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  • manga,  Uncategorized
    July 19, 2018 / No Comments

    Chishiyoubun no Ai wa Komete – Jaryuu Dokuro

    Uchida’s never ever been in love. He doesn’t know what it’s like to be restless and uneasy, to have his body heat up like it’s on fire, to feel that tight pain in his chest. And then he meets Takahashi, and everything changes

    Could be Uchida’s gay all along and didn’t realize it until Takahashi.

    Fab hair tho

    (source: https://www1.mangamew.com)

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  • manga,  Uncategorized
    July 15, 2018 / 2 Comments

    Labradorescence- YMZ

    Shunji Fujishiro, a photographer, wakes up one morning in a hospital bed, where he was transported after losing consciousness during a fall on a staircase. He is immediately surprised and irritated by the casual attitude of the physician who looks after him, Mutsumi Higa. Nevertheless,their meeting gives Shunji the motivation and inspiration he needed for his photography projects. As for Mutsumi, he is intrigued by Shunji, whose honest and impulsive character is diametrically opposed to his…

    YMZ’s watercolor artwork perfectly captures that the laid-back mood, the gentle atmosphere, the relaxed pacing as Shunji and Mutsumi slipped into an easy, organic relationship.

    (source: http://www.mangago.me)

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    June 9, 2020
  • manga,  Uncategorized
    July 15, 2018 / No Comments

    Labradorescence- YMZ

    Shunji Fujishiro, a photographer, wakes up one morning in a hospital bed, where he was transported after losing consciousness during a fall on a staircase. He is immediately surprised and irritated by the casual attitude of the physician who looks after him, Mutsumi Higa. Nevertheless,their meeting gives Shunji the motivation and inspiration he needed for his photography projects. As for Mutsumi, he is intrigued by Shunji, whose honest and impulsive character is diametrically opposed to his…

    YMZ’s watercolor artwork perfectly captures that the laid-back mood, the gentle atmosphere, the relaxed pacing as Shunji and Mutsumi slipped into an easy, organic relationship.

    (source: http://www.mangago.me)

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    November 30, 2025

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    October 14, 2025
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    July 15, 2018 / No Comments

    Labradorescence- YMZ

    Shunji Fujishiro, a photographer, wakes up one morning in a hospital bed, where he was transported after losing consciousness during a fall on a staircase. He is immediately surprised and irritated by the casual attitude of the physician who looks after him, Mutsumi Higa. Nevertheless,their meeting gives Shunji the motivation and inspiration he needed for his photography projects. As for Mutsumi, he is intrigued by Shunji, whose honest and impulsive character is diametrically opposed to his…

    YMZ’s watercolor artwork perfectly captures that the laid-back mood, the gentle atmosphere, the relaxed pacing as Shunji and Mutsumi slipped into an easy, organic relationship.

    (source: http://www.mangago.me)

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    NEW RELEASE BLITZ: Saving Rafe by Jocelynn Drake (Excerpt & Giveaway)

    March 5, 2020

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    August 21, 2022

    BLOG TOUR: Mating the Enemy by Shea Balik (Excerpt & Giveaway)

    April 25, 2020
  • manga,  Uncategorized
    July 11, 2018 / No Comments

    Meimu – Kairi Shimotsuki

    A short 8 page story about a commanding officer and a disobedient fighter pilot’s concerns regarding death in combat.

    “The real motive of the man who can’t be obedient” Yes, oh yes!

    (source: https://mangadex.org)

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    June 25, 2020

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    December 3, 2019

    MUSIC MONDAY: X-Ray Eyes by LCD Soundsystem

    December 2, 2024
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    July 8, 2018 / No Comments

    Monster Petite Panic – Kanda Neko

    Suzuki Kojirou (his Kago is Efreet) is a member of the public morals committee at a high school which gathers a lot of students whose “Kago” powers are stronger than normal people.

    Could use a little sophisticating (is this a word?) but still cute…

    (source: https://mangarock.com/)

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    December 7, 2023
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    July 4, 2018 / No Comments

    Hyakuyou Daichou – Aoi Aki

    On Kisouji of the Nakasendo Trail, there is a tea house for wary travelers to rest. One of their customer’s rather eccentric though. Instead of paying with mon, he pays with leaves. Maybe that’s why he catches the owner’s attention…?

    The beginning of something beautiful…

    (source: http://www.mangago.me)

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    December 8, 2019

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    May 24, 2025

    RELEASE TOUR: Zero Control by Trina Lane (Giveaway)

    October 18, 2023
  • manga,  Uncategorized
    July 3, 2018 / No Comments

    Chain Gang – Yamashita Tomoko

    Always together, one man drinks at another man’s home when he can’t catch the last train home, but what is this feeling of deprived freedom?

    Uhm…who’s gonna clean up that mess…??

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

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    October 28, 2019

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    January 16, 2023

    COVER REVEAL: Lord Garrington’s Vessel by S. Rodman (Giveaway)

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    July 1, 2018 / No Comments

    Inu to Tsubame – Amagakure Gido

    Kaede is still mourning the loss of his brother when he is suddenly reunited with his childhood friend, Noro. As they get closer, Kaede shares his suspicion that he may have caused his brother’s death. After hearing this, Noro recommends animal therapy and lets Kaede use him as a pet dog. But one day, the dog suddenly kisses his owner…?

    Kaede and Noro’s story was all over the place.

    Ooh, Acchan has it bad for Yashima! I think their story would be more interesting.

    (source: http://www.mangago.me)

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    April 13, 2026
  • manga,  Uncategorized
    June 29, 2018 / No Comments

    Realist ni Yoru Romanticism – Kinoshita Keiko

    University student Yuki exceeds in nothing but housework. So it’s no wonder when he is growing anxious because his job hunt is turning fruitless. One day, his father, a university professor, arranges an interview for him as assistant to the famous public speaker, Professor Todaka.

    A poor man’s Junjou Romantica.

    (source: http://mangakakalot.com)

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    February 29, 2024
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