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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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Black Sun by Uki Ogasawara

 

Gerun Fortress, under the command of Officer Leonard de Limbourg, is attacked by the prestigious general Jemaru Jan of the Middle Eastern Empire. With no hope of winning, Leonard offers his head in exchange for the safety of any survivors left in the fortress. But Jemaru isn't into executions, and torturing prisoners of war is much more interesting. Forced to sleep with a man that is his enemy, Leonard's feelings of shame overtake his mind, but lust overtakes his body...

My Rate: 8 (amzn.to/4d4R9XF)


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Engage by Yuu Minaduki

 

The greatest love is one that surmounts even the greatest obstacles in this romance featuring Naru from the Love Nest series.

When a young chef confesses his love to a mysterious and attractive older stranger, he’s drawn into a deep web of intrigue and buried family history that could threaten his attraction to the only man he’s ever loved.

The highlight of chef Mei Suzumori’s year is the Tanabata Festival—the one day a year when a pair of mythical lovers reunites. For Mei, it’s the day that a mysterious, handsome stranger visits his adopted family’s restaurant to buy tasty seasonal taiyaki. This year, unable to hold his feelings for the attractive stranger back any longer, Mei professes his love—and finds he’s linked to the enigmatic Naru by a bond much deeper and more complicated than he ever imagined.

My Rate: 8 (amzn.to/4b4wwJ9)


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