Sleeps In Sunbeams's manga / #reunion(13)

Lovely story, wish it was complete, but at the same time I have read many completed stories that didn’t end as well as this.

A very short oneshot, but it packed a lot of feels to be enjoyed.

Two great stories with some sexy scenes. The first pair reunited after high school with the timid Akagi and the more intense Ichimori both trying to hide how obsessed they are with each other. There is something about obsessive pairings that make for some hot scenes and these guys both tick that box. I loved the unexpected twists, they added that extra element to make the story stand out. The second pair had known each other since they were 16 (Hisakuni -the young master) and 14 (Akiho - the gardeners son). Now adults as boss and secretary, an unexpected accident changes their day to day dynamics and soon they won’t be able to hide their real feelings. This story was fun and hot, and like the first story, had some unexpected twists.

This was an interesting spin on Omegaverse. The omega (Azusa) had idolised the alpha (Kade) ever since he was saved from bullying by the young alpha at school. Now years later they reencounter and Azusa offers to pay the playboy back, doing anything for him. More for the amusement at using Azusa, Kaede agrees and from then is subject to the very determined pursuit by Azusa to become mates. I liked the hint of possessive yandere in Azusa. He could be scary at times, enough so that he would go to unforgivable lengths to get what he wanted. But he was also prepared to sacrifice all he had to give Kaede his freedom. Azusa could be very intimidating when others got close to Kaede, but Kaede was alpha enough to stand toe to toe with his lover when needed. It’s an interesting dynamic, definitely intense and a little disturbing, but well done overall.

An interesting story featuring a retired assassin now corporate businessman and the mysterious woman from his past. When Raiden recognised Scarlett as the woman he had fallen for 5 years ago he was stunned. She looked different in every way except for her eyes. Bitter and yet drawn to the blackmailing beauty despite himself, Raiden proposes a temporary affair. No emotions, no ties, just sex with him until he marries; for a price of course. Yet it's impossible for either Raiden or Scarlett to be emotionless when for each of them, the other is the only one they can love. Don't be held back by this being a oneshot, it's satisfyingly lengthy and the story has interesting twists and turns as more is revealed about each of the MC's and their dark past.

A sweet and fluffy style story where a crown prince comes to claim his daughter and the woman who left him heartbroken a year and a half ago. There are misunderstandings to overcome and seemingly insurmountable obstacles to manage. All can be achieved if there is honesty between this pair but that's the hard part. The story was an easy read and focused on the romance between the MCs. The baby was cute (though the fact she was born 10 months after leaving the prince was a bit of a worry lol) and the brothers who were introduced apparently have their own stories that will follow some of the extra issues with the cousin and the inheritance of the kingdom.

Stalemate: An uncle and his nephew have spent years developing a strong relationship over chess and good company. Now in his final year of high school there are new choices and stronger feelings to act upon. It’s a cute story, the nephew has loved his uncle for years and they have a good bond between each other. Holding Hands Together: A sweet reunion between distant relatives who have now grown up. Fond memories of first love and holding hands have to adjust to who they are now as adults. Getting Close To A Cat: My favourite story of the 3, this one had more humour with the scary cat obsessed school delinquent falling for the caretaker of a cat shrine who literally embodies the adorable fluff balls.

A reunion for the engaged Tachibana with the one person he was devoted to from university, Ryuusuke. After a drunken agreement to be lovers for a month, Tachibana got swept away in the whirlwind that was Ryuusuke. But why has he appeared after 10 years? And how does Tachibana feel about him now? I really liked this story, it was a touch bittersweet but the feelings between the MCs were deep and beautiful. The cheating didn’t bother me as much as it normally would because there were no deep feelings on either side and the fiancée was a strong woman who caringly understood Tachibana’s feelings before he did.

T. Jackson Winchester II was her older brothers best friend and her first True Love. Kelly fell for the kind 22yo when she was just 12. Over the years he would spend summers with her family in their little cottage and when she was 16 he stepped in to take her to prom. That was the night Kelly got the courage to confess her feelings and she received a solemn promise from T. to propose on her 18th birthday. Of course, this story would be too short if it all ended happily on her 18th. Instead, broken hearted Kelly comes face to face with T years later at University after her divorce to another man. When T hands over a letter to Kelly her world is turned upside down. The rest of the story follows this pair as old wounds are opened and the truth of the past is finally revealed. It’s a sweet story, T is a really genuine kind of guy and Kelly’s feelings are mostly relatable. Nice in that Harlequin kind of style with the focus on romance and relationships more than smexy intensity.

Koisuru Sono Jijou wa (Fetish story) Does Akutagawa love his boyfriend Miike or is he simply obsessed with the nape of his neck? Saiaku no Jinsei (Delinquent story) 3rd year Kawashima senpai is a rough delinquent who's always had a shitty life. His scowling face, violent personality and reputation for fights have him and his actions under constant judgement from those around him. When he steps in to save 1st year Sayama from a bully, he strikes up a tentative friendship with the talented but ambitionless kouhai. Sayama’s easygoing personality and interest in Kawashima had him see the kind side and misjudgment that was imposed on senpai. From their awkward start, these boys both had a huge impact on each other's lives. The story is a little sad at times, but it’s also sweet how much their meeting changed their lives.