Umeya-kun no Haru
Truly, wonderfully adorable!
Isso Koe ga Nakattara
Beautiful story. This was wholesome and sweet and very considerate of those with dysfluent speech. I loved that there were no “but I am straight” moments or confusion about coming together. Instead it was a natural and even effortless extension of their deepening connection. A re read/ recommended read.
Kikoeru?
This story featuring Itsuki and Yuno was full of fluffy sweetness. Painfully shy Itsuki met his radio idol at a bookstore and his sweet earnest admiration caught Yuno’s attention. Their love for each other was fast but it would take some time for everything to fall into place. Lovely art, this tale of opposites attract is well worth a read.
Kawaii Kara Kimi Ga Warui
Taiki is a terrible tease to his cousin Yukito but when these two start going out he becomes a protective and possessive partner. It was nice to read a story where the guys don’t hide their relationship status.
Chicken Stalker
Some nice short stories, many of which were set around various characters associated with a S&M club. However, most of them were not even true S or Ms, so why bother with the setting? Wasted opportunity. My favourite story was the single dads. Their kids were cute and for all that it was very short, I liked the skinship between the 2 MCs, it was quite romantic and sweet.
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.
Houkago Hachimitsu