Yane's manga / #cute(436)

My rating: 7/10 It's an interesting story with a good setting, likable characters and entertaining dynamics. The seme's overly serious and the uke's energetic and cheeky, they quarrel a lot. But the ending is rushed, kinda disappointing. YAKUZA, HATE TO LOVE A college student (uke) gets sold off to the yakuza by his own brother. He'd rather die than work for them, but then the boss orders him to take care of the group's workaholic (seme) even though they get along like fire and water.

My rating: 6/10 The art is cute but the story too short, it feels more like a scene of a longer comic. There are many extras (without smut) tho. They're both kinda crazy, they strangely fit each other. STALKER, BONDAGE The FL is obsessed with the ML and stalks him. When she goes into his apartment to install new cameras, he catches her. But that doesn't bother her. Instead, she seduces him and makes him reveal his hidden side.

My rating: 9/10 It's quite enjoyable, really funny too. It's written from the ML's pov. He's highly intelligent and devoid of emotions at first. The FL with her pure and energetic nature changes him, it's quite adorable n develops into an (harmless) obsession on his part. What makes this so wholesome is also the "found family" concept. They gradually gather friends around them who support each other. And I really like that here the seemingly senseless obsession of the men with og heroine in the og story is actually explained (and it's a rather unique reason). REINCARNATION, COMEDY Crown prince Cecil (ML) is so brilliant that everything in life is easy to the point of boring him. But during their first meeting, his fiancée Bertia (FL) suddenly proclaims that she's the villainess of an otome game and that she will do everything to fulfill her role and help him find happiness with the og heroine. Quite interesting ...

My rating: 7/10 It's interesting, a magical detective story with all the investigations. U slowly realise the connections, it's a good build-up. The characters are likeable too, the FL's courageous. But there's only a hint of romance and the ending's rushed. CROSSDRESSING, MAGICIAN Eco (FL) can use magic even though only men are supposed to have that ability. After her powers are exposed by accident, she's scorned. Then, her cousin suggests for her to work at the Magic Bureau in his stead. Eco decides to dress as a man and work as a mage. However she unexpectedly becomes "buddies" with another magician (ML) bc they enhance each other's magic powers

My rating: 3/10 It's entertaining but not my cup of tea. Although these 3 short stories address some serious topics, they're rather light-hearted bc the FL's are always pretty immature yet determined. REINCARNATION, MODERN DAY 1) A high school girl gets transported into the past and gets told that she's the reincarnation of a warrior. Now she has to help a young man defeat the enemy 2) 2 high school students are in love in spite of their parents's disapproval 3) A high school girl meets a Chinese police officer and helps him during an investigation

My rating: 7/10 It's good. They are pretty cute together, but the blackmail kinda damages that image. The uke's smart and a bit insensitive (and horny!), the seme's emotional and popular. Nothing too special but enjoyable. SCHOOL LIFE, HONOUR STUDENT A honour student who always takes first place in his class gets into anal masturbation after accidentally seeing a gay porn pic. But when he does it at school, the 2nd in class (seme) catches him. He ends up helping him in exchange for the uke helping him study. SPOILER: The seme's been in love with the uke for a long time. He wants to beat him to get his attention.

My rating: 7/10 It's a cute read, domestic and with two lovers who complement each other. The uke's popular and genuinely nice to everyone while the seme is more grumpy and able to turn people down. The girl who's into the uke's really creepy. But the ending's too rushed. COWORKERS, FRIENDS TO LOVERS The uke is troubled by the frequent advances made by a woman at the office and lies that he's in a relationship with his friend and colleague (seme). But in exchange for his help, the seme asks to hold him.

My rating: 4,5/10 It's alright, the rating would be a bit higher if the 2nd story didn't give me the creeps. The main story's entertaining tho, nothing special but with a good dynamic. The uke's extroverted and concerned about his looks, the seme's antisocial and a bit sadistic. I'm not a fan of the SA tho. OFFICE ROMANCE, LOOKS A popular office worker (uke) secretary spends a lot of time on his looks. He's kinda bothered by his effortlessly handsome and rude coworker (seme). But then the seme finds out his secret and the uke loses his composure. ONESHOT, HISTORICAL A young boy (uke) is offered to a deity (seme) and has to sleep with him every night. All his predecessors died of this, but after many years the uke's still fine. And he's not afraid, he just deeply loves the seme.

My rating: 7,5/10 I've read stories with a similar plot but this one is definitely one of the better sort, it's really adorable. This has the "opposites attract" element I like and they complement each other so well. The uke's serious, an introvert and cute, the seme's extroverted and easygoing. NEIGHBOURS, PLAYBOY SEME An office worker (uke) who hides the fact that he's gay ends up drinking with his new neighbour (seme). But then the seme notices his glances and they hook up. That's the start of their special relationship.

My rating: 9/10 This wholesome story is very engaging, I like that it addresses mental health issues in a more realistic way (although the healing process usually takes more time in reality). The uke's calm and the seme extroverted and kind. The art is amazing. NEIGHBOURS, HOARDER After quitting his horrible job, the uke falls deeper into his depression and locks himself in his flat full of trash. But one day, his new neighbour (seme) comes in and starts cleaning the place with him so the landlady won't throw the uke out.