Gintama dj - Thinking Out Loud
Ikenai Hinata-kun
Cute and short, with a vary respectful top, which is (unfortunately) refreshing. Not much actual story to get into though.
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!
Ikisugi Friendship
This doesn't feel kind bl in the typical sense, more like ground in reality manga about gay couples. (Seeing them use pillows during sex is so real lmao!)definitely my new fav author.
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.
Bokura wa Mada Hyougaki no Tochuu
Meh. The first couple's age gap is nearly too much (ten years, younger is 18) and both couples have feature boring smiley cutesy women. Actually SKIPPED the soft, sparkly sex scenes, they're so boring and all the same in these.
Soshite Boku wa Koi wo Shiru
The 'I just can't wait' attitude for the sex was lame, but other than that it was really cute! I do wish they'd filled in Akira's side of things more, even if it was just generic romantic exposition conversations to get to the same end. Would've made the gap moe of Akira being the bottom more impactful. And Shogo is just kind of there! He has a friend, but what about his family?? Basically it's cute, but lacking in depth.
If You Spoil Me That Much, I'm Gonna Cry
Aiin Honey Melt
Short but decent. The supernatural element makes up for the simple plot.
The Man in the Mirror