just_m3h's manga / #single parent(31)

Suzuta, who is secretly taking care of his tiny half brother Leo in the singles only dorm privided by the hospital where he works as a nurse, gets a helping hand (or two) from Dr.Tomioka, whi has his own not so hidden agenda. I don't know. They seemed okay towards the end and there was no real drama, either. But between the blackmail and the sudden move towards sex in the first few chapters, it doesn't add up, for me. And just, Suzuta implying that gay=pedo, really really just pissed me off. Plus, Dr.Tomioka so goddamn pushy. But, having said that, good job in the zero rape, which I was so surprised and relieved by. 4.3

Upon return from an overseas posting after 2 years, Nogi is reunited with his coworker Aoyama, who turned Nogi down in the past, saying that he didn't want to date Nogi, because Nogi was originally straight. But now it seems Aoyama has a kid. And the kid (Tsumu) and Aoyama are as adorable as ever? And Nogi is still as in love as ever?! Nogi is a kind and capable seme and Aoyama is such a sweetheart, who cares so much about his people. And Tsumu is the best kid in a yaoi manga, maybe ever. Love the lack of terrible, homophobic people around them. Not realistic, but you need stories like this, sometimes. And I really loved that he got to hear his parents' thoughts, in the end. He really, really needed that, I imagine. 5

1: Haru is a timid, nearly 30 year old virgin who is determined to pop his cherry before the big day (and hopefully avoid being a wizard). Not only that, it seems he's straight but can only get off by anal masturbation. Kei is the gentle soul who becomes involved with him when his sister blows Haru off for an arranged date. Kei arrives to deliver the message but ends up staying for more. Much more. It was okay. Kei is such a sweetheart. Uke was nice too, not counting that one hurtful incident. Overall, it was nice, and the progression was good. 4.5 6: Kazuki and Yuki have just moved in after dating for a while but Tetsu, Yuki's kid keeps interfering in there time alone. Tetsuhiro was honestly a bit of a brat and overall the story was bland and underwhelming. 4.3 Overall: 4.4

Read but can't remember anything much Edit: 1: Takemura became jaded after his first love in high school told everyone he was gay, and got him bullied for it. But when he meets the kind-hearted Natsui at work, he feels drawn to someone else for the first time in a very long time. It was cute, and I really liked Natsui. He's such a sweetheart. I'm glad they'll give Mori a happy home. 4.8 3: Kuma goes to a high-school that has a bad reputation for housing delinquents (it's not true). It's never bothered him but when he ends up meeting a timid university student he falls in love with, he has to wonder whether Yagi really does want to spend time with him or is he just scared? If this had been a light-hearted fluff piece, I'd have adored it. But the sex scene really ruined it for me, what with the age gap, and everything. It also felt too rushed tbh. How does one just fall in love like that. It wasn't believable. 4 5: An emotionally detached psychology major finds himself falling for an energetic first year business student. I didn't really like him a lot, the uke. You shouldn't take people's feelings for granted like that. But because he went after him, I have to give the dude point. Also, overall points for the story because Harada is too precious T.T 4.4 Overall: 4.4

Homare hits on Junpei and takes advantage of his drunkenness, only to feel the guilt pile up once he realises just how drunk he is, and the fact that Pei has a kid. But between Pei's gentleness and the warmth of his little family, lonely Homare can't seem to stay away. OhMyGosh. This is tooth rotting fluff. For something that started out so bad, this sure took a turn in the right direction! Junpei's love and tenderness slowly but surely healed Homare's lonely, jaded heart. The sex was so tender and hot, too! I am so happy for them. Also loved that mangaka avoided the frankly overused and annoying trope of one incompetent partner in a relationship. I love that both of them were stable and providing for themselves. Also, what a sweetheart is Mashiro! He raised her so well! 5!

1: Asahi, who's taking care of his nephew Masakifor a few months, runs into his old friend (and something more), Nishino, during a grocery run gone slightly wrong. Taking pity on their financial situation, nosy yet kind Nishino buys them groceries and walks them home, inevitably walking back into Asahi's life for good. It's very sweet. And none of the characters were annoying. Not too bad. 4.4 4: Soushi is troubled yet intrigued by the brilliant and perverted Tamaki who is a part of his graduate cell biology lab group. Things come to a gead when he walks in on Tamaki rubbing one off while moaning his name! It was interesting because you rarely see biology refelected so well in yaoi. It's usually silly pseudoscience. Overall plot and characters were light and fun. 4.4

Toki has to take care of his 4 year old nephew, who was orphaned an year ago, for 2 months. Becoming overwhelmed with juggling childcare with work, he accepts help from Chihiro, a friend's younger brother who is in love with him. I think Toki's resolve is a force to be reckoned with. From taking on so much to keep Api happy and his work at bay, to deciding to wait until things were in order before he gave Chihiro an answer, he's so honest and sincere. It's quite endearing. Chihiro is clearly patient as fuck, definitely knows the big picture is where it's at. I also really liked that Toki wasn't incompetent and incapable of learning to cook and take care of Appi, yet smart enough to know when to accept help. The way Chihiro came to their defense and helped them out throughout was also great; that principal was way out of line. Appi is so adorable and precious. I'm so glad he is surrounded by such loving people. 4.8

Hasuki is a single dad who's never dated since his divorce, some 17 years ago. Going to a mixer organised by a match making agency, he ends up picking up (or was that being picked up by?) a man! Will his excellent chemistry with Inukai be enough to withstand his utter devotion to his adorable son, Ayato? I really, really liked all of their personalities. Ayato is such a wonderful kid, he raised him so well. I felt so bad for Inukai, who never knew warmth, and Hasuki, who carried around so much guilt for so long. I just really enjoyed Hasuki's personality, in general. He's not some silly simple minded uke, despite yaoi norms and the dog reference. I loved how in control and smart he was. This was a solid 5*

Arima is an alpha born with a congenital womb. While a well respected supervisor (who also happens to be the boss's son) at his company, by night he works as an omega escort because he wants to be an omega and held by an alpha. A cancelled appointment and a chance meeting leads to a one night stand with lasting consequences. It's very interesting! So interested to know how the pseudo heat works. 5 Edit: In hindsight, while still good, being so rife with unnecessary misunderstandings makes this a little frustrating. 4.6

Megumi, an unlucky, accident prone fellow meets his match in Tetta, his niece's kindergarten teacher, who is just as klutzy and unlucky, if not more. I liked it a lot. They're good people and they're good together. 4.8