Crown Craze
Not sure if it was the translation, but was the brother sent away because he was a bit of a psychopath? The relationship between the boys was sweet, though it had a sadness once their fathers history was shared.
Renai Prism
Such an adorable couple, and Kahara's special ability added an interesting twist to their dynamic.
Boys Love (NAKAMURA Asumiko)
Super short with minimalist dialogue, this relied on a few pictures to portray the uncertainty, sweetness, innocence and joy of BL. It was like admiring a beautiful painting.
Otoko Yamome Mo Hana ha Saku
What a beautiful story Reading that left me with such happy feelings. I loved how the older man was drawn with that slightly tired look and how his self assurance got wobbly when he realised he had feelings of love developing. Being flustered suited him.
Wakabaryou de, Kimi to
Higuchi and Hidako were so very sweet, I loved how close they were that so much could be expressed and felt just from their hands touching. Wanibe and Sayama were adorable as they learnt to be roommates and then more. Perhaps it was their difference in size or just the innocence of Sayama's face, but there was a real feeling of protectiveness from Wanibe. The final story between Kirino and the dorm supervisor was very different. These two were physically intimate before they were both emotionally connected (which I usually don't like), but there was something so satisfying about their happy ending. Perhaps because it was the biggest effort put into being together in the end that made it feel like a real HEA and not just a HFN.
Sore o Koigokoro to Yobu no Nara
Great story! These two getting together was full of funny moments, but it also had lots of genuine feelings these guys were struggling to get straight with themselves and each other. The friends were so adorably funny too, the 'mother' and 'father' moment had me laughing out loud
Kiss Me
That story was sad; thank goodness it had a happy ending. Poor Izuni, a child of incest, raised in seclusion to be a replacement of his father for his mother. He said he didn't have much "sense" and it seemed as if his (so called) noble family had a history of incest, so perhaps genetically he was born that way. But compound that with his upbringing snd isolation, its no wonder he was so painfully socially shy and hesitant. It seems as though Izumi makes up for his shortcomings with childlike innocence, beauty and sweet simplicity. I'm glad he found a loving protector in the end who would encourage him to be free.
Hatsukoi Wa Gunjou Ni Tokeru
Poor guy, to be so horribly abused. At least he found a sweet and caring guy who loved him but I still wish those rapists had been arrested.
Hitorijime My Hero