Hajimete ha Mechakucha Hageshii
A group of short stories and oneshots. The main one with the office workers was the best, it had the most connection between the characters. Ch 3 the incest story didn’t even manage to portray a close bond between the brothers and with one of them excessively promiscuous their ultimate connection just lacked any real emotion. The haemorrhoid one was funny though. Gotta say, I would rather confess my feelings than ask my friend to apply haemorrhoid cream
Ijiwaru Shinai de
A very sweet workplace romance between the rather awkward 23yo Katou and his aloof senpai, 29yo Serizawa. When Katou’s confession was initially met with rejection his tears caught the interest of Serizawa’s inner bully and the two began a relationship of teasing and increasing attraction. I loved that the awkward Katou was sexually intense and the way that Serizawa’s dominance in the bedroom fell before that youthful intense passion.
Yasaotoko to Sadistic
From school bully to obsessed stalker, Yoshinori spends his days secretly following Takasae. But when the object of his obsession finds out he is being stalked by an old nemesis, Yoshinori’s persistence may be the only way to change things from a one sided love to mutual affection. Sweeter than you would think for such a theme, with elements of kink thrown in for extra fun, this was a really good story.
Doushitemo Furetakunai
Two interconnected stories with an office setting. Straight x gay relationships and the attraction between opposites, these were sweetly angsty. “No Touching at All” is a steamy manga that explores the relationship between two unlikely colleagues. Imagine that you’re: Toshiaki Shima, on your first day at your new job, trapped in an elevator with a guy, Yosuke Togawa who’s experiencing extreme hang-over (having a very unlucky day huh?), and the good news is that guy is your boss! Shima Is annoyed at their first encounter with his boss, but as time goes by… from mixed signals, and to steamy moments (in both and out of the office- if ya know what I mean). Will these two lads give their true feelings a chance to grow more? No Touching at All is a manga that will leave you on the edge of your seat. It’s a must-read for anyone who loves a good romance story with a bit of drama and a lot of BL of course!
NightS
Really good short stories, all of them. The yakuza and delivery guy had a good level of intrigue and strong characters that created some great chemistry and sexual tension. The school setting was the sweetest story of the bunch with the one sided crush. And I really liked the mechanic and stoic salesman. Their unexpected friendship between straight guys that progressed to romance was well paced and I liked the honesty of expression of feelings.
Dog's Love Way
Office setting for a time when everyone has animal characteristics as the result of a move to make both sexes able to become pregnant. Daeun has a new project starting and will be working with a temporary transfer from a different company. He never expected to see the student he fell for in his senior year at high school, Junhyuk. The earnest, puppy like Daeun and the alpha like panther, Junhyuk make for a sweet story as their relationship progresses amongst deadlines, unexpected rivals, and their own misunderstandings.
Nakittsura ni Hug
Note: Is complete 21yo office worker Fuwa Masaki suffers from extreme social anxiety. His shyness is so debilitating that he yearns to change, but doesn’t know where to even start. One day, Masaki runs into 23yo medical student, Miyatsuka Takeru, who was his complete opposite. The bubbly and understanding Takeru decided to help Masaki and took him under his wing with friendly enthusiasm. It didn’t hurt that Takeru found Masaki’s blushing face and tearful eyes to be very appealing.
Fukigen Itoko ga Kawaisugite Shikatanai