Kuroe-kun niha Jakuten ga Aru
Haruya is a school nurse who has a pretty bad track record with men, and he's always getting helped out by his childhood friend, the high schooler Daisuke, who says Haruya "has something on him," but won't say what. As Haruya continues to choose the wrong men, it's getting harder and harder for Daisuke to watch since he's been in love with Haruya the whole time. But when he finally confesses, can Haruya even see his younger childhood friend in that light? Trigger warnings: rape, drunk sex.
Paradise View
Hideo and Tomohisa have been dating for several years now, and after doing long-distance while Tomohisa was in medical school, they're finally living together and life seems perfect. But when Hideo's family becomes increasingly pushy about him getting married, he comes out to them suddenly then gets told he's only pitying Tomohisa and begins to doubt his feelings. While they're still dealing with this, Tomohisa is offered a position in Germany, further pulling the two apart, despite their desires to be together. Honestly, this one is pretty good, but I had a hard time wrapping my head around the central conflict they were having. Also the last chapter, 8.1, is a little abrupt and upsetting for some. Trigger warning: homophobia.
Usagi Otoko Tora Otoko
Uzuki is a regular doctor who doesn't want trouble, but when a stray cat leads him to a yakuza bleeding out in an alleyway, he can't ignore it. The next day, the yakuza, Nonami, winds up at Uzuki's hospital looking for his savior, whom he thinks is a woman named Suzuki. But the more time Nonami spends with Uzuki, the more he realizes who he's really reacting to. Interesting and funny dynamic, worth a read. Trigger warnings: violence, attempted rape.
Shinonome-san, Itsumade Iru no?
Haru has finally decided to start running the family bakery again after the loss of his grandfather when he first sees Seiji at the graveyard. Seiji has nowhere to go, so Haru invites him home as his grandfather often did for others, and Seiji ends up working as a part-timer at the bakery. But, although Seiji is popular and charming, he struggles to maintain relationships due to his traumatic childhood, and when he starts to get closer to Haru, Seiji can't help but run away, leaving Haru with the decision to chase after him or let him go. Interesting and well-developed characters. Trigger warnings: car accident.
The Yandere Magician Can Only Love The Statue Maiden
Lala is a mage who raised a genius child named Alistair for several years before turning herself to stone to survive being eaten by a dragon. Now twenty years in the future, she finds that Alistair has made quite a name for himself, but he's hardly interested in the fame and fortune he's accrued; the only thing he wants is her. This one caught my interest despite being a little cliche. I do wish Alistair could chill a little, but hey, yandere is right there in the title. Trigger warning: child abuse, mention of somnophilia.
I'll Educate You on Everything
Chiaki is a poor student who's always being told off by his teacher, Mr. Chiba, to do his work. But one day while going back to the classroom after school to retrieve his phone, Chiaki sees Mr. Chiba going at it with another male teacher. Chiaki tries to blackmail Mr. Chiba only for it to backfire on him and get "paid off" with a blowjob. After that, Chiaki can't stay away from Mr. Chiba, but Mr. Chiba rejects the idea of relationships and love. I don't love the setup, but it's not the worst I've seen, and it's interesting. Trigger warnings: blackmail, noncon, statutory rape(?)
Toshiue Shachou wa Tennen Dekiai Monster ~Kousai 0-nichi, Shojo wo Tsumareta Asa ni Proposal!?~
Shiho is an unwanted, adopted child who ends up at a mixer full of older men due to her sister. There, she runs into Yukito, a handsome man 12 years her senior who ends up taking her to a hotel where they spend the night together, and he impulsively proposes the next morning. Shiho says yes, and then finds out he's actually the president of the company where she works. The two continue with the marriage, even as Shiho struggles to overcome the abuse of her past and learn to let herself be loved. ️Trigger warnings: drunk sex, child abuse.
Tsunagare Kamarete Koi o Suru
Hiro Ayato is on the streets with no one to take care of him when he runs into Narazaki Chitose, the owner of a Western confectionary shop who takes Ayato home, employs him, and declares him his "dog." Ayato doesn't much like being treated like a dog, but he comes to really like Chitose, to the point that he wants to impress him and make him see him as more than just a dog. I like Chitose's character, especially how he seems very flippant, but really he gets embarrassed easily. No trigger warnings.
If You Spoil Me That Much, I'm Gonna Cry
Yuta Asahi is a very overworked college student after taking over the bills for his injured single mother, and in exhausted desperation, he agrees to work as a prostitute, but when it comes time to meet his first customer, he can't go through with it. He explains to his customer, Kazuhito Shiraki, and Shiraki is understanding, but makes him stay the night, however they just sleep. Feeling better the next day, Yuta is ready to get out and job search again when Shiraki offers him the perfect job housekeeping for him! So what's the catch? Why is Shiraki so nice when they just met yesterday? And why does the idea of Shiraki hiring other male prostitutes bother Yuta so much? Decent story, cute characters. Trigger warnings: sex work, dubcon.
Yandere Hitotsu Yane no Shita