The Crows Marriage
I thought this was adorable but I also kept getting distracted wondering about Nagi’s age. It’s complicated bc he’s almost certainly about 10 years younger than Rio, plus the cousins thing, but it was also extremely respectful and fully consensual… soooo… I really don’t know how to rate it.
Kokuhaku Shitekita Yatsu no Seiheki ha
Okay this is great except for my perpetual pet peeve of USE LUBE and PREP THE POOR MAN. Morinaga was precious and I love how Kirryu was all in from the start.
Koishite kissshite kanjaitai
Okay I still don’t really like omegaverse but this was ADORABLE. So fluffy and horny and CONSENSUAL. Most omegaverse I’d reeeeeal rapey so this is a rare gem. I also like that because they’re teenagers, they practice safe sex and I don’t have to see babies and junk.
Until We’re Together
Really cute! An absolutely non-creepy (former) student x teacher relationship. Uncensored too.
Dead or alive
I liked this so much. The art is unique, THE BODY HAIR, the normal dicks (Callahan is big but not like a two liter of coke or anything, and uncircumcised!), the vibrant side characters, the “is he or isn’t he” with Johnny for the whole story. It’s very unique in terms of yaoi and it felt like the perfect length, and the epilogue was very satisfying. I love their sweet but spicy domesticity - the affection is real, but they also compliment each other and keep each other on their toes. Calahan could not be more DADDY and I love that Johnny, for all his innocent looks, is a tough, capable cookie who reeeeally wants to climb Calahan like a rugged tree. At first I wished it was color but I actually think b&w works so well here. It lets the art have a rough, atmospheric feel that contributes a lot to the story. I could’ve done without the attempted rape scene, but given the situation it’s not like it’s unrealistic, and Johnny took down that Lurch-looking motherfucker all by himself. Most importantly it WAS NOT between the main characters. The first encounter was definitely dub-con but everything after that is consensual and almost always initiated by Johnny.
Shigekikei my Hero
I liked this but not as much as I expected? There was nothing wrong with it, it was uncensored and consensual and had a beefy bottom. I guess I just didn’t feel a lot of chemistry. Also kinda irked that in chapter 4 it seemed to be implied that Imagi was also hooking up with the other stuntman? Rude to tease a switch like that too. Bonus/dj: https://www.mangago.me/read-manga/shigekikei_my_hero_dj_ore_no_honki_o_misete_yaru/
Ai, Sei
Hot but also depressing? Interesting but Ai has a major Madonna/whore complex.
On Doorstep
This was so good. Jimmy is HOT and adorable and they’re hot and adorable together. Communication and a healthy relationship. So good.
Neon Sign Amber
So cute, so hot. Such honest communication. It’s actually kind of nice to see a guy who’s considered himself straight all his life actually struggle a bit with his new feelings. It’s refreshingly realistic. Saya is beyond adorable and I’m glad Yuusuke helps him work through his internalized homophobia.
Sweet Dinner