April 4
This story didn’t ring my bell, so to speak. Cross dressing model Iori had always liked his diminutive school friend Naoto, although Naoto didn’t understand same sex love. Despite not feeling the same way, Naoto began to have a sexual relationship with Iori, and the longing that Iori obviously felt for him slowly started to worry Naoto as he tried to understand his own feelings. There was an unnecessary rape scene in this story with a way too easygoing forgiveness Iori always liked Naoto, even though Naoto Iori always liked Naoto, even though Naoto scene shortly thereafter. Tbh, I am not sure if there was much that appealed. Shame.
Subarashii Kiseki ni Yasashii Kimi to
A wonderful Yaoi that ticks all the boxes for adorable characters, great art, romance, sexy scenes and still having a fluffy, wholesome vibe. Socially awkward and a classic nerd, Enoki is anxiously recruiting for his engineering club. The short little 1st year student catches the attention of the school heartthrob, fellow 1st year Shirataki who was seeking something new. The tall, sporty “normie” joins the club and an unlikely friendship based on mutual admiration slowly develops between these polar opposites as Enoki’s bubbly kindness breaks through Shirataki’s aloofness. It’s really a great story with some lol moments sprinkled throughout. Highly recommended.
Height Gap x Age Gap
6 pages? I suppose for something that short it was cute but it’s more like reading a short comic strip in a newspaper than a manga.
My Little Inferno
Definitely not your typical Yaoi. For 19yo University student Hitoshi Arai, his ordinary life is about to take an extreme turn. Enter 29yo Mah, a 6’2” wildcard who doesn’t play by any of the rules. When Mah first bulldozes into Hitoshi’s life and home, he terrorises the younger man, something that he finds endlessly entertaining. But there is something so cute about the awkward crybaby and there is some unexpected kindness in older criminal that they both end up being drawn to each other. So open the pages for an awkward mismatch that is unexpectedly wholesome between 2 extreme opposites.
Mouken Darling to Donkan-chan
Akitaka is the tallest guy in his grade. He can be scary and dangerous, but at heart he yearns to fall in love. The petite Hina is the shortest in her grade. She can be a bit clueless in matters of love, but when the tough looking Akitaka confessed to her and held out a trembling hand, she found him irresistible and happily accepted. The story follows their romance from awkward first kisses to dealing with a healthy teenage boy’s libido. I liked how for all that Akitaka was possessive and protective, it took just a gentle touch from Hina for him to melt into puppy like obedience and adoration. I also liked his honesty and openness about his love for her. Plenty of sexy scenes (I did mention that adolescent libido) and not all in the confines of a bedroom. Very cute overall
Hana Tokidoki Kuma