Elisa Rolle's Blog, page 53

Tableau Numéro 20 by est em

 

Ten years ago, while still a student, Maurice stumbled across an illustration in an artist's sketchbook that instantly captivated him. A drawing of a beautiful youth with sad, gentle eyes, an expression that spoke of love and forgiveness. Now settled into his successful career as an art restoration expert, Maurice is shocked by the sudden appearance of a young man who looks exactly like the one in the drawing. Who, in fact, insists that he is the one in the drawing... A collection of short stories by the incomparable est em.

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

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The Sadistic Ghost Doesn't Allow Me to Sleep by Tokishiba

Yuuji falls for his coworker and receives a wedding invite from him. He drowns his sorrows then goes to bed frustrated. During the night, he gets haunted by a sexual ghost. The next night, the ghost appears again and it seems that the ghost is interested in him.

My Rate: 8 (amzn.to/3VDy7kM)

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Send Them a Farewell Gift for the Lost Time by Cocomi

 

For four years, Naruse was swept up in his love for his novelist boyfriend, Toui. But tiring of his flightiness and lack of commitment, Naruse finally walks away from his relationship.

Or at least, he tries to. Every time he runs into Toui, they seem to get tangled in one another's emotions and end up sleeping together. They argue and fight, then afterwards comes the pang of regret. Maybe their relationship is doomed to fail. Or maybe, it just needs a new angle...

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

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Restart After Coming Back Home by Cocomi

 

Hotheaded Kozuka Mitsuomi left his home in the country for a sophisticated life in Tokyo. Unfortunately, at age 25, he's fired from his job and returns home in disgrace. As he tries to rediscover himself, he meets Kumai Yamato, a man about his age who was adopted into his community while Mitsuomi was away. The sweet and even-tempered Yamato is hiding his own pain, and as the two men connect, they start a journey together.

My Rate: 9 (amzn.to/4amIhuQ)

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Happy of the End by Tanaka Ogeretsu

 

Dazed and confused, Chihiro awakes on a pile of garbage with memories of wedding still fresh in his mind. When out of the blue a young man named Keito appears before him. Instantly,  he then recalls the night he spent with this person. The booze! The hotel! The punch to his face!

Chihiro may not have a place to call home currently and Keito may not be a good person by any means, but maybe the two of them could be happy together.

My Rate: 8 (amzn.to/43MVD0U)

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White & Black by Kumiko Misasagi

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White Angel Kouki and Black Angel Eiji must deliver departed souls into the afterlife. The angels age as they consume the souls in order to ferry the souls either to heaven or to hell. The unexpected happens as Eiji begins to age rapidly, leaving Kouki to wonder about the short time they have left together.

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


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Ultras by est em

 

An avid game of love between rivals!
Soccer fans are notorious, but ultras like Al and Leon take it to another level! They eat, breathe, and sleep for their beloved teams and their rivalries, like the rivalry between Liberta and FC Madrid.
When the Spanish national soccer team wins the European championship, fans around the country unite to celebrate. Sparks fly when Al and Leon first meet amidst the festivities, but what happens when these two ultras unknowingly find themselves on opposite sides of a passionate rivalry!?
Other exciting stories in this anthology include: Say Hello to Mr. Smith, The Onlooker, Who Killed Oscar?, and Local y Visitante.

My Rate: 8 (amzn.to/43CC8YN)


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Bad Boys, Happy Home by Shoowa

 

Life sucks, and high school bad boy Akamatsu needs an outlet for his pent-up frustrations. Seven, a homeless guy living in a nearby park, is just the outlet Akamatsu needs. Soon, he finds himself heading to the park every day just to pick a fight, even though he never wins. So when Seven ends up kicked out of his favorite sleeping spot, Akamatsu decides there’s only one possible solution to retain his fighting partner…invite Seven home to live with him!

My Rate: 8 (amzn.to/3xsl37C)


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Anti Reset (2024)

 Anti Reset is the 4th, and at the moment last, BL drama produced by the same company, the other three being VIP Only, Stay by My Side and You Are Mine. Starting from the fact that all four drama are good and very romantic, Anti Reset is maybe a little bit too slow and aseptic. Ok, indeed it's the love story between a human and an AI, so maybe being aseptic is expected, but I was sort of feeling like the emotional block that the human character, Chu Yi Ping, is living, has not being really cured by his forging a relationship with Ever 9. To me it seems that he has just found a way to remain safe in his isolation. Anyway, this is just my perception, the actors are quite good in conveying both characters and even if in slow motion, you arrive to care for them. HEA. You can see it on GagaOOLala. Heat Level: 3/6.

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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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Steal Moon by Makoto Tateno

 

After losing in a street fight, Coyote has to be Nozomi's servant. Nozomi has him held captive in an online peep room called "Digital angels". Attracted by the fore of the beautiful Nozomi, Coyote hatches a plan... Futuristic SF Boys love major title!

My Rate: 8 (amzn.to/49kmOB4)


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