Kimi no Koe wa – Inoue Nawo

    As graduation gradually approaches, Miyoshi, a high school student, finally gets a chance to talk to a fellow classmate alone for the first time since they met. Due to the other student, Arai, always sleeping after arriving to school early, he’s never really had a chance to meet him until now when their time together is limited to the short period before graduation. Meanwhile he realizes his latent feelings for Arai. Arai, however, has never had an interest in school or friends, and he only really had one joy in life…

    I’m so glad he went ahead and said it: 

    “I like you… so let’s stop this from ending” 

    Atta boy, Miyoshi!

    (source: http://www.mangago.me)

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    March 11, 2020

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    May 26, 2022
  • manga,  Uncategorized
    September 8, 2018 / No Comments

    Hitotsu Yane no Shita no Kedamono –  Kuroiwa Chihaya

    Daigo’s going to be a university student starting from spring. He has two male cousins who are identical twins, called Shin and Jin. Daigo has always been secretly in love with the kind Jin who’s always treated him like a younger brother. However, his feelings were exposed by Shin, who’s always doted on him as well. Under pressure by Shin who said to him “Choose me,” although he resisted at first, looking at the same face as the person he likes and hearing the same voice, his heart can’t help but beat faster…?!

    He said NO, dumbass! 

    I hate Shin. Jin was the better twin.

    (source: http://mangakakalot.com)

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  • manga,  Uncategorized

    MANGA: Nichiyoubi ni Pound Cake

    September 5, 2018 / No Comments

    Nichiyoubi ni Pound Cake – Amida Shizuku

    In their two-person household, Takeyoshi’s the one who keeps everything running. So when his widower dad says he’s inviting a coworker over, he gets annoyed at having to do more housework…but that’s not all! Who exactly is this “Nishida,” and why does Takeyoshi’s dad never shut up about how pretty he is? Could his dad be harboring a little crush…and could Takeyoshi feel the same?

    Aye on the uncommon characters, nay on the erratic plot developments.

    (source: Futekiya)

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    November 23, 2020
  • manga,  Uncategorized
    September 3, 2018 / No Comments

    Otona-chan. – Umiyuki Lily

    High school student, “Otona-chan” is popular among both guys and girls with his cute looks. But instead of being treated like a child, he wants to be treated like an adult and really admires cool adults. And then comes a student teacher to his class, who is very much adult-like and he falls hard…

    Pure innocent idiots and mature world weary jerks: a hit or miss combo.

    Otona-chan: With a bit of attempted sekuhara from angelic sensei, idiot realizes his feelings for his friend. Meh on this

    Dreamy Love: Book designer was saddled with a useless assistant who gets under his skin. Said assistant also succeeded on worming his way into his heart despite book designer’s valiant efforts to keep his walls up. The struggle was fun to watch. Definitely the better story.

    (source: https://mangarock.com)

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    December 11, 2025

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    February 28, 2020
  • manga,  Uncategorized
    September 3, 2018 / No Comments

    Otona-chan. – Umiyuki Lily

    High school student, “Otona-chan” is popular among both guys and girls with his cute looks. But instead of being treated like a child, he wants to be treated like an adult and really admires cool adults. And then comes a student teacher to his class, who is very much adult-like and he falls hard…

    Pure innocent idiots and mature world weary jerks: a hit or miss combo.

    Otona-chan: With a bit of attempted sekuhara from angelic sensei, idiot realizes his feelings for his friend. Meh on this

    Dreamy Love: Book designer was saddled with a useless assistant who gets under his skin. Said assistant also succeeded on worming his way into his heart despite book designer’s valiant efforts to keep his walls up. The struggle was fun to watch. Definitely the better story.

    (source: https://mangarock.com)

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  • manga,  Uncategorized
    September 1, 2018 / No Comments

    Tokoya no Musuko – Maaya

    A barber’s son and his number one customer.

    Ohohoho…looks like the boy is the seme

    (source: http://www.mangago.me)

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    May 4, 2021

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    February 14, 2021
  • manga,  Uncategorized
    August 31, 2018 / No Comments

    Kutsuya no Musuko – Maaya

    A shoe shop owner, his secret hobby and the boy he likes…

    Boy likes him, kinks and all. That’s true love right there.

    (source: http://www.mangago.me)

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  • manga,  Uncategorized
    August 30, 2018 / No Comments

    Lunch Time! – Kobato Mebaru

    For what reason does one salaryman keep eating at the company cafeteria that’s notorious for serving horrible food?

    Smooth, Mr. Salaryman, very smooth.

    (source: http://www.mangago.me)

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  • manga,  Uncategorized
    August 27, 2018 / No Comments

    I Love You, Black Coffee – Yamashita Tomoko

    It started from “Love”. A man who confessed his love to another man. A man and woman who enjoy talking about shared hobbies. A woman waiting to meet up with someone. At a certain café, three different groups coincidentally come together. Two of the part timers there also get involved, and small dramas ensue. Yamashita Tomoko’s worlds, created with her wit and ability to make touching stories, are now available in this treasure trove of her works. In addition to her title work, there are six unpublished stories and extras!

    Yamashito Tomoko’s unique take on BL stories that are poignant, bittersweet and cute. 

    La Campanella: That gloomy, pessimistic tsundere we can’t help but fall in love with

    Love’s Magic Word Is…: A gaming otaku who talks in gamer-speak kissed his friend the night before. Awkward conversation ensues the day after. I’m guessing more kisses tomorrow

    Saturday, Boy, Phenomenon: Man was a victim of homophobia as a kid and now he claims he was abducted by aliens. Poor guy! I’m glad they meet again.

    The Sorcerer’s Apprentice: not your typical BL story. Middle age man who claims to have magic befriends a teenage girl. Man pines for lost love and girl discovers her magic. More of this, please!

    Cu, Clau, Come: A man gets off at watching the man he loves eat so he feeds him almost everyday. The going was good until that goddamn bombshell and then there were ninjas chopping onions.

    Once Upon a Time in Tokyo: The love of his life was staring at him through the glass and he was just staring back! Do something!

    Je T’aime, Cafe Noir: Nosy cafe employees eavesdrop on their customers and subtly intervenes on their conversation. Also involves love confessions that came out of nowhere. I like the setup.

     (source: https://www.mangatown.com)

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  • manga,  Uncategorized
    August 26, 2018 / No Comments

    Kubinonaihana – 

    Shishunnki

    Siamese twins about to undergo an operation to separate them…

    Wow! That gave me a pause…

    (source: http://ssom.mangatown.com)

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