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MANGA: Sairuiu
Sairuiu – Hoko
This is a collection of short one- or two-chapter stories, each with a fairly off-beat nature and quite idiosyncratic art
Story 1 (Chapters 1-2) : Closing Day
Two guys become fast friends due to their mutual love for gaming, until one of them begins to want something else entirely…Story 2 (Chapter 3) : The Voices of Cicadas
Due to his deep-rooted fear of abandonment, Iwasaki has always preferred ‘easy’ relationships with married men looking for a quick lay, so as to ensure that the ‘inevitable’ breakup will be “fast, clean, and peaceful,” since there’s no chance that he’ll come to expect genuine love from the other party. Needless to say, this seemingly foolproof plan has one major flaw…Story 3 (Chapter 4 ): Chocolate Soldier
Why do people try so hard to obtain things, when simply watching should be enough?Story 4 (Chapter 5) : Laundream
Clumsy but hard-working, overworked Amamiya has been losing sleep for days, and finally manages to catch a nap while waiting at the laundromat.Story 5 (Chapter 6) : To Hate Without Trying
Kubota, who’s never been married, has an odd propensity for turning down prospective wives on the grounds that they love eating taiyaki, which he claims to hate. But what’s the true story behind his strange aversion to such a popular and delicious food?Story 7 (Chapter 8) : Together, Hand in Hand
Revisiting the boys from Chocolate Soldier, as high school graduation grows near.This is one of the best but sadly underrated gems out there!
Closing Day + Spring Storm: Those intense subtle feels that made grown men cry.
The Voices of Cicadas: Deep-rooted fears, a weirdo in weird glasses and an illicit affair that has run it’s course…Cue the ugly crying.
Chocolate Soldier + Together, Hand in Hand: A young boy’s unrequited love for a boy pining for the school nurse. Sweet and full of longing.
Laundream: A melancholy story of if-onlys and what-could-have-beens with a gutwrenching twist. I bawled like a baby.
To Hate Without Trying: Two salarymen and their oden rendezvous oh so slowly come to terms with their long-buried feelings. Took them long enough.
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MANGA: Bokura no Katakoi Melancholy
Bokura no Katakoi Melancholy – Takuhei
Kanei Tomoya came back to his previous high school to be a substitute teacher in Physical Education. He met his fellow teachers on his first day and everything is sailing smoothly until Seta Kousuke came, his arts teacher back in high school. Everything became worse when he accidentally broke Seta-sensei’s phone and was asked to be his lover in the span of his four months stay. Now will this “relationship” turn into something good or something bad?
Meh, not feeling dub-con sensei. Shipping hard Math-sensei and Bio-sensei.
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MANGA: I Am The Big Brother
I Am The Big Brother – Kei Kanai
Nao has taken care of his two younger twin brothers, Tetsuto and Asuma, for as long as he can remember. Thanks to his care and affection, they’ve grown up into two fine gentlemen who are now super popular at school. However, they’re both totally obsessed with their big brother! The two constantly vie for the innocent and oblivious Nao’s attention. Their competition goes into high gear during the school field day. With Nao as the prize, neither Tetsuto nor Asuma can afford to lose! Also included is the short story In the Soup, where the amazing cook Wataru realizes that he may not know as much about food as he thinks he does.
I Am The Big Brother + Me & My Brother + Me & Sempai: A slightly taboo story of twins obsessing over their older brother that sadly didn’t go the threesome route. Glad to see Nao went with the twin I liked better. The other twin gets his own man too.
In The Soup: A one-shot story about a high school boy winning a uni student’s heart with good food. Gentler and better! than the main story.
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MANGA: Ocean By The Forest
Ocean By The Forest – Tairou
A story of two people and the bond between them. A story of untold feelings and expressed ones. A story of reaching out and pulling back, just like the ocean waves crashing on the shore.
A dreamy one shot with surreal art, packed full of feels.
