jama's manga / #Romance(119)

Koi no Hajime

Complete | Kato Setsuko,Katou Setsuko | 2000 released

Multiple stories: First story is about a poor, orphan college student Naitou who oversees the newbie Yoshisomething (who turns out to be at the same college and is totally loaded). The newbie eventually ditches his family to live on his own to prove to Naitou that he can do things on his own. Second story is about the shop's owner falling in love with the newbie's butler. Last story is about childhood friends finally hooking up. A slow and patient love. Extra is based on first couple's decision to meet with newbie's parents

Tsuki to Yabanjin

Complete | Sera | 2009 released

Despicable

Complete | Psyche Delico | 2015 released

Two twisted love stories. The first revolves around two college professors who have been in love since high school but were NEVER direct about it. A detective becomes involved and the three work out well. The second story is about a brother-in-law in love with his sister's husband but could never say it. Instead the best friend of the two gets involved with the brother-in-law until the b-i-L dies. Good stories.

Ake Nure Goyou ni Furu Yuki wa

Complete | Hori | 2008 released
2016-07-04 08:44 marked

Beautiful, slow-paced stories. Idk if I'd reread again but just simply enjoy the art and appreciate the artistic drama. Three stories with first being the yakuza and illegitimate son of a tea master; 2) Glasses-wearing boy (Liam) falls in love with hot guy (Maddox) after staring at each other for long periods of time; 3) Oliver falls in love with dad's ex-boyfriend (Ethan) after he had his memories wiped away by Wallace when Ethan nearly chokes him to death. Dad passes away including mom and the two reunite at dad's funeral.

Kowagaranai de, Soba ni Ite

Complete | Long Utsumi | 2000 released

Heart-wrenching story of a man who is afraid to hold back the one he loves, and a man who loses his memory but not his feelings. Not as emotional as Mou Ichido, Nando Demo (http://www.mangago.me/read-manga/mou_ichido_nando_demo/), but definitely worth the read. The man with amnesia, Shizuka, can't explain his feelings for his customer Sakai (Yukihiko), and slowly attempts to bond with him. He soon discovers they were lovers and his memory returns :)

Hana to Junketsu

Complete | Katsura Komachi | 2000 released
2016-08-11 12:20 marked

Kikoeru?

Complete | HASHIMOTO Aoi | 2000 released
2016-10-25 04:16 marked

Itsuki listens to a radio station and falls in love with its host Yuno. The two coincidentally meet at a book store and fall in love with each other. Yuno decides to end the budding love due to being torn between work and Itsuki. After 2 years, Itsuki lands a job at the radio station Yuno hosts. The two meet once again and fall in love. :) Cute story

TONARI NI IRU NO NI, TOOI

Complete | minase masara | 2008 released
2017-01-15 19:48 marked

Story about childhood friends where one has an unrequited love for the other. This has less drama and quicker resolves than other manga. Cute story but I could have gone by without reading the last chapter which makes the seme seem obsessive...

Renai-rubi no Tadashii Furikata

Complete | Ogeretsu Tanaka | 2015 released
2017-01-15 21:43 marked

1st story: Hiro is a beautician who is haunted by his high school past especially concerning his classmate, Natsuo. By fate, they meet at Hiro's workplace. The two end up dating with Hiro's intention of breaking Natsuo's heart. Turns out Hiro falls in love with him and, after some drama, the two get together. 2nd story: Spin-off of Sabita Yoru Demo Koi wa Sasayaku, Ogeretsu Tanaka's amazing manga about partner abuse, and what happened to Ken Hayashida, the abuser, after his relationship was over. At times awkward and fumbling, other times adept and hot as hell, this story is a believable testament to vulnerability and the healing power of love.

Koiyume Lover

Complete | conro | 2014 released

Mikeya, an antisocial, has a dream of a fairy that tells him he'll have a cute, young lover. Turns out it's Hanafuki! A guy who works in the department that needs constant computer repair. The two share a super cute love <3