sadslime's manga / #Former classmates(19)

Rikuya is a manly and strong bodyguard who's trying to forget his high school days, when he was so obsessed with sex with his boyfriend, Miharu, he felt like he had to break up with him. But when Miharu, now an acclaimed author, approaches Rikuya for help with a stalker, Rikuya finds himself hounded on every side by Miharu's attempts to get back together, even as he tries to stay strong, as much for the sake of Miharu and his writing as his own. Honestly, I think it's an interesting premise to have someone hire their ex as a bodyguard to help with a stalker, but the execution is rough when Miharu is such a pushy rapist. It's an okay read with decent smut, but not special. Trigger warnings: drug, rape, stalker.

Ch.1-4 - If You Took Me to a Deserted Island - When Akagi was in high school, he had a crush on his classmate Ichimori that caused him to overreact and shove Ichimori away, leading to an injury that put an end to his judo career. After that, he told Ichimori he would do anything for him and became his slave before the two parted ways. But now that Akagi is an established working man, Ichimori has turned up again asking for a place to stay, and yet again, Akagi feels he can't deny him. But what will he do about all the feelings that keep threatening to return? Trigger warnings: gore, coercion. Ch.5-6 - My Master is a Spoiled Child - Akiho is the secretary of elite company president, Hisakuni, a job anyone would envy. But the truth is, Hisakuni is a spoiled brat who's made Akiho do everything for him since they were kids. But when Akiho gets injured and it becomes Hisakuni's turn to take care of him, Hisakuni is eager to use the opportunity to get even closer. No trigger warnings.

Shino is a regular salaryman until his high school friend Mio asks to crash with him. Shino is a little surprised at how naturally the two of them fall back into their old friendship, but he hears rumors that Mio has changed and the reason he needs a place to crash is because he cheated on his fiance with a man. Shino doesn't let it get to him and gets Mio a job, but when he starts to see Mio getting a little too close to one of their superiors, Shino realizes he can't let Mio go. I felt like the emotions of their friendship were depicted well. Otherwise, the story didn't stand out to me but it was good enough for a read. Trigger warnings: coercion, voyuerism.

Dayo is an out of work manga artist who watches his favorite weatherman every day. Only that weatherman is actually his live-in boyfriend who totally financially supports him. Only problem is, Dayo doesn’t realize they’re dating and thinks it’s a slave contract. I honestly don’t like either of the main characters that much, so this one isn’t really for me. Trigger warning: mild bondage, threat of confinement.

Yuki Nishino had his heart shattered by his best friend, Naoya Date, in high school, so when he sees Date wander into a gay bar, Yuki thinks this is his chance for revenge, though it doesn't quite go how he hoped. Date doesn't recognize Yuki at first, but when he does he's shocked by the huge change in his once innocent friend and he can't remember when Yuki says it was his fault. Kind of a cliche story with some dumb messages (don't let stalkers go free because they genuinely love you), but it's fine to read for the smut. Trigger warnings: stalking, homophobia.

Ch.1-2.5, 5.5 - He Makes the Buddhist Priest Shy - Juntoku Karasawa is a Buddhist priest and his best friend, Michi Hasegawa, likes to come to the temple every day to bug him and ask him to date. Juntoku has had a crush on Michi since their high school dates, but his fear that that Michi isn't serious about him keeps holding him back. No trigger warnings. Ch.3-5 - Let Me Hear More of Your Voice - Taichi is a student working at a movie rental shop who secretly loves his coworker, Hijiri's voice, which happens to sound just like his favorite voice actor. At first, he thinks it's just Hijiri's voice he likes, but when a customer asks Hijiri out, he realizes that he wants more from their relationship. No trigger warnings.

Ryo is a bartender who wards off unwanted advances by saying he's "dried up," and can't get it up. His friend from university, Umezaki, is a total player who comes to the bar to show off his new conquest every night, until one day he frantically comes to Ryo saying he can't get it up! Ryo is wary of getting involved with Umezaki again after they had a bad breakup in university, but he just can't say no... A stupid misunderstanding, but otherwise pretty good plot and interesting characters. No trigger warnings.

Yuuma is an ordinary sub who's having trouble finding a partner. Ever since his friend Mao bit him in high school and awakened his sub nature, he's been seeking that feeling of pain and pleasure, but his partners just can't seem to give it to him. He's finally matched with Mao himself, and Yuuma is ecstatic at the prospect of feeling the way he did before, but Mao is determined not to hurt him! Mao decides to teach Yuuma what a dom/sub relationship should really look like, and while Yuuma finds it enjoyable, he starts to worry he'll get in too deep. Pretty good up to chapter 4, but the plot gets a little confused after that. Trigger warning: violence.

Takashi and Hayate No trigger warnings.