Sleeps In Sunbeams's manga / #unrequited love(111)

So different! The boss was such a cranky pants but you could really see him falling for Momose in his own way. There’s no accounting for taste, and idk why I enjoyed such a prickly character, but I did have fun reading this.

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.

One of my favourite kinds of stories, the childhood best friends to lovers, and this was done well. Both MCs were likeable and protective of each other. The friendship circle were also relatable and added a touch of humour to the story as well as being supportive. I just love when my favourite kind of story is created as well as this one.

Sign me up to sit in those classes! The male teachers were such a close group of likeable and/or attractive guys that they almost distracted from the MCs. Fortunately, Seta sensei and Kanei were entertaining and cute too. It was a slow turn around for Kanei to see his old art sensei in a new light and the ex meddling was a bit of a nightmare. I would have liked a little more mutual chemistry between the MCs (not just sex but some desire at least). They managed to stay platonic for the 4 months but they did seem to be more friendly. Kanei’s outburst near the end took me by surprise and it made him falling for sensei a tad difficult to understand. Still,I am glad they seem to be happy. Fingers crossed for a biology x math teacher spin off soon.

Yoshikawa Haruki has had a crush on his best friend Watanabe Ryuusaki, since high school started. Haruki is a bit relieved that Ryuusaki is not good with girls, but suddenly a girl seems to have taken interest in him. Super sweet and fluffy feel good story about 2 best friends who become lovers. No nasty drama or angst, perfect for reading if you want warm fuzzy feelings and a smile left on your lips (─‿‿─)♡

This was a well written story, executed very cleverly by the mangaka. Watanabe and Hazuki’s story did not go in a direction I anticipated, given that I didn’t read the reader reviews. Warning: my review will have spoilers. Hazuki: At the start he was difficult to like as he was a bit of an Ebenezer Scrooge; not in denying Christmas but his surly attitude towards lovers and happy people. But his character slowly gets defined as we see snippets of him being helpful and hard working and honest. And lonely. His ‘bah humbag’ ways become relatable as he becomes close to Watanabe and the reader finds out he has always been gay but believed he would never find happiness or a loving partner. Watanabe is the opposite of Hazuki. Tall, good looking, seemingly popular, he started working at the same time as Hazuki and has now been transferred to the same department. This beautiful man slowly romances Hazuki and they enter into a committed relationship that lasts over a year. He is the seme who has an apparent glasses fetish, preferring his partner wear them even in bed. In their year as a couple, the MCs seem increasingly close . Until we see a hint of Watanabe’s secret. At that time I flipped back pages wondering if I missed something. Surely Watanabe wasn’t having sex with other men?! Wth did I skip? Alas, it isn’t too long until Hazuki overhears a conversation that makes him realise he has been horribly manipulated and used by Watanabe as a substitute for a lost (glasses wearing) love. Hearing the extent of the lies, realising Watanabe was sleeping with others absolutely crushed Hazuki. There was a confrontation where Hazuki let Watanabe know (in no uncertain terms) that he was absolute scum for treating him (who did nothing wrong) so cruelly. My respect for Hazuki was 100/10, I loved how he handled himself through the breakup as his heart shattered. My loathing for Watanabe was also 100/10. I loved that the mangaka wrote Hazuki so strong, even to the point he wasn’t spiteful at work but professional (and a little broken..so sad). I loved that over a year passed as Watanabe hit rock bottom and realised what he lost and had to face his loathesome self for some hard truths. To be honest, I would have been fine leaving the story with Watanabe trying to get Hazuki back and confessing while Hazuki said thanks...and then went soaring off with a new seme who treated him with value, love and respect. It took time, but these two do end up together. I can sort of be ok with that because of how long it took for that to happen, but personally I would have kept the relationship professional. So, final thoughts, this was well written, it tugged at my emotions but I would prefer no getting back together. Hazuki was a good guy, Watanabe was (and remains IMO) a douchebag ヾ(`ヘ´)ﾉﾞ

Super cute story about 2 childhood friends who become closer in high school. Orator has loved his best friend, Kanada for years. When he starts to seriously pursue a romantic relationship with his bestie there are plenty of cute moments as Kanada alternates between freaking out and accepting that he likes being with Oyato in all ways possible. Possessive seme x naive uke.

This sweet story has one of the most likeable seme’s I have ever read about. Popular Kutou is the kind of good looking, playful yet deep young man who anyone would be interested in. His observant eyes have noticed that the taciturn and quiet Nishihiro is in love with his only friend, Nakano and one day surprises Nishihiro by offering his help. Resistant at first, Nishihiro is drawn closer to Kutou when he realises his feelings for Nakano can go nowhere. Soon these boys spend more time together in the background of their final year at high school. But who does Nishihiro end up being in love with?

Leading stage actors Ayumu and Yuusei couldn’t be more different to each other. This sweet story follows them as they slowly strike up a surprising friendship that is supportive and positive. Couples that are good for each other, like in this story, are really irresistible. This cute story is definitely worth a read ♡＼(￣▽￣)／♡

Some cute short stories all bundled together for those times you don’t want to get bogged down in anything too demanding. Definitely some original concepts that were fun (eg 30 year old virgins get odd wizard powers).