Elisa Rolle's Blog, page 46

The First Class is Civil Law by Fumi Yoshinaga

 

Tamiya meets Tohdou at Teinou University when he is unexpectedly French kissed by him at his zemi's, or seminar's, launch party! While Tamiya is somewhat put off by the unexpected kiss, considering the other students were forced to strip, he is grateful to Tohdou and they soon begin a curious friendship. But things become a little rocky when Tohdou admits he is gay and asks Tamiya to become his lover... Tamiya is adamant about being straight. But as Tohdou continues to pursue him, he starts to think about his past relationships and his inability to associate with girls. And when one of his professors makes a move on him, Tamiya begins to wonder if he should take Tahdou up on his offer after all.

My Rate: 8 (amzn.to/3xRype2)


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Gerard & Jacques by Fumi Yoshinaga

 

As far as romantic first encounters go, meeting in a high-class brothel isn't typical. Gerard becomes Jacques' first and last patron, when he buys freedom for the boy after sleeping with him. However, Gerard gives Jacques a challenge--can a spoiled child of the nobility survive on his own and earn his living without selling his body? Jacques rises to the challenge, and ends up as Gerard's houseboy, doing manual labor. Gradually he begins to see that Gerard is not quite the savage he first thought, but will this revelation lead to something more?

My Rate: 8 (amzn.to/3UzVA5s)


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The Moon And Sandals by Fumi Yoshinaga

As a newly appointed high school teacher, Ida has yet to gain confidence in his abilities. His insecurity grows worse when he feels someone intensely staring at him during class. The piercing eyes belong to a tall, intimidating student ― Koichi Kobayashi. What exactly should Ida do about it? Is it discontent that fuels Kobayashi's sultry gaze... or could it be something else?

With the schoolyard as a backdrop, Fumi Yoshinaga, creator of Antique Bakery, Flower of Life and Solfege, presents Moon and Sandals ― a feel-good boy's love story and a long awaited manga series!

My Rate: 8 (amzn.to/3xWMZ3Z)

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Deep Night (2024)

I want to start saying that I like Deep Night, but it also puzzled me... the story revolves around a Host Club in Bangkok, now maybe the host clubs in Thailand are different from those in Japan (Japanese yaoi mangas have sort of idealized host clubs), but I don't think so. Host Clubs are maybe a little more classier than stripping joints, but I don't think they are like they presented us in Deep Night... more than an Host Club, Deep Night seemed like the Las Vegas venues of The Cirque of Soleil. So an innocent viewer could believe sex was not involved, but that will not explain why Khemthis is jealous of Wela... Anyway, long blabbering to say that the prostitution topic is not faced front, but they just took the road of everyone know what is happening, so we will not explain furthermore. Said that, Khemthis and Wela are cute, their story is more fluffier than expected, their chemistry is good, the love story is nicely built, intimacy is there, not too much, not too low, sexy enough, less skin than expected. There was just one thing that I think it was the most awkard sexy scene I have ever seen in a BL drama: the final love scene, when everything is explained and everyone is happy it was... a handjob! Really, I had to look at it two time to be sure of what I was seeing, and yes, it was a handjob... never before I laughed so much for a love scene... HEA. You can see it on iQIYI. Heat Level: 5/6.

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Heat Level:1/6: glances, caress, hugs, no kisses2/6: kisses, closed mouth or camera angles3/6: full kisses, clothes on4/6: full kisses, some clothes off, hands above the waist, pants stay on5/6: most clothes off, they have sex, but it’s masked, no sexy sounds6/6: full nudity mostly hidden by camera angles, they have sex, sexy sounds

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Kiss Blue by Keiko Kinoshita

 

He doesn’t remember when it began, but it seems Tomosaka has been in love with Noda forever. The thing is, he can’t exactly confess his feelings because the two are best friends. And to protect the friendship, Tomosaka has to lock away his feelings deep inside him. From Keiko Kinoshita, the same person who gave us LITTLE CRYBABY and YOU AND HARUJION, comes a story that explores the boundaries between love and friendship. Lose yourself within the pages of KISS BLUE.

My Rate: 8 (www.amazon.com/Kiss-Blue-Yaoi-Keiko-Kinoshita/dp/1569707162/)


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Yebisu Celebrities by Shinri Fuwa

 

Haruka Fujinami is a struggling college student looking for work when one day he lands a dream job working for design firm Yebisu Graphics. Nicknamed "Yebrities" for its pool of highly talented and very handsome designers, it doesn't take long for Haruka to figure out his new boss may have spotted more in him than just talent. What's a part-timer to do?

My Rate: 8 (amzn.to/3JCzj0F)


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Ginger Honey by Isaku Natsume

 

On his way home from school, Minoru discovers his older brother, Yoshino, making out with his male gym teacher! To confuse the matter even more, he also notices his brother’s best friend, Seto, shooting longing glances at Yoshino! And for some reason that revelation makes Minoru’s chest hurt. Could what he’s feeling actually be love?! It’s an odd-couple romance between the intimidating tough guy and the too-proper younger brother! Volume also includes bonus romantic short stories involving Yoshino and Sugaya from Devil’s Honey.

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


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Passion by Shinobu Gotoh and Shoko Takaku

 

Shima, a teacher, and Hikaru, a high school student, have pledged to spend the time between now and Hikaru’s graduation to lose themselves in each other’s arms. No matter how many times their bodies join, Hikaru can't figure out Shima's feelings. With the two consumed by passion, graduation day approaches...

My Rate: 8 (amzn.to/4b9QXog)


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Night of a Thousand Nights by Keiko Kinoshita

 

Growing up in a single parent household with an abusive father, Sora always took comfort in knowing that his best friend and neighbor Tetsuya is always there for him. Their relationship has always been a close one, but when they realize they're beginning to develop feelings for each other beyond the boundaries of "best friends", Tetsuya starts to avoid Sora all together.
Will they be able to regain the comfortable friendship they once shared? Or will it all fall apart?

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


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Color by Mikiyo Tsuda and Eiki Eiki

 

Theirs was a miraculous and fateful first encounter! In a trance, Takashiro Tsuda gazed at the artwork that shared the same title as the work he had created. The title "Color," and the artist: Sakae Fujiwara. This coincidence was the driving force that led the men to inevitably meet, but what bond, if any, will the artists share?

My Rate: 8 (amzn.to/3U7UAUD)


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