Sleeps In Sunbeams's manga / #Cousins(16)

A great blend of mystery and the supernatural.

This was the best yaoi! I absolutely loved Yuuto and Touji and the pace that their relationship developed. So many opportunities to see Touji's naughty fantasies which were a highlight of the book for their diversity and creativity, olus the fact they often had me laughing out loud The art was beautiful; pretty much that entire family was good looking. I really admired the little details that distinguished this family from each other and all the work that must have gone into the background as well. I could keep raving about this funny and romantic book but long winded reviews are overrated

Too short. Seme walks in after not seeing him for 5 years, they have sex, the uke is happy to not be thinking about his divorce while having sex, it’s morning and the uke pays his cousin for food and a plate and calls him his housekeeper. Meaningless sex and a dull story.Points for the art.

Hot, leaves you wanting more.

A couple of good short stories that follow on from Koi wonSuru nara. The first followed hosts Hiroto and his senpai from school. This was not a sweet story. The senpai was a sadist who liked to sleep with women in front of Hiroto. He treated his kouhai like a dog but would lash out in jealous rages when Hiroto started sleeping with women from the club as well. Senpai was not a character to cheer on, I actually would be fine if Hiroto dumped him but these 2 eventually came together and seem happy with each other. Still, not a story I would re read. The second story followed host Akira and his beautiful cousin. I preferred this pair. Akira was possessive and protective but his naive cousin could stand up for himself when needed. This relationship had more love and sweet moments.

For one shots these were cute and entertaining. There were some things that needed improving (eg. the reunited lovers after 10 years never really explained why they broke up and stopped communication) and others would have been more enjoyable with an extra chapter or two. Personally, I would like more on the cousins story.

A relationship between cousins who have grown up together only to fall for each other along the way. Supermodel Kai is in relentless pursuit of his cousin Nanami, but Nanami is held back from confessing his own feelings by concern over upsetting his aunt and uncle. When these two finally get on the same page there remain adjustments and insecurities to be managed for the stoic Nanami and his beautiful cousin.

I thought the story was cute with the successful single dad and his 5 year old son taking in a new ‘cat’. It was a little odd that the cousin didn’t clearly announce himself, but he was good for the little family, bringing a warmer, more ‘touchy feely’ love to Bochan (not in a pervy way, just things like a warm hug hello).

The main couple from the first story were cousins, Masato and Yuusei. Yuusei had adored his older cousin for years and has moved into Masato’s family home to study at college. After accidentally overhearing Yuusei talking to Saki, Masato thinks his cousin is in live with his sister. But Yuusei’s reaction to his support makes him question whether he perhaps likes him instead? These guys were sweet. There was obvious affection between them and Masato was adorable in his confusion and awakening attraction to his cousin. The second story between a talented architect and (former delinquent) construction worker was missing a few things to make it more enjoyable. I loved that the uke was taller and a total sweetie, but he seemed wasted to be a former delinquent because he had no rough edges (a few piercings that’s all) and was instead a nurturer and gentle guy. The architect seemed to have fallen for him fast and it took a while for me to feel if it was genuine.

A truly beautiful story with richly developed characters and artwork that set the bar very high. I lost count of how many screen shots I saved. I loved everything about the story, and Idc that Minori and Sousuke were cousins. It’s not like they will be making babies together so I enjoyed the touch of taboo, especially as both were of age to fully consent. This goes straight to my all time favourite list. Highly recommended.