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I Wanna Die Before I'm 30

Complete | Anji seina | 2019 released

What a completely bonkers story. 5* for being incredibly unique and an equal triangle poly HEA. The way Ai falls in love with Ryo after seeing his true personality is especially sweet.

Itsuka Tomodachi Ja Nakunaru To Shite Mo

Complete | Uka Kasai | 2012 released

Interesting story, loose, sorts janky art. Not bad!

Yatara yarashii fukami kun

Ongoing | Ayaka matsumoto | 2022 released

Omgggg this is so good - I really hope this keeps getting updated. Of COURSE Fukami is already in love and doesn't recognize it here's hoping this doesn't drag out the lack of. Communication too long. Provisionally 4* pending the ending (but it's probably 5*) Has a bit of Doushitemo Furetakunai vibes.

Sayonara Okaeri Itoshisa ni -Koi ni Tsuite, Oshietekurenai ka-

Ongoing | Aosada takashi | 2019 released

Yup, this is a special one!! First of all, vers couple. Second of all THE STORY OMG. The HONESTY of the confessions! And the translation is fantasic, so natural (almost *too* colloquial at times), they feel like just a couple of people who happened to meet. And then on top of that, all the sex is for a purpose that advances the story a bit (while also being really good)

Biting a Vampire

Complete | Abuku | 2022 released

Awww, man! It's so short! I want more. The art is great, the dynamic is great... I do hope the intention is that Rui turns Momoichi into a vampire at some point so they can stay together. Also!! Longer black hair seme!

Sekai de ichiban toui koi

Complete | ASOU Mitsuaki | 2020 released

A lot like A Sign of Affection, but BL. Really pretty art! I hope there's more, because this focuses more on the friendship developing and not the romance (which is fine, it's very good!) There's a sequel!! The chapters are on Renta (JP) and the volume just went on sale July 2024!! I picked the best time to reread this

Wait in Bed Tonight

Ongoing | Saikawa fuyu | 2019 released

This was an EXTREMELY delicate size difference BL, but I think they pulled it off much better than I expected. Accepting that there are, undeniably, shota/lolicons that will get off to this sort of thing for the "wrong" reasons, the reality is that there are people IRL who get mistaken for being much younger than they are. At least in this case the characters are the same age, and their behavior and personalities are shockingly and refreshingly realistic. Also!! They're an established couple that had never faced societal rejection. Everyone around them from friends to family has been accepting AND supportive from the beginning. Truly amazing. I'm actually bumping this to 5 stars instead of 4 just for that. Inspirational good vibes. Lastly, to find a big dick trope AND friends recognizing that's a sexual barrier not a bonus AND realistic portrayal of the bottom needing significant preparation ANNNNND the top is enthusiastically involved?? Honestly I'm not sure what else this could de besides not be what it is. Sure the bottom could be less of a baby face, but they are and that's just the way it is for this story.

Hotaru wa Ashita Shinu DJ - Enough

Complete | saikawa fuyu,give me chocolate | 2019 released

Aaaaand the spinoff! Mikami and Oono are together in this one, which is awesome. And there's a hint of drama (angst) in the brief glimpses that Asada's parents don't accept their relationship. Nimiya has tried to win them over, but they reject him (and Asada) completely. It's even mentioned that Asada lived with Nimiya's family for a while, and that probably explains why he gets along with Nimiya's mother so well. It's so incredibly grounded and realistic, including the sex (preparation and safety are very important). While the main story was just average for vibes, this oneshot is five stars easily!

Chew Me up and Teach Me About Love

Ongoing | Pokerou | 2022 released

This is a very interesting psuedo BDSM situation. Feels a lot like Akihabara Bad Trip, where the receiving partner is completrly open to rough sex and bondage stuff, while the one initiating that stuff is hesitant about hurting or scaring them. It's nice, honestly, to see them approach the characters navigate with as much care for each other and honesty as they can. The furry stuff is kind of just extra in this case, haha. The smut is pretty hot in this one also. Hmm... The story is getting kind of messy about chs 10-12.

Gochisousama ga Kikoenai!

Ongoing | Pokerou | 2021 released

I hope this one gets finished because it's gooood. We got mutual pining and self-sacrifice alllll over this. And!! A spinoff sequel where the incubus gets his own love interest! And the love interest is the cousin of one of the guys from the first couple! Hey yeah, it has everything!