Concierge No Koibito
A pretty cliche yaoi. About a man named Yuuma who is so reliable in almost anything, and his bestfriend, Hinata, who's jealous because he can no longer sit beside Yuuma. When rumor spreads that Yuuma likes someone, Hinata as best friend tries to be helpful. Because his romance life is lacking, he tries to go on a group date, but later he asks help from Yuuma as well for advice. Then Yuuma gives some "bold" advice, such as wearing lame T-shirt and kissing. Then suddenly Yuuma confesses that he likes Hinata. After that, Hinata goes on a date and is immediately dumped. Yuuma comes to his house and confesses again, and yeah, pretty predictable. I don't really like it since it's so cliche, even though the seme is quite hot. 8.5 8 8.5 8.5
To the Sea
This is way better than what I expected. Yes, I've felt something fishy about that boy, and it's true. A truck driver gets his day bad, and then he meets a boy who asks for a ride to the ocean. Then, they visits a hotel. The truck guy already wanting to get some fuck with that boy, but then he smells something rotten from that boy's bag. When he opens it, it was a head. A head from a dead body. Then the news keeps informing about the tale of that serial killer who is actually that boy, who murdered his lover, and shot his family. And then here he comes. Naked from the bad, pinning that truck man on the bed and whispering "now we can be happy." Damn, creepy yet so exciting! 8 8.5 8.5 8.5
Warui Yume
This one is good, despite the extreme theme of cheating. The seme is so stupid. Just because he wants to have full college life with girls, we breaks up with his boyfriend (who is also his roommates) and even brings along girls and fuck them at home. Such an asshole, right. The uke finds out one day, but the seme calmly states that since they've broken up, it's okay to bring anyone home. So, the next day uke is seen exiting hotel with a man, and even bringing random man home and fuck. The seme knows it and gets angry. And then, the reconciliation. I like the uke's personality, despite his "cheating" plan seems too extreme. But with that way, he can slap the reality in the seme's face. Nice one. 8 8.5 8 8.5
Ameiro Paradox Dj - Candy Color Paradise
Middle School, Third Year
Chapter 1 (25 September 2014) Summary: There is a pervert in the male restroom in the book-store. Beware! This one shot is ... something else. I thought it was kind of prostitution in school life, but actually the one who sucked one's dick was the one who gave the money. It was like ... We got sucked and we got paid. The uke was the one who sucked the dick, while, one day, the seme found him out. He then was offered by the uke, who would pay him 10,000 yen per service. Then every day they did it, until one day, seme asked the uke to jerk off in front of him. The uke did, and then when they finished, the uke gave the money, saying "This is the last time." The seme snapped and got angry. He then forced the uke to explain where the hell had he gotten the money. The tearing-uke answered that he had stolen. So the seme gave all the money back and said that he never used it. Even without the money, he would always be with the uke. So the last scene was a bit dramatic. The seme pinned uke down on the table while money spreading on the floor. Nice. 2.5 2.5 3 3
Red Moon
Chapter 1 (20 March 2012) Summary: A psychotic gay cannibalistic vampire murderer in love and with moon issues. Did you really expect anything else from Kaori Yuki? One of her earliest works. I didn't really understand the plot. Really. Everything was so vague whether the uke or the seme was the vampire, or the hunter, or the psychopath. It's just that the seme said the word "You're the only one for me" to every one. So, the uke, out of jealousy, stabbed him even though later he regretted it and begged him to come back. Later on, the seme revived deliberately. Then, they started a serious relationship. But it was a matter of time until the uke lost his control, and became a monster. Just a matter of time. The art is average, the plot was so damn confusing. The characterization was terrible. And yeah, no enjoyment even though it has my favorite title: Red Moon. Like the song from Kalafina. But damn, this manga should have been as good quality as the song. 3 2 1.5 2
Fine Play
Chapter 1 (21 May 2012) Summary: Nanafuji is a regular customer at the cafe where Kaji works at as a waiter. The two became quite friendly when Kaji returned Nanafuji's lost cellphone to him. Kaji told Nanafuji that he had a problem with a stalker and the latter suggested that he should pretend to be Kaji's lover to make the stalker will give up on Kaji... I liked this one shot. Even though it only has thirty-five pages, all the conflict was perfectly drawn and told here. The uke was so clever for using his sister as a fake stalker so that he could get together with the seme. The seme too, he was so dense, yet understandable at the same time. I like the sex scene even though it was brief. Yet the kiss scene and fellatio were hot and satisfying. I liked it, even though the ending was a bit cliche. Still. This is a nice story. 3.5 3.5 3.5 4
Gimmick
Chapter 1 (14 January 2011) Summary: Kei is popular but desperately seeking a girlfriend, while his bestfriend Kenji is secretly falling in love with him! What will Kenji do when suddenly Kei turns to him for comfort, after being abandoned by a series of girls? I love it a lot. Too bad it's only a one shot. It would definitely be a masterpiece if there were more, seriously. Even though the uke was so damn cold, he just too cute and sexy. Yes, it had not explicit scene but that making-out (or sucking necks to be exact) was hot. And in the end they both lacked sleep. The ending was perfect even though Shota had to be the cock block! God I liked Shota. He's such an understanding little brother and was so responsible and mature for his age. Yes, I love this manga. But ugh I want more! 4 4.5 4.5 4.5
Gozen Yoji, Sasayaku You Ni
Chapter 1 (16 February 2011) Summary: One day, Souichirou met a mysterious guy at bar he frequents. The first thing that guy told him was, “You look like you’re about to die”. Souichirou, however, did not find that the least bit amusing and brushed it off easily. Until his first encounter with danger and then everything started to spiral out of control… This one is really nice. It's okay if people think the otherwise or anything. But really I like this manga. A beautifully drawn supernatural shounen ai manga about a man who met a death god. "Seems like you're about to die." And then the death god followed him. From here, he often met near-death experiences. But still, he was saved. Until one day, he met a big accident and was hospitalized seriously. He saw Michi (the death god) whispering to an old man next to his bed and the man died. Then he believed. When Michi approached him and opened his oxygen mask, he thought it was time to leave. But, Michi actually kissed him. Since then, Michi never appeared in front of him. But still, years passed, Michi was always there. Actually standing near him all the time. Whispering to his hear every 4 am in the morning. "When you wake up ... Can you kiss me?" Seriously this manga is beautiful. I can never get enough of this type of story. 4 4 4 4.5
Kojirase Cherry