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MANGA: Stellarium
Stellarium – Aoi Aki
Kanata is a scientist. After his former lover died, he became a workaholic and an alcoholic. He was working on an experiment when he made a mistake which resulted in boy’s sudden appearance. He tried to shake off the boy’s existence by trying to dispose of him, since he is not human, but his friend stopped him. Their relationship started to change when Kanata gave him a name, but deep inside his heart Kanata feels anguished by the reality before him. This boy’s resemblance with his former lover is undeniable…
A slice of life collection of inter-related stories with gentle, melancholy atmosphere and hopeful open-endings.
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MANGA: Shitasaki No Netsu
Shitasaki no Netsu – Kunieda Saika
Valentine Day special with the couple from Mimitabu no Riyuu. Eight years later, they are still the same.
Two idiots fighting over chocolates to prove their love.
“This Valentine’s Day, Ishikawa has sworn to make highly murderous chocolate next year.”
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MANGA: Sensei no Sensei
Sensei no Sensei – Noji
On the day of the school entrance ceremony, novice teacher Ooji, reunites with Yasumi, the counselor who once saved him during his student days. This reunion waters the seeds of his past love…
An omegaverse teacher x teacher romance that’s really more about boring school duties than romance. By the time they got to the confession, I already lost interest.
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MANGA: Novalis: Kimi wa Boku no Chimera
Novalis: Kimi wa Boku no Chimera – Natsukawa Shiori
A collection of stories about Novalis, animal/human hybrids, and their owners
Thing You Give To Me: Fluffier than fluff story about Hayato who adopted a baby Novalis, Kuro, only to wake up one day with the baby transformed into a fully grown adult! Talk about growth spurts! We must protect Kuro at all cost!
The Reason You Are Here: Aki, an abandoned Novalis, was found in the streets by the kind hearted doctor who lost no time patching him up. Feels ensued. This one has darker undertones compared the first story.
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MANGA: Neko Neko Baby
Neko Neko Baby – Narazaki Souta
Spin-off of Neko Neko Honey
This is the story of Kai -the eldest brother in the Nekoya family and whom Kai was hit by the love of lightning – Suzuki Kyousuke.
Kyou-chan and Sai are university classmates and everytime Kai tries to confess to Kyou-chan but is always rejected. So, how far will this love affair of a sensitive brother from the Nekoya family goes? Will “beauty” Kyou-chan accept the affection of this frail brother?
Kai is a cat. Kyou is a walking talking catnip. You know how it goes.
I liked this better than the original.
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MANGA: Mimitabu no Riyuu
Mimitabu no Riyuu – Kunieda Saika
1) Mimitabu no Riyuu (A Reason for Earlobes)
Yamaguchi is a notorious womanizer. Some men admire him; others can’t stand him. Ishikawa is definitely one of the latter. Nevertheless, when Yamaguchi’s latest girlfriend dumps him, Ishikawa jokingly offers to comfort him with his own body. Unfortunately for Ishikawa, Yamaguchi takes the offer seriously. And, to make matters worse, Ishikawa discovers that he can’t say no!2) Yubisaki no Biyaku (Love Potion Fingertips)
Ishikawa and Yamaguchi are dating, but Yamaguchi’s lovey-dovey behavior makes Ishikawa sick. Hoping to put Yamaguchi in his place, Ishikawa suggests that they “see other people.” But things take a turn for the worse when each one catches the other with a beautiful woman.3) Kuchibiru no Teppen (The Top of the Lip)
Ishikawa usually wears an irritable scowl. So why is he laughing and smiling so happily? Is it because he likes homemade sweets… or the cute girl who made them? Consumed with jealousy, Yamaguchi’s patience is pushed to the limit.4) Tsumuji no Mannaka (The Center of the Hair Whorl)
Ishikawa’s nightmare is in danger of become reality. His boyfriend, Yamaguchi, is trying to win over his family! Fearing for his future, Ishikawa forbids Yamaguchi to visit his home, but Yamaguchi is determined to get close to the Ishikawas, one way or another. If Ishikawa won’t accept him, then maybe Ishikawa’s sister, Hitomi, will…These two are idiots. Never change!
