sleepingbaku's manga / #long distance relationship(5)

At their high school graduation, Takashi confessed to his friend Hayate, who responded, "Until you find someone you like more than me, once a year, on your birthday, I will go on a date with you." Ten years have passed and Hayate's love has only grown. Unable to deal with his unrequited love any longer, Takashi decides to make this year the last. So, Takashi lies, "I found someone I love." When Hayate meets Takashi's love, he drunkenly tells Takashi, "You can just like me!"

Upon returning home for the summer, popular college student Ikumi discovers his family has hired gardeners and meets Harukiyo, a delinquent-looking gardener around his age. When Harukiyo treats Ikumi coldly and avoids him, Ikumi assumes he's hated. However, it turns out, Harukiyo is actually shy and gets really nervous around cool guys. Misunderstanding cleared, they've finally become friends, but, after seeing Harukiyo smile, Ikumi starts to feel more.

Former boxer Kuroba is hired as a bodyguard at burlesque bar Rainbow, where he meets Kaede, the bar's number one dancer. Kuroba is shocked to discover, on Fridays, the bar allows customers to have pseudo-sex with the nude dancers. When Kuroba realizes Kaede hates those performances, he wants to protect Kaede, so Kaede tells him to become the decoy for the next performance. The two find themselves drawn to each other. However, due to trauma, Kaede refuses to have a relationship with anyone.

Ch.1: After his unrequited crush Koreeda was cheated on, Noda used the chance to become his sex friend. Half a year later, Noda is uneasy, not realizing Koreeda's true feelings Ch.4: Since being caught at a gay hook up spot, Katsumi has his needs handled by bartender Kishioka Ch.5-7: Boku Ni Datte Iibun Ga Aru Sequel Ch.8: After being given a heat packet, a homeless orphan follows around a bedroom thief Ch.9-10: Chief Konishi didn't realize his feelings for Andou, until Andou is transferred

Ch.1-4: The only similarity between art teacher Kou and PE teacher Hikaru is their same surname, Suzuki. Hikaru grows concerned, after hearing a rumor that Kou has a sex deal with a female student. However, the rumor brings them closer Ch.5: Painter Tooru has had difficulty drawing, due to his unrequited feelings for his sponsor Kawahara Ch.6: Asami's feelings for his strict coworker Oonuki change, after they go drinking together Ch.7: Katsuragi rushes home, after a lonely Sayama tempts him