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I Want To Feel You Because I Like You by Noda Matsumoto

 

With the help of a friendly ghost, Masaki, Ono-sensei can examine his young patient's teeth without much fuss. It seems that only Ono-sensei and children can see Masaki. He brings a calming presence, which is convenient for children at the dentist and for Ono-sensei as well. But is he really a ghost? He doesn't remember much about his past but for some reason, he's very attached to Ono-sensei. So much so that Masaki hangs out around the office and even walks Ono-sensei home. Once they reach the entrance to Ono-sensei's apartment however, Masaki is asked to stay out. Ono-sensei doesn't want Masaki to know that something else haunts him behind closed doors.

My Rate: 7 (amzn.to/45BkCVC)


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At 25:00 in Akasaka (2024)

 Finally a Japanese drama I can say I liked, no ifs or buts. It was since My Personal Weatherman that I didn't like a drama so much, At 25:00 in Akasaka is completely different from MPW, but it's on the same level of satisfaction for me. I liked it so much I even forgot that I didn't find attractive at all the actor playing Hayama, at least for my personal taste: despite that, Hayama and Shirasaki worked so good as a couple that at episode 10 I almost changed idea, and indeed started to think Hayama was a little bit sexy. Shirasaki was cute from beginning to the end. At 25:00 in Akasaka is not particularly heavy on the sex scenes as it was MPW, but really you don't miss it at all, these two men are giving you plenty of thrill even if they actually kiss, more or less three times in total, and just one sex scene. HEA. You can see it on GagaOOLala (totally worthy renewing my subscription). Heat Level: 4/6.

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Manga: amzn.to/4cuPWYi

Heat Level:
1/6: glances, caress, hugs, no kisses
2/6: kisses, closed mouth or camera angles
3/6: full kisses, clothes on
4/6: full kisses, some clothes off, hands above the waist, pants stay on
5/6: most clothes off, they have sex, but it’s masked, no sexy sounds
6/6: full nudity mostly hidden by camera angles, they have sex, sexy sounds

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Silent Voice by Atsuki Kyouyama

 

Meet Hikita. Small, awkward and quiet, he’s the runt of the high school baseball team. His habitual glare scares off everyone - everyone, that is, except Imai, star of the baseball team. Hikita’s fierce dedication to baseball earns him Imai’s friendship and respect...and perhaps more than that, as the two spend quiet evenings alone after practice in the club room. Atsuki Kyoyama’s unique style and delicate touch fills every line of Silent Voice with emotion so tender you’ll lose yourself in Imai and Hikita’s struggle to understand and accept their blossoming romance.

My Rate: 8 (amzn.to/3z6Xd2q)


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Sighing Kiss by Riyu Yamakami

 

The classic love triangle gets a new twist in this school-age love story.

Tanabe likes Akira. Akira likes Tatsuya. And really no one knows who Tatsuya is lusting after! But when Akira decides that unrequited love isn’t all that noble and responds to Tanabe’s advances, Tatsuya confesses!? Akira isn’t sure which way is up let alone which way lies love!

My Rate: 8 (amzn.to/3xoN5Bp)


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The Color of Love by Kiyo Ueda

 

Nao is a high-school student with a secret he carefully hides from everybody: he's fallen in love with his close friend, Hira. But, Nao is terrified when he suspects Hira might have noticed his feelings!

My Rate: 8 (amzn.to/3KPQ0WZ)


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Seven Days: Monday–Sunday by Rihito Takarai and Venio Tachibana

 

The rules were clear: they could date for a week. But someone forgot to tell love!

On a whim, high school third-year Yuzuru Shino asks out first-year Toji Seryo, who is notorious for being a weeklong lover—he’ll date the first girl to ask him out Monday morning and then promptly dump her by the following Monday! The boys start dating, and by Tuesday, the first inklings of attraction hit. Can these two put words to their feelings before Monday comes, or are old habits too hard to break?

My Rate: 9 (amzn.to/3VM39Xn) N.B. The movie adaptation is very good, the actor playing Yuzuru Shino maybe is a little less angel like than the manga, the actor is more masculine, but aside that very good adaptation.


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Kiseki Chapter 2 (2024)

 Using the word "miracle" in the blurb was probably a way to make you believe Kiseki Chapter 2 was somewhat romantic... don't be fooled. The kindest way to define this short (luckily) drama is soft porn; the facial expression of these two couples in episode 3, while consuming the act was embarrassing, you could clearly see it was fake, there was no emotion at all. Will I save something of this drama? it was a good ad spot to visit Tokyo. You can see it on GagaOOLala. Heat Level: 5/6.

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Heat Level:
1/6: glances, caress, hugs, no kisses
2/6: kisses, closed mouth or camera angles
3/6: full kisses, clothes on
4/6: full kisses, some clothes off, hands above the waist, pants stay on
5/6: most clothes off, they have sex, but it’s masked, no sexy sounds
6/6: full nudity mostly hidden by camera angles, they have sex, sexy sounds


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Open The Door To Your Heart by Yugi Yamada

 

Honda's life is anything but exciting; he works as a public tax accountant for the city. Honda and Shunji are cousins, but when Shunji's parents passed away, he was adopted into Honda's family. Yet, Shunji went missing for 10 years. Now, when Honda is reunited with his younger brother, his life is flipped up-side-down! What do they have to say to each other after all these years?

My Rate: 8 (amzn.to/4cpx1hA)


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The Flower That Seems to Truly Dance by Saki Tsukahara

 

"No one can know about these feelings. But at least I can think of you while I dance."

It's the 16th year of the Showa era (1941), and Soutarou Kuramoto, the son of a distinguished family, is returning from his studies abroad with something on his mind. As a child, he told his best friend, Haroumi Asuma, "I hate the way you dance."

Determined to apologize, he visits Haroumi, but the young man — now a renowned dancer — deftly avoids him. Or perhaps there's another reason why he won't meet with Shoutarou...?

Set in an era where connecting with the person you love wasn't easy, a reunion with a childhood friend allows a long hidden love to bloom.

My Rate: 8 (amzn.to/3z1jPB7)


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My Beautiful Man by Yuu Nagira and Megumi Kitano

 

Hira has always dreaded the first day of new classes. Ever since he was little, he's had a stutter that only worsens when he's anxious, causing Hira to always sink to the bottom of the social pyramid. This year of his high school career might not have been any different if it weren't for him: Kiyoi, the most beautiful and kingly man Hira has ever seen. Normally, their lives would never intersect, but Hira suddenly gets a chance to grow closer with Kiyoi when he's made the popular group's gofer and gets Kiyoi's phone number! Hira treasures every order Kiyoi gives him and every bit of change he's handed to run errands... Is this what they call love?

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


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