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See You After Quarantine? (2021)

 See You After Quarantine? was a cute and nice COVID-19 romance. The starting point was quite unrealistic, but I suppose they should find a way to put in contact a Japanese man with a Taiwanese guy, and in this way, it worked. I really liked the character of Itsuki Sato and Chen Bo Chun was sweet. I also liked a lot the supporting character of Zhao Chi Dong, he was so well developed that he felt like he deserved his own story. Of course this is mostly a romance built upon video chat, but nevertheless it was good. It was sweet and comforting. Not sure it will survive the time, but for now, it was nice. HEA. You can see it on GagaOOLala and Viki. Heat Level: 2/6.

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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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Second Chance (2021)

 Second Chance has a lot of potential but I think it did not reach the target. There are three couples in this series and sincerely no one of them is well developed. Starting from the less, Near and M, I had even difficulties to understand they were a couple at first. The story felt disconnected from the series. Then Paper and Sky, supposedly the main couple, but Sky spent half the series in a hospital bed... not really the right way to develop a romance. In the end the only one that was sort of good is Chris and Jeno, but, again, not so much. All in all, Second Chance was not bad, but it felt incomplete. HEA. You can see it on iQIYI and Viki. 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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Twilight Out of Focus by Janome

Film enthusiast Mao Tsuchiya and his lone wolf roommate Hisashi Otomo make three promises:

① That Mao will never tell anyone that Hisashi is gay and has a boyfriend,
② That Hisashi will never approach Mao “in that way,” and
③ That they’ll respect each other’s “private time.”

The second-years’ ground rules should ensure a peaceful life together in their dorm, but reality is never as simple as it seems in the movies, and some things are not so easily promised...

My Rate: 8 (amzn.to/3wglP7g)


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Ten Count by Rihito Takarai

Corporate secretary Shirotani suffers from obsessive-compulsive disorder in this doctor-patient romance fraught with compulsion!

Corporate secretary Shirotani suffers from obsessive-compulsive disorder. One day he meets Kurose, a therapist who offers to take him through a ten-step program to cure him of his compulsion. As the two go through each of the ten steps, Shirotani’s attraction to his counselor grows.

My Rate: 8 (amzn.to/3OIveL9)


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Paint with Love (2021)

 Paint with Love was funny, but it has some holes in the plot that prevent me from fully enjoy the story. For example, why Phab had to go work for Maze, when he has just received a commission that fully covers what he had to repay Maze? and why the amount of the debt is oscillating everytime? And how come Phab, who has never worked as a graphic designer, is so good in using all the tools for his work without anyone teaching him... I could go on, but that is just in the first episodes... Then there is the side plot, who could have been good and instead it felt like I had to hate all the characters involved, the two actors, their managers... totally disliked that part. So, in the end, I think the fault here is of the screenwriter, actors and setting were good, and there were sparks of possibly being a good series. HEA. You can see it on GagaOOLala. Heat Level: 4/6.

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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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My Sweet Dear (2021)

 My Sweet Dear is esthetically beautiful but it fell a little short on the story. Yoon Do Gun and Choi Jung Woo are good together, and even if the story is not particularly sexy, there are sexy vibes between them, making you feel like you had seen more than what you really had. Other than that, this is a typically enemies to lovers thrope, not particular original, and above all, I think they didn't give us enough insight on the character of Choi Jung Woo, therefore losing a chance to make him something more than just a sexy eye candy. HEA. You can see it on Viki and WeTV. 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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Innocent (2021)

 Innocent had a good idea, and, being short, it didn't feel like they dragged too much the story, but in a way I think it was a little bit confusing. They decided to mix the story with flashback and indeed, the most important part of the story, how Yu Shi/Noah and Wu Zheng met, was sort of ruined by that. Moreover, one of the point it made me wary to see the series at first, Wu Zheng having a girlfriend, is basically non-existing, cause Wu Zheng leaves her right after meeting Yu Shi. This is a part of the series I liked, Wu Zheng is totally committed to the relationship, even if he hadn't previous experience with men. I think the bipolarism of Yu Shi/Noah wasn't well dealt, and above all, I doubt Wu Zheng could have been easily understand and accept that like they showed. HEA. You can see it on GagaOOLala and Viki. Heat Level: 4/6.

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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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Wolf Magic by Zippo Natsuki

Cool and popular Nagase has no problem getting men to respond to his good looks and charm! But has he ever really been adored? And why is his ultra-shy friend Higuchi suddenly on his mind every minute of the day?

Wolf Magic tempts and teases with the trembling excitement of first love! Will a quiet florist find the man of his dreams during business hours? And can an innocent friendship blossom into full-blown romance?

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


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Ginza Neon Paradise by Unohana

After the Great War ended, Aoi resumed his life as a professional interpreter for occupation forces. Regardless, his heart will always be unsatisfied unless he knew the last destiny of his dear childhood friend, Takahiko. Takahiko was a man with endless problems; from his dispute with his father to his complicated relationship with many women. That man who spent one night together with Aoi before his draft..., suddenly shows his face again after three years. Were the feelings between them already became a part of the forgotten past or will it finally bloom above the ruined city...? Ginza, the neon town, becomes the witness.

"Ginza Neon Paradise" is a Showa-era roman packaged in beautiful but lonely aesthetic, a masterpiece by Unohana you should never miss.

My Rate: 8 (amzn.to/3SyGY4d)


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Ishibashi Defense Corps Official by Unohana

I want to bury my face in that nape." Kokubunji, a tough-looking Bo Uni student, endures rigorous training. Kokubunji prepares for a weekend alone with his beloved boyfriend, Wataru Ishibashi, a pure white angel with a refreshing smile that complements his white summer uniform and well-toned body. This is their chance to finally embark on the path that would make them one. To remove all obstacles, including Ishibashi's admiring cousin and post-graduation plans, and to fight for their future, Kokubunji gives his all again today! "Wataru is my 'justice!'" It's a story of a love-defense battle fought by Kokubunji, the top student in his class.

My Rate: 7 (amzn.to/3HXEyY0)


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