Kanawanu Koi no Musubikata
If you really want your lover to be happy, respect their decisions, okay? Dont fucking impose your own idea of making them happy because you’re just hurting them! If they choose you, hold on to that. Dont fucking break your promise with this self-pitying thoughts that theyll be happier with someone else. Cause fuck you! That’s just you hurting them, breaking their trust, and belittling their love for you! EDIT: I'm just gonna detach myself from all the feels I felt from this because Kaoro's characterization apparently doesn't even cohere to his basic character. He FUCKING KNOWS how the string works based on the first story, but here, he is written as some insecure bitch who just needlessly hurts his partner.
Ijiwaru Shinai de
Cool! The way the uke loves the seme in his own way is admirable. He teases him but never do anything to actually disrespect him or humiliate him. The seme is so innocently cute but never forces the uke into anything that wouldve hurt him. Well, maybe their first time was too burdensome on the uke’s body, but the uke’s question if he satisfied the seme is so adorable!
Namaiki Kareshi
This is better written than the first. It gives you time to get used to their relationship before they become a couple. Izumi is straightforward and it’s evident that he treasures Kashi. Even when he despised Misa, he also acknowledged that she liked Kashi. Misa’s case is somewhat like a manifestation of insecurity and not being able to commit. She’s the sort to shrink away from selfless and unconditional kindness. It’s good that they broke up before Kashi proposed and all because Kashi deserved Izumi’s love, the sort to love him as he is. Izumi is pretty intense, tho.
Hina wa Mitsuiro no Koi ni Torawareru
Ch10.5 leaves a bad aftertaste after Kou played Shinobu. Ch10.6 is better and shouldve been the only one at the end. It’s frustrating to know that Shinobu thinks he made Kou sick and collapse. Hell, no. That was Kou’s regret and guilt eating him up. It’s good that Kou suffered from it because it was cruel of him to continually take advantage of Shinobu like that.
Jackass! - Sawatte Ii tte Dare ga Itta yo?
Sexy and sensual! It just makes the main couple’s connection more alluring. It’s nice that this sister-brother relationship is very healthy and supportive. I’m still a little curious about Masa’s background but seeing that they are happy with each other, I’ll let it slide. Also, their friend’s unexpected position in bed is so unexpected but expected at the same time. He’s so masculine HAHAHA. I wish Miyoshi is happier now.
Joou to Shitateya
Darn it! This universe of Minore no Te (and the three more stories line up to it) really highlights that masculine aura. I mean, having read most of Beriko-sensei’s works, their good with highlighting that masculinity. The balanced assertiveness and dominance. That atmosphere of reliability and solid foundation. Even the natural weaknesses that would seem non-masculine or wimpy is emphasize to bring out the most of their character development. Gahhh so much love for this, too!
Yondaime Ooyamato Tatsuyuki
Grr! The level of sensuality is just bursting through the roof! Nezomi x Tatsuya just gives you that ideal attachment and relationship. Also the way Tatsuya just make love with Nozomi and blatantly show off to Rogi —! And how Nozomi lived his life in trauma but with the purpose of being both the ideal man and woman in Tatsuya’s eyes. Unforgettable, this one! UNBEATABLE!
Amefurashi - Shunu Ni Shippori To Nureru, Ooedo Renaitan
Snacks! The one shots are adorable and though it leaves me wanting more, it doesn’t leave me hanging. It’s not as sensual nor that different to each other in terms of premise, but they’re all refreshing to me nonetheless.
Katekyo!
A sadist and an airhead that actually meet halfway?? A healthy and positive relationship where the couple pull each other for the better?? A beautifully drawn story where the seme isn’t just a whimsical egoist who leads the uke around but actually wholeheartedly loves his partner?? An uke who intentionally makes the seme happy?? This is it. The ideal relationship where both partners give as much as they receive instead of hurting their partner when they’re insecure.
Stop at the Red Light