Shucchou Host Nyu Boy
This was so funny at first that I didn't expect it to become as deep and emotional yet beautiful and amazing as it was... BUT I'M GLAD ABOUT THAT BECAUSE I LOVED IT SO MUCH. I definitely felt the fear and anxiety that the Uke, and probably even the Seme must have been feeling when they were getting all those stares in public. Tbh, I got chills and anxiety and even felt the tears form and run down my face when I saw the panels with all those eyes just watching, judging them for being together out in public. It was a tough moment for me, because although I may not be "fully" gay/lesbian, but I am bisexual, so something about that scene resonated with me and I think that exact scene is definitely what won me over with this story. The insecurities, the fear, the wanting to be loved and wanting to love, this story definitely left an imprint on my mind. THIS HAS TO BE ONE OF MY NEW FAVORITES AHH.
Ore no Kirai na Senpai
I think the parings were cute, though i'd be lying if I said I wasn't disappointed when I saw who was topping and who was bottoming, but oh well. I learned to adapt and actually came to like it the more I read. I just finished reading 'Yowamushi Danshi, Renai Hajimemasu' before this and saw that the author wanted to put Azuma as a main in another book so I looked and found this sequal hehe.
Motto Hanashi o Shitai no Dakedo.
This was really cute. The social anxiety and awkwardness is relatable, so that's a part of why I loved it. The seme was really good looking too ngl haha.
Hishakaishindo
Ngl, didn't really have high expectations for this in the beginning and I wasn't really feeling it, BUT THEN THE LAST CHAPTER OF VOLUME 1 HAPPENED AND I WAS INTRIGUED. I'm so glad I kept reading, because volume 2 was so cute and I absolutely loved the art and the panels in this story. Also, I'm glad the pairing ended up in the positions/roles they were because after reading volume 1 I low-key though that the top was going to be the dark-haired one, which I'm glad wasn't the case tbh. This kinda gave me Given vibes at first, idk why, but this is now one of my favorites haha.
Yatamomo
My first yaoi from a few years ago and one of my faves, if not my absolute favorite haha. I've re-read it 3-4 times now, and I still love it. I always pick it up if I don't know what to read or don't feel like starting a new yaoi at that moment. I love the story, the plot, the art, the characters, EVERYTHING. Momo, Yata, and Kuri-chan are so precious, and tbh I even think the mom was precious in her own way even if she made some big mistakes with Momo in her life. I love the character development and the character back stories that explain why each character is the individual that they are, even if back stories are dark and twisted. Overall, this was a very wholesome and emotional yaoi, yet had it's touch of comedy carefully peppered throughout the story.
Tadareta Koi ni wa Itashimasen!
Ok really appreciate the seme's ability to control himself around the uke when he needed to. Also, Murachin was such a good friend. So relaxing to be around. The uke was indeed pure, and was very cute. The sex scenes were very erotic, so 10/10 for that. Just didn't like how the dudes at the party for away with no consequences for their actions. As for the childhood friend, didn't like how he kept aggressively trying to initiate things with the uke when the uke didn't want it. At the same time, I think it's understandable why he didn't get a harsher consequence, since they've been friends for years and he genuinely felt bad afterwards. As long as he learned from that experience and doesn't try anything like that again. And y'all Granny at the end wondering how many days she has left
Misekake Oresama-kun
THIS WAS SO CUTE AND ADORABLE. I love this so much.
Golden Sparkle