Elisa Rolle's Blog, page 34

Foolish Heroine by Moto Amino

 

Meet Kouji, college student by day, catfisher by night. He repeatedly gets men he meets online to support his lifestyle while making sure they don't find out he's a guy! His luck runs out this time as his mark Nuts figures out who he is. You'd think Nuts would rat him out, but he has other plans, and takes him to a hotel... Kouji, awoken to a side of himself he had no idea existed, covers his butt -- and his feelings -- while just maybe trying to plot some kind of way to get back at Nuts.

My Rate: 7 (amzn.to/3WaBZd6)


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Kiss My Blood by Sachi Umino

 

Tetsu Koiwai is your average teacher that just so happens to be the caretaker of his vampire childhood friend Shima Inoue. In an effort to closely watch over Shima and keep him out of harm's way, they have formed a student-teacher relationship. The plot thickens however, when Shima has a taste of jealousy and Tetsu's blood.

My Rate: 7 (amzn.to/4brtMp5)


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The Perfect Combo by Fumio Oketsu

 

Volleyball teammates Yuichi and Ryo have great chemistry together on the court and were considered the best combo on the team. Underclassman Ryo even went as far as to express his aspiration to follow Yuichi after graduation. What transpires thereafter complicates their dreams of playing together on the court and so much more.

My Rate: 7 (amzn.to/3L6SKPZ)


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A Lotus Flower in the Mud by Tamekou

 

Following the death of his parents, Motoharu raises his younger brother Akio. All on his own, Motoharu starts selling his body to make ends meet. Akio, an honors student with a bright future, often catches Motoharu sleeping with his "clients" and cleans up after him. But, despite the "perfect little brother" image, Akio harbors a dangerous brotherly love...

My Rate: 7 (amzn.to/3zrHSJT)


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An Unmapped Country, Somewhere In This World by Nikke Taino

 

"This is a kiss for my seven years of love for you."
Letting his curiosity guide him on a trip around the world, Shin's hard work has allowed him to infiltrate a land completely cut off from the world, the "unmapped country," Oraie. In a country filled with mystery, Shin meets the noble young king Musutia and his cool and refined servant, the beauty Noe. In order to save the life of Musutia, infected with a near fatal disease unique to Oraie, Shin bears witness to the repeated practice of a "healing kiss" between lord and retainer. In wake of Noe's burning lust, will Shin...? Will a day come when lord and vassal can "kiss for love," before they both go crazy from yearning? Penned with all of Taino Nikke's power of craft, we give you a beautiful tale of fated love in a small fantastical land.

My Rate: 7 (amzn.to/3L5uH3X)


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A House Near the Station with a Wizard by Yuumi Imai

 

In a real estate agency of an ever so slightly odd shopping street works Tsukasa Amamiya, who has been subject to daily, passionate advances by wizard and potential tenant Mitsuki. After being introduced to several properties that match his criteria, Mitsuki ultimately lays down one final, tricky condition: "If you come live with me, Tsukasa, then I'll decide on this place." Tsukasa, hoping to prevail in the situation he finds himself in, lies and says he has a partner. But from then on, things around him start taking a turn for the weird...? A mysterious tale of love between an overly-confident wizard and a seemingly aloof -- but secretly sentimental -- guy with glasses.

My Rate: 7 (amzn.to/4cLm4qK)


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Orison: A Wish A Prayer by Anji Seina

 

After overworking himself in the city, Nagisa returns back to the small fishing village he once called home. A place filled with painful memories and regret becomes all too real as his childhood friend, Kaito, shows up at his home. There was a reason Nagisa left his hometown in the first place and the last person he wanted to see was Kaito. Even after all these years, Nagisa's feelings have remained the same, hiding just beneath the surface. After the tragic events that unfolded in this little fishing village, can Nagisa and Kaito find closure? Or will memories of the past hinder their future?

My Rate: 7 (amzn.to/3RTyfd9)


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Wish of God by Juugorou Isaka

 

College students, Takehide and Yuuta, have been roommates for a couple of years now. They've enjoyed each other's company and cohabiting has been smooth sailing so far. Then, out of the blue, Takehide confesses his feelings for Yuuta. All Yuuta could think of was, "I always saw you as my friend. Was that not good enough for you?" As Yuuta dwells on the confession in the park, a Shisa (statue wards that protect one from evil spirits) is given to him by a mysterious man. If that incident wasn't odd enough, the Shisa asks for both Takehide and Yuuta's help to find his pair (Shisa are placed together in pairs.) Through the ventures of finding this Shisa his pair, the two roommates also go on the endeavor of realizing each other's feelings.

My Rate: 7 (amzn.to/3zsCpCA)


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Under One Roof With the Beast by Chihaya Kuroiwa

 

Daigo is starting college in the spring, joining his twin cousins, Jin and Shin. Daigo always had a crush on Jin since he was a child, but Shin was always the one who couldn’t leave him alone. Shin finds out that Daigo has a crush on Jin, and aggressively presses Shin about it, telling him to pick him instead of Jin. Since Shin and Jin are identical, Daigo gets confused. His heart starts beating faster as he looks into Shin’s eyes and…?!

My Rate: 7 (amzn.to/4eJBlKG)


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Zhenniao by Yayohi Monzen

 

In this land, there exists a bird called a Zhen. Thanks to the bird's appetite for toxic foods, poison amassed inside the bird's body changes its color, creating beautiful, vibrant wings. The strength of the poison is the pride of the Zhen. However, unaware of the danger, people became attracted to the beauty of these wings and owning the exquisite birds became a status symbol. Cai Hong, who is reputed to be the most beautiful Zhen, and General Fei, whose elder brother was killed by Cai Hong's poison, find themselves intermingled in a love-hate, animalistic Yaoi fantasy!

My Rate: 8 (amzn.to/3VOpceN)


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