Sleeps In Sunbeams's manga / #cute(500)

So darn good! I adored these characters, especially the sexy Yankee, Tani Reiji. New sophomore student Hajime Nakamura, had a run in with a group of delinquents on his first day at his new school. When he is saved by the cool, strong and handsome Tani Reiji, Hajime falls head over heels into hero worship. This beautifully drawn story follows the puppy like Hajime as he becomes friends with his idol and then something more. I loved his devotion and determination to protect his senpai, as well as his occasional feisty temper.

A very cute story between highschool freshman Taira Naoshi, and sophomore Misato. Even though it’s marked Fetish, it’s not even a kink really. For Taira, his acute sense of smell serves more as a bloodhound’s nose does. It helped him to track the guy he fell for, sight unseen. The art was really lovely too.

I loved this pair so much. The ever so adorable Kon, with his snaggel tooth and sunny disposition, and the freshman heartthrob Iida, who is determined to go through high school life single. Their story started with a fake confession of love and was too darn cute for words. I loved the art, I loved the intensity of denied feelings, and I simply loved their dynamic. Just one question. How can a story with so much porn be this sweet?! A must read.

Three super cute stories. The main one between the popular actor and the idol was so adorable with the gap moe for Arihara (serious, dedicated and mysterious actor on the outside, fluffy airheaded klutz with a sweet tooth on the inside). Matsushita was the one who fell in love first and I thought he was the sweetest thing for wishing to be Arihara’s safe place. The second pair were actor x college student and the insecurities of having a famous lover who is in high demand. I really loved the last story about the cutie with a hair fetish. I only wish it was longer (the story, not the hair). I love the feel of running my fingers against buzzed hair too, only I find it soothing and not a turn on lol.. All these stories are worth a read.

This was a great story that centred around the cheerful and naive Kotaro. This college student had spent his childhood raising 3 rambunctious and adorable triplet brothers following the death of his father. His mom was nice, but a workaholic and as the oldest brother with a natural caretaker streaker a mile wide Kotaro busily cooked, cleaned and cared for his family. When Kotaro was asked to help his mothers relative as a housekeeper, he was thrilled to be able to see again the kind older boy he met as a child. Someone whose impactful first meeting had always comforted him that he had a big brother out there. But the 32yo Ayumi was nothing like he remembered. The reclusive writer was unshaven and unkempt, his house a mess and his diet deplorable. And his expressionless face had a gaze that followed him increasingly. Obviously this man needed Kotaro! And so these two seemingly mismatched men started down the path to love. Understanding Kotaro’s history and nature do a lot for this story because the mangaka used them effectively for character motivation, from his flaws (eg taking on too much, not wanting to bother others with problems he felt were his responsibility, naïveté) to his warm nature and positive outlook that drew others to him. I loved all the supporting characters (especially the triplets) because they weren’t one dimensional. They were all complex in their own ways and really helped to make this a special story.

Delightfully fluffy and warm, this story tells of a pair of opposites who unexpectedly fall for each other. Tall yet remarkably ordinary, Fukawa was a temporary staff member who was used to being taken for granted and overlooked. When he was approached by his office senior, the aloof and professional Subada Rinji, to work full time in his new business venture, Fukawa was astonished yet delighted to accept. Working closely with his new boss, Fukawa quickly became aware of the extraordinary effect that Rinji had on those around him. And as circumstances bought them closer together he found himself falling for his unnervingly direct boss. But did that make him just another who made Rinji uncomfortable?

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.

Two cute little short stories. With 17yo high school student Aoto and the flirty 32yo Masayuki we have an age gap story that is a little combative (on Aoto’s side) tempered by Masayuki’s humour and understanding. The second story with Aoto’s friend Akira, was even sweeter (Akira was very likeable with his JoJo’s inspired hair, phenomenal fighting skills and gentle, caring nature). I wish it was longer, I wanted more of the ‘gangster’ and the ‘delinquent’.

Short and sweet. HeeMin has always liked his neighbour and older brothers friend, SeonWoo. But dealing with SeonWoo’s infatuation with his perfect older brother had HeeMin struggling with jealousy. Now a college student, HeeMin is set to share an apartment with SeonWoo and all his old feelings are still strong. But how does SeonWoo feel about him? And what about his brother?

A sweet age gap story about unrequited love and looking in a new direction. With MCs Namwoo (teacher, older, unrequited love with best friend since childhood) and Yeoreum (new PE teacher, young, puppy like, muscled) it’s going to take a few seasons to blossom their new, awkward friendship (on Namwoo’s side) into love.