I Thot You Was a Toad's manga / #treachery(78)

Miyashiro Miyagi, whose job at the traditional Japanese restaurant, Tachibana, and entire fortunes exist solely because of Kazuki-Taichou's recognition of his ability and hard work, is threatened in his position by the heir to Tachibana, and must endure both scrutiny and suspicion due to his unknown family connections. Meanwhile, he is being sexually harassed by Haruhi, the assistant chef from Tachibana's affiliate restaurant. Miyagi's heart is filled with gratitude to Kazuki for all his support, but are his affections returned? Or are Kazuki and Haruhi hiding something from him?—Something crucial to his livelihood? This story is rich with well-developed characters and driven by a strong, interesting plot filled with intrigue. The sex scenes are ample, well-balanced in terms of power distribution and very, very satisfying. It is one of my old-time favourites!

Serizawa, the technology section manager at a popular bookstore, is asked to deal with a customer whose appearance frightens fellow employees. He is surprised to discover what a gentle and goodhearted young man Keita is and, slowly, they develop from a good friendship into a more loving and trusting intimacy. This story is full of rewarding goodhearted gestures of kindness. The sweetness slays me! One of my favourites.

Yorokobi wa Ude no Naka is the sequel to Yorokobi wa Hiza no Ue [http://www.mangago.com/read-manga/yorokobi_wa_hiza_no_ue/] and develops the story of Orito Aoi, whose inappropriate love for his younger brother, Kouki, led him to leave his home and move in with Sagara, an older man who loves him. Their relationship is constricted by Aoi's past, however, and by the imbalance of power as Aoi uses Sagara. Sagara sets up some boundaries which force Aoi to change, just as Aoi receives a few hard knocks from Kouki and his mother and comes to new self-realizations. Better than its predecessor, this story is a very satisfying and rich exploration of character.

Yorokobi wa Hiza no Ue follows the love story of Orito Kouki, a waiter who works in his mother's bar, and Mitsuru, the older brother of Kouki's friend, Yuzuru. The boundaries of brotherly love and duty are explored as Mitsuru tries to be dutiful to Yuzuru in a way that Kouki's own brother, Aoi, cannot be, as Aoi's love for Kouki is transgressive. Aoi's story is continued in the sequel, Yorokobi wa Ude no Naka [http://www.mangago.com/read-manga/yorokobi_wa_ude_no_naka/]. Katou Setsuko's storytelling is realistic and subtle, and this story is a very satisfying read.

Magical world where the forest folk are all sweet and live in harmony with nature, whereas the townspeople are exploitive creeps who destroy everything they touch. Ronet is one of the townspeople, now, although he is hiding a secret past. One day he inadvertently rescues a magical creature and it asked him to take him to the forest where he must confront his tragic past. Like all of Kuju Siam's work, this is highly imaginative and interesting.

Takashi nurses a secret crush on Azusa, his handsome and capable supervisor at work. One night, he discovers Azusa's secret life and is paid to keep silent with special services. This becomes an issue when money goes missing at the office. Takashi wants to protect Azusa, but is he being used? Or has he completely misunderstood Azusa's intentions?

Cursed Prince Uriel of Lafarge goes on a secret adventure to the desert of Uma Ral, where an archeological excavation has discovered the site which may be the lost city of Rowadis. Uriel is captured by Ald, the war-prince of the nomadic Seldira clan who rule the Uma Ral, and as they cross the desert to the oasis of Rosa, his contempt for the arrogant young chief slowly changes after demonstrations of courage, self-sacrifice and sheer lustiness! A terrific romp.

At a geological survey for rare metals in an isolated mountain cabin, Misaki meets a Kousaka, the lover who went missing in an accident five years prior. Kousaka, who now calls himself Yanagida, does not remember him, and Misaki is being pressured by another man to forget him completely. Meanwhile, a spy is intent on stealing their surveys and rock samples, leading to a fine espionage thriller and action adventure story with yaoi benefits.

Hot butler and sweet kid fend their way through the vultures of culture in Maruya Kae's gorgeous art style.

Onodera has little patience for players, and when he starts working as an instructor at an art college, that's exactly what he thinks of Higa Rikamura, the sculpture instructor whose eye he's caught. Higa proposes a wager where the first person to fall in love bottoms, but things end up taking a serious turn when an anonymous stalker threatens and preys on Onodera. There are some very beautiful drawings in this manga, but it looks like it will never be finished.