Gintama dj - Thinking Out Loud
Garakuta no Ai wo Hitobannjuu
This. Is. The best! What an oddball romantic manga. Very realistic and grounded in certain ways. Kanii being a deadpan comedian behind his serious work persona is such a Japanese trope. It's like Gintama or something. The relationship was also really grounded without annoying cliches. The fact that they seriously roleplay in the last chapter feels so honest (and hot tbh). Straight to the favorites!
Super Darling is Dead
Another good one from Sagano! The scene with the conversation about 'reasons to have sex' was pretty nature and grounded. I really like that. Characters act like real humans in these stores.
Ookami-sama no Koiwazurai
Oh this is good stuff!! Love when the stars align to make something this well rounded and enjoyable! Not actually uncensored, but close enough. Plus has all the benefits of alpha sex w/o the dumb tropes!
Hochichirui Hitoka
Omg this is amazing!!! Instafav, the relationship development and the sex positivity is god-tier, not to mention the gap moe. Right up there with Nirameba and the Doctor/Construction one. Plus there's a bonus one shot chapter of the B characters, nice.
Renai-rubi no Tadashii Furikata
Didn't I read this already? Can't remember the story, lol. - Well, I'm not sure if I did but it's a good one! 5* for basically everything. Art, smutty art, story, character growth, drama... It's all great! The only thing missing is a reunion/reconciliation with Hayashida's ex, and I'm not sure if that's supposed to be his high school friend from the first couple or not.
Hadakeru Kaibutsu
A rare serious manga that believably redeems the bad ex, but NOT with the same partner. I didn't read much of Yumi's story only because it sort of undercut the impact of his and Kan-chan's (Hayashida's) story, and the abuse didn't need belaboring to get the point across. Hayashida's story is just the more interesting one, with more unexpected twists and turns and general subject matter. Maybe not the most cozy and rereadable favorite, but a favorite nonetheless!
Neon Sign Amber
Another dramatic and well-realized story! These are so thoughtful and refreshing to read. <3
Kimi no Tonari de Yurarete
Took a while for the rest of the chapters to get added, so that messed with the pacing. It's cute though! Very sweet coworker romance. Omgggggg! The extra oneshot To Kiss A Fox is SO CUUUUUTE.
The Man in the Mirror