Sleeps In Sunbeams's manga / #Student x Student(220)

Okukoi Escape

Complete | CHIBA Tayuri | 2015 released

I really enjoyed Kaede and Ryosuke’s story and how we got to see some important events from each of their PoV. I loved Kaede’s glaring confession, it was a great example of the author beautiful artwork. I also thought Ryosuke’s cowardice and fear of being seen as gay were well depicted. Given his cluelessness about gay people and the cruel mockery of his friends toward the gay transfer student and Kaede, his response was sadly believable and understandable. I am glad he had opportunity to protect and stand up for Kaede. As awful as that obscene bullying was, Ryosuke’s move to violent action was deeply satisfying. The second story... well there is no easy way to say it, but I hated it. Zono was detestable and I could never warm up to what was essentially a rapist. The uke was weak and unfaithful. Those two creeps deserved each other, I wouldn’t trust either of them. I regret reading their story.

Noda-ke no Oshie ni Yori

Complete | SHIMAKO Wan | 2017 released
2020-01-12 06:09 marked

Loved the first story. The father with all the advice was hilarious, but I think I loved most the genuine advice he gave for those you love. It’s nice to see such a good dad in yaoi. The attempted rape scene bothered me, I have such a need for those perpetrators to be punished in some way. I did like how the uke turned to the seme to replace those touches in his memory with loving ones. If I re-read the first story later, I write this to note to myself to leave it here as I didn’t enjoy the second story.

Kono Hoshi de Ichiban Akarui Tokoro

Complete | MIKE Nako | 2016 released

Two sweetly, perfectly fluffy stories. Mochizuki and Mukai were simply adorable, I thought the seme’s glowing cheerfulness and confidence were really alluring for such a seemingly delicate partner. I loved how he encouraged his uke to use his voice and speak for himself, to be more assertive. Moving straight into Yuki’s story was a relief because he needed a love all of his own. While I can’t help but think the sensei would have been a good uke, this almost antagonist to lovers story was sweetly satisfying.

Sekai no Oto ga Shinai

Complete | II Ichino | 2015 released

So sweet and lovely but with a serious undertone with the loss of his life’s passion for Noiri to deal with. Sennen-kun was such a kind hearted sweetie, this was a real feel good ending.

Koi Wa Etude!

Complete | umi tomoshibi | 2000 released

I was a little worried that the blackmail plot would lead to some dubious consent issues, but this was far from the reality which was oh so sweet and adorable. Loved it.

Asatte ni Kiss

Complete | FUMIKAWA Jimi | 2017 released

Totally 5 stars for pure adorability! Akihista was such a sweetheart of an otaku, I loved his naivety and blushes around Yuu as well as his inability to hide his otakuness from him. As for Yuu, he was such a hot seme and I especially loved how his self control was shredded when he was admired by Akihista. These guys were ADORABLE! On a side note, a special thanks to the dick redrawers. It just keeps you immersed in the story when not suddenly blasted by lightsabers

Yajima-kun no sezonku friend

Complete | Ichi Kotoko | 2000 released
2020-01-15 12:42 marked

Sweet and enjoyable from the story to characters and the art.

Suki tte Iu na!

Complete | Yuzuya Haruhi | 2000 released

A lovely story about making the most of a second chance to live true to yourself. I enjoyed the characters; the seme was head over heels in love with a uke who was no pushover. Beautiful artwork and moments of humour made this a great read.

Kirai ni wa Narenai

Complete | YUZUYA Haruhi | 2018 released

I liked this continuation story from Suki tti Iu na! Shinohara and Okui were already striking sparks off each other in that story, I had been hoping they would be given their own manga and fall for each other and despite their being such opposites their relationship was sweet to read them finding common ground. I also had to laugh at how much Shinohara was like his cousin when it came to being open to everyone about him being in love with Okui. I also enjoyed the story of the first year who made predictions and his senpai. Another sweet case of opposites attract and I liked the little plot twist at the end.

Seishun Girigiri Outline

Complete | ENOKI Gorou | 2013 released
2020-01-16 15:47 marked

I always love a story where the seme loves the uke so very, very much. Hiyama was a talented baseball pitcher who fell in love with Oshima, the uke who forcefully rejected his confession, at least at first. Soon enough Hiyama’s charms win over the reluctant uke. So sweet, I especially loved how the uke was no pushover.