sadslime's manga / #School Life(131)

Bookstore owner Azuma is used to getting dumped for his addiction to sex shop services, but when his younger coworker Shu (aka Robo-kun) confesses to him despite this, he can't help but wonder why. Shu gradually wins Azuma over with his personality gap and excellent sex skills, and Azuma finds it harder and harder to find reasons they shouldn't date. Second story involves the school idol deciding to force a boy he's interested in into a relationship to avoid the overbearing attention of all his female fans and is full of wacky hijinks.

Akira's had a longtime unrequited love for his childhood friend Naoto that comes to an end when Naoto announces his (shotgun) wedding. Unfortunately, while drowning his sorrows with alcohol, Naoto's younger brother Haruto appears, and Akira drunkenly half-assaults him. However, Haruto comes to realize he likes Akira after all, and the two begin a relationship with Akira still unsure if and when to tell him about his longtime crush on Naoto. Trigger warnings: drunk sex, noncon, statutory rape(?)

Segura gives up on things too easily, but when he becomes interested in the new transfer student Arochi, he begins to find new inspiration to chase his dreams, both of studying rockets and of finding love. They have a cute, sweet relationship with a slow build that makes for a gentle love story.

Sari's a model who's secretly an omega. He invites a classmate who's secretly an alpha to join him on a shoot, but by the end of the night they're paired! So now they have to learn to navigate their families, identities, and this new, undefined relationship. This is a decent omegaverse with fun characters and full consent. No trigger warnings.

High schooler Midori is forced to spend his summer in the countryside and ends up freeing a tengu, Karasu, who had been sealed in a tengu mask. Because Karasu's nose (and it's spiritual power) broke off inside Midori while he was using the mask to pleasure himself, the only way to return it is sex, which begins their strange relationship. This is very much a comedy and gets weird if you think about it too long, but it's still fun as a casual read. Trigger warning: stalking.

(Ch 1-2) Yuuta fell in love with his brother’s friend Souichi years ago during their tutoring sessions, but he’s settled with being sex friends since Souichi’s already in love with Yuuta’s brother. But when Yuuta sees Souichi and his brother together, he can’t take it anymore and finally confronts him. A couple of cute idiots who make for a silly couple. Trigger warning: implied statutory rape. (Ch. 3-4) Yuuta’s long-suffering friend Saitou has been protecting him from shady guys for years, so when Yuuki first gets close to him, he’s sure it’s another weirdo after his friends. But Yuuki won’t be deterred and insists on being his friend, and maybe more. I’m glad to see a really good and protective friend who wasn’t secretly in love, and it’s great that he gets a happy ending. No trigger warnings. (Ch. 5-6) Chef Toyoguchi’s friend Ohshima is so perfect it’s depressing to be around him, but at least Toyoguchi has him beat at cooking! Until it turns out Ohshima can totally cook for himself, but he hid it to get closer to Toyoguchi. This couple didn’t really interest me, besides which Ohshima looks almost identical to the first seme. Still, no big problems with it. No trigger warnings.

Two Nakamuras, both gay! Kazunari and Hayato end up bonding and becoming best friends who can talk about anything. At least, until Hayato suddenly suggests they become sex friends, sending Kazunari spiraling. Relationship continues and deals with Hayato’s issues in volume 2. Really good depiction of a believable friendship with non stereotypical characters, though it gets a little intense. Trigger warnings: cheating, attempted rape.

Tori's had bad luck for years, and only sleeping with his childhood friend Hiro seems to help. But when he meets a new friend, Ryoma, whose good luck seems to cancel out his own, Hiro is none too happy about it...Tori and Ryoma are really cute, but Hiro's whole deal made me sad enough that I don't know if I'll read it again. Trigger warnings: coercion, manipulation.

(Ch 1) Kazuaki fell in love with Rika at first sight, confessed, and now they’re dating, but Kazu has no confidence in their relationship because he doesn’t see why Rika agreed to date him! So how will he handle rumors of his lover being a playboy who will sleep with anyone and toss them away? (Ch 2 & 4) Yukiharu never got over the death of his cat Dorasuke, so when the cat comes back six years later as a human, they’re quick to fall in love! Only problem is, the god who let Dorasuke return gave him the condition that if they sleep together, he’ll turn into foam, so they’ll have to hold off. But what will they do when Dorasuke’s disappearance seems imminent anyway? (Ch 3) English teacher Yukimura just confessed to the single father working at a nearby flowershop, Shida, and he’s on edge waiting for an answer. But before Shida can reply, issues with his daughter’s custody make him seek comfort in Yukimura. After what seems like a one night stand, will Yukimura be receptive to Shida’s true feelings?

Hideo’s a cram school teacher who found out his friend is dating one of his students, Tomohisa. Oddly, this brings Hideo and Tomohisa closer together, until Tomohisa gets his heart broken leaving Hideo to pick up the pieces. But Hideo was already struggling to keep his feelings for Tomohisa in check, so how far will he dare to go? Tomohisa is so cute, it makes it fun to read for his sake, and it’s nice to get to see so much of their relationship over time. Trigger warnings: cheating, statutory rape, drunk sex.