Kimi Ni Todoke
After finishing the anime, I had to see what happened next. A slow and I mean very slow shy romance. Full of fluff and adorable chibi's.
Soredemo Kamawanai
A slice of life story about love. A splash of cute and a bunch of innocence. A purehearted love, it was a good story that moved slow and had a real life feel and wasn't overly emotional in any direction. I liked it quite a bit but there was something missing, and I think maybe it was personality. It was all a bit too pleasant and ordinary maybe? I couldn't really fall into the characters. I don't know, but I'd reccomend a look. The art is quite nice too. Update: After taking another look, I think the tedious refusal was my problem, it's a bit dumb as conflicts go. And the lack of contrast in the art creates a monotonous feeling. Not the line drawing but the mostly white backgrounds could use some grey washes or something to break it up. Rating: A solid 3.5
Nozomu Bekumonai
Another great story from Masao sensei. A unrequited love returned, a simple fluffy slice of life of this cute pair. We follow them as the age and grow into their relationship. An uncomplicated love story, no real drama just a normal in love couple. I'm so unused to the crazy stupid drama in BL and on tv and anime that it's a bit slow but at the same time refreshing. Give it a read it might give you a nice break reading something so normal. Also these two are so pretty ^ ^
Ato Hitoiki De Ai
This collection was a hoot, a lot personality in this one. The weird misunderstandings going on this one, made me laugh every time and sympathize with the confused lovers. I love the guys so much, they are really my type particularly the uke's. Kinda makes you wish there was some smuttier scenes...oh..just me. |( ̄3 ̄)| Update: Did not like the ambiguity of the 4th story, that force was too much and was really off putting and sad.
Vanilla Resort
I love this, it's so freaking cute! This shy couple is just so fun to watch and the gentle fluffy sweet interaction will put you into cute overload. I love stories like this where the couples are so gentle but more importantly equal. Its refreshing and I see where the resort from the title comes in play. Haha, seriously random title.
Hima na no de Hajimete Mimasu.
Pretty adorable best friends become lovers after living together in college. Quite sweet and sexy, they were pretty precious.
Heart no Kakurega
A funny slice of life story about a host of quirky characters living in a complex. What happens when a nice new tenant enters the fray? A good time and laugh out loud antics follow as we watch these charming characters share a shabby tenement. ~ ~ ~ I just reread this story again and man do I love Haruto and Izumi! Two airheads in love are my absolute favorite. I wish there was more about them. ( ̄▽ ̄)
Yamada To Shounen
This was one of my first yaoi mangas and it is still one of my absolute favorites. What a gem. The sweet love unfolds slowly and naturally you see their relationship blossom as they get closer. A perfect blend of shounen ai with yaoi, not super spicy but satisfying and sweet and unrushed. The art style is endearing and oh so perfect for this fluffy adorable pair. It's simple line drawing and unique style is refreshing and whimsical. I absolutely adore this sweet and sloppy pairing.
Harukaze no Etranger
This picks up right where we left off with the story of Mio and Shun. We meet Shuns family and noww there's 100% more Fumi! Gosh darn, that kid is cute. The struggles of living with family ensues. We're really getting to see the tough emotions swirling through Shuns head as he struggles with accepting himself and being openly gay in his hometown. And the cheerful Mio tries to reassure and comfort him and us with his contagious positivity and adorableness. Though he has his own demons. I can't wait to see what happens next. The warm glow continues accept now it's winter on the mainland. The art has only gotton better and never fails to put me in awe, as I take in the lush details, atmosphic backgrounds and gamut of expressions.
Shinobeba Koi