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MANGA: Sugar Milk
Sugar Milk – Jaryuu Dokuro
A series of mostly shounen-ai one-shots, with two stories and a special focusing on childhood friends Sho and Taichi. Taichi always thought they would stay together forever, until Sho decides to up and move away without telling him about it. They run into each other again when Taichi’s in university and they end up working at the same diner. This time, Taichi is determined to make it work out. Even if Sho’s bisexual. Moral of the story: alcohol can only make things better.
A debut collection featuring various stories that ranged from somewhat mediocre to somewhat poetic. Stories about love at first site, fate and friendships.
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MANGA: Sono Te kara Tsutawaru
Sono Te kara Tsutawaru – Kyuugou
Two cousins who have always been together, but one is leaving for school, will they be able to stay connected?
School boys, brothers and now cousins. A one-shot of bonds that keep people together.
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MANGA: Okujou no Bai-Bai
Okujou no Bai-Bai – Kyuugou
Nogi is the fearless and respected karate black-belt who beats up bullies without breaking a sweat. But to Fujiwara, he’s just “Kei-chan”, best friend and object of his secret affections. Can their friendship survive? Or develop into something more?
Another cute school boy love story from the author of Bokura ni Matsuwaru.
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MANGA: Adolte and Adarte
Adolte and Adarte – Nakamura Asumiko
A full-color oneshot about two twins: one lives alone locked away in a tower and the other is a crown prince. What if they could trade places…?
While not exactly shounen-ai, the beautiful artwork and brotherly bonds will draw you in.
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MANGA: Isshunsaki wa Koi
Isshunsaki wa Koi – Miya Taira
Men who stick too close to each other…what will happen?
A cute one-shot about the first stirrings of attraction.
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MANGA: Doukyuusei
Doukyuusei – Nakamura Asamiko
A boy met a boy. They were in the flush of youth. They were in love that felt like a dream, like sparkling soda pop.
Because when boy meets boy, the world becomes a sparkling dream. With a cute story line and distinct artwork , the author’s first BL manga is a must read for those who love pure, tender shounen-ai moments.
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MANGA: Bokura ni Matsuwaru Etc.
Bokura ni Matsuwaru Etc. – Kyuugou
Iku and Keita are childhood buddies. Naturally, having been friends for as long as they can remember, when one started to play baseball, so did the other. During their final year in middle school, Keita’s baseball career abruptly ended as a result of the severe injuries he sustained when saving Iku from being hit by a truck. Presently, they go to the same high school. But ever since that accident, Iku has distanced himself from both the game and his friend, presumably out of guilt. What does Keita think about this? It also contains a couple of other short stories such as Utsukushii Asu and Sakura No Junrei.
The first story and it’s follow-up at the end of the volume was especially cute. Full of awkwardness and school boy moments. I love how the author showed the perspective of both Iku and Keita, their fears and hopes for the future. A debut collection for your shounen-ai needs.
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MANGA: Fuyu Kaze wa Dare ga Hiku
Fuyu Kaze wa Dare ga Hiku – Hayakawa Nojiko
Original doujinshi by Hayakawa Nojiko set in the same universe as her previous works.
School boy stories with subtle hints of feelings.
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MANGA: Last Summer Blues
Last Summer Blues – Ogawa Chise
A story of baseball and summer blues.
A one-shot about school boys, summer and baseball.
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