To Dear, My Sorrow
Re-encountering of former classmates with vastly different personalities leading to a sort of fwb arrangement. I liked the story pacing and the complexity and complexes of Ashida's character a lot. It was bittersweet, leaning very much towards sweet :))
Ai Subeki Sadist
Sonna ni Iu Nara Daiteyaru
Omae no Yubi de Toroketara
Tomohiro, an advertising agent, needs to hire Jyo, his ex-classmate, for an important job. But he dislikes said ex-classmate a lot. Features prostate massages, great ass smut, a weird sort-of yet not-really fwb situation, photography, plagiarism of art, abuse of power by a person in authority, and really wholesome romance if I do say so myself ( ˘ ³˘)
Nights Before Night
Spin-off of MODS featuring Haru. Haru is haunted by the death of his ex-lover, Shigure, even after 11 years. Enter Shigure's bratty younger brother, Yukitaka, who helps him to move on and heal. ANGST, so much ANGST. Characterization was *chef's kiss* and the mangaka portrayed their feelings and emotions so beautifully. I cried like a bitch when Yukitaka confessed his love to Haru. His sacrifice and dedication for him, like DAMN bitch. That's some next level selfless love. Like legit teardrops flowing down my face and shit. Also, I'm pretty sure I cried on my first read and I'm sure I'll cry again many more re-reads to come :))
Paradise Kiss