Sleeps In Sunbeams's manga / #bl(49)

There was a little more heartache in this than I expected. Classmates Tanaka and Nakata had a lot in common. So much in fact, they were like 2 peas in a pod. But their differences were sweet too, with Tanaka being more outgoing and sociable, and Nakata more introverted and quiet. When Tanaka got a girlfriend and Nakata realised his feelings, the story gave all the pangs of an unrequited love. Thank goodness for best girl Futaba by Nakata’s side. I almost wished this was a shoujo she was such a sweetie.

25yo playboy Ren, has given up on his career as a musician in order to take up the responsibility of teaching at his family’s kindergarten. The adjustment is made easier by the presence of fellow teacher, the earnestly serious and attractive Kiichi-kun, although the two got off to an awkward start. This cute story is full of sweet moments. I liked the dad, he was obviously someone Ren rebelled from but he was surprisingly understanding and accepting of his son. Lovely art too, this was a great little yaoi.

An adorably fluffy high school BL with the serious senior Do-kwon, and the popular school prince, Ryeo-soo. Do-kwon is senior class President with a reputation for excellent grades. But he has a secret weakness for good looking people. When he has to deliver something to the most beautiful boy in school, Do-kwon’s efforts to appear unruffled were ruined by his determinably set face and stern demeanour. Those and his ecstatic thoughts that were in a whirlwind of delight at being so close to Ryeo-soo. Ecstatic thoughts that. Ryeo-soo could read and which amused and intrigued him enough to pursue a friendship with Do-kwon. So begins a feel good romance between these guys that was really entertaining.

Completed at 5.2 despite marking. An excellent S&M story written just the way I like it. This mangaka understands that a good, dominant S treasures his submissive M and will reward and praise them for pushing their boundaries and giving themselves in trust to a good S. This pair were such a good match. Office worker Masachika (M) has some trust issues and has been having trouble finding a S he didn’t destroy. When the matchmaking Master paired him with the younger university student, Seiji (S) he was horrified until Master pointed out that Seiji was a former M and Masachika could train him to be his perfect gentle S. But it turns out that Masachika didn’t understand himself as well as he thought. It a good thing that the younger Seiji was happy to not be a gentle S all the time after all. Especially when his new M really liked to stir him up,

Story complete at 6 chapters. This story is ridiculous. And cute! Ridiculously cute lol. Omega Sashima is the toughest delinquent around and he leads a loyal group known as the Red Monkeys. When The Snakes from a neighbouring alpha only school come for a rumble, their leader Aoda is stunned to see that a feisty little omega is ready to flatten him. Delighted, he instantly falls for Sashima, kisses him, and proclaims his love. Much to the horror of Sashima’s childhood best friend and second in command of their group, Taketora. The beta has long harboured a secret crush on Sashima. He can’t just stand by and let his friend be stolen by a hamster! As for Sashima, what’s a tough omega to do?

A sweet story that follows first year architecture student, Gyu-yeong and his senior, architecture student Yeonu. Yeonu’s kind, thoughtful, and gentle—everything that Gyu-yeong wants his significant other to be. The problem is that Yeonu’s nice to everyone, not just Gyu-yeong. Gyu-yeong knows that he’s not special to Yeonu, but sometimes he wants to give in to the little voice in his heart. The story is character driven and focuses on the simple issues that face new couples; from sex to insecurities to the juggle of work and couples time.

CW: Abuse, cheating, toxic partner. There is such a thing as too much angst. Not only was Gu Yansheng horrendously abusive and cruel, going so far as to violently beating up Wen Nian’nan and dragging him to the basement, but Wen Nian’nan seemed so pathetically weak to keep yearning for such a horrid man. And also, just speak up and let the family speak of the truth. So on one side was a ML who was toxic and the other was a whipping post (and not in a ‘ooh more’ masochistic way..). I even found the redemption arc underwhelming, but it was nice to see Gu chasing what his cruelty lost. But they both seemed to change personalities at the same time. Suddenly, Wen was strongly independent and reclaiming his independence (yay about time) and Gu was floundering and pining for someone who couldn’t stand him. There comes a point that things become unforgivable. This story has such an arc. The author left the ending open here for the reader to decide, then goes on to reveal that in the story they end up together happy and successful after Gu Yancheng learned some anger management. But, for me, a happy ending would be for Wen Nian’nan to leave and never look back, finding his future success away from that abuser and looking towards a different, caring partner in the future. Gu Yancheng needs to go his own way and I don’t see him as being someone Wen Niannan could ever fully trust with his vulnerabilities again. And seriously? That last bit… Pop some fireworks and it’s all ok? Nope. Since we can decide for ourselves, my Wen is going to continue finding his independence, pursue his music, be successful and eventually fall for a kind partner who adores him. Gu idc.

Story completed Tough and good looking, Yankee Kou had been crushing on his childhood friend, the short, pink pompadour haired.. (oops plum blossom coloured pompadour) Yankee Maki for as long as he has known him. Hearing that Maki will be leaving for Tokyo after graduation next year, Kou finally confesses his feelings. But it’s not all clear sailing yet. There is a big problem to overcome. I loved this pair. Enough of an edge to be yankees but also sweet together.

Some stories manage to go beyond what you hope for and deliver something truly special and memorable. I simply adored this manhua (available on WebComics). There were so many feelings evoked and such beautiful artwork, it had me unable to put it down. Dark moments, heartache, angst, joy, friendship, character chemistry, and ofc love that defies the odds. For me, this is definitely highly recommended. Su Yuan was from a poor family. To release the heavy burden for his family, he accidentally got permitted into the Ogus Academy. However, he found out that the school was established to protect demons. As a weak human who wanted to survive, he must find a demon to be his pal. Because of Su Yuan’s unique scent, he attracted many wooers who wanted to be his pal as well as all sorts of attacks. Until one day, he saved a fox covered in blood, and revealed a big secret...