just_m3h's manga / #multiple stories(215)

Magnolia is a forest fiend who loves the altogether too human Emille and loses him over and over and over. You see, fiends live forever, and humans, not so much. Emille is reborn a hundred times and Magnolia loves and watches him grow old and burries him for centuries. So incredibly sad and beautiful. My poor heart. So unique, love the time skips, the suspense, the storytelling. Superb. 5* Yui is a disillusioned young guy who can't stand the sight of his pretty face that seems to be all he is valued for. Until he meets Nishino, who could care less about Yui's face I loved Nishino's personality. The no-nonsense completely sincere and just frankly self assured manner he excudes, ahhh. "I no longer think the luna moth's wings are prettier than you". My. Heart. 5* Shin is an astronaut carrying out a mission on a distant planet, testing it for habitability. His every day ends with reporting his mission to his colleague and friend Rukiya, who is dirtside on Earth and everynight is spent with the AI Rukiya built who can transform to look just like him. When his mission ends and he sets a course for Earth, though, things take an unexpected turn. So heartbreaking, good Lord. How could they have been so close yet so far? Never leave things unsaid. An unbelievably unique yaoi plot. Incredible. Definitely nothing "pandering to teenage girls" about this at all 5*

1: About a straight uke (prostitute, kinda, at an oppabu) who seems to be way too open to trying gay sex and a gay guy (newly minted self-made CEO) who is trying his damned best and failing hard to keep his hands off the uke. Edit: Megu (Keita) is honestly so brave. He thought he was straight but fell for Mitsuomi and he quit his job at the oppabu and confessed even when he had such a high possibility of being rejected. I don't think I could do that. Hats off to him, really. Mitsuomi reacted really well, though. I also love that Mitsuomi genuinely just wanted to help him, it softens the blow of his indecision and denseness. It was hot and sweet. 5 4: About the reserved judo club president Morinaga and his classmate Kiryuu, the popular handsome guy who keeps confessing to him. Some nuance is there, but mostly a porny, kinky oneshot with likable characters. 4.4 5 Shin is the student apprentice who came to work at Daiki's workplace (a construction site) for a week. They become close pretty quickly and apparently start to date. Mangaka should definitely have shown how they started to date, I do not appreciate that cut. But. But, that sex, though. Mind numbingly hot with an unexpected uke. Ahhh. 4.9

Boss and subordinate, the sub is an m but the boss is the bottom. The first one was so meh. Boring, no real chemistry, and the story was all over the place. 3.5 Tarou confesses to the barista at the café he frequents and it's mutual! But the barista is hiding something... I really really liked them together and the uke was so lovely, especially. He's so gentle, and I love how the seme can't keep his hands off of him. They are super ultra cute together!! 5 42.5

Okay, just, first of all. Stories like these are why I got into yaoi in the first place!! The angst, the uncertainty, the passion, the intricate backstories. I'm here for it, yer hear?! 1: Jin, a chef who works at a yakuza dude's café, picks up the desolate Leo off the streets and gives him a place in his home. Leo is a host who ran away from home and gets mixed up in some awful shit. I love their dynamic, love stories where someone is picked up off the streets and given a second chance, in general. The way the man busted in to save him, dang. Totally rooting for them. 2: About Kaname, who was possibly forced to have sex and work in some kinda drug trafficking nightclub, and was saved by the boss of a rival club, who came to bust the place (he doesn't allow drug deals on his turf). The boss is so hooooot. And just, the angst and them finally getting together was SO yummmmyyy. ~Aahh. I'm full! 5*, easy peasy My only complaint is, they need to have fleshed these out. 10 chapters each would have been amazing. But even 5 each would have been great.

Obviously, the best thing about them was consent. Not that that should be something to praise someone about; that should be the bare minimum. But the balatant way in which consent was given each and every time, there's NO WAY the mangaka wasn't trying to make a point. Having said that, the plots lacked oomph, mostly because each story was so short. 1: Zenya, who misses his childhood home filled with furry little animals, and his fated pair Takeru, whose bloodline carries traces of cat demons. I liked it, thought it was nice, if a little boring. Enjoyed the heat scene, wish Zenya had teased him more. That was yummy. 4.4 4: Ren, an up and coming VJ, and Soichirou, his sound guy. It was hot, I really liked how confident Ren was and how he pushed Soichirou out of his comfort zone in all the right ways. The sex scene was nosebleed level hot. They are really good together 4.7 6: Ryousuke, an indie band's bassist, reunites with Keita, bassist turned manager, who was Ryo's inspiration to go pro years back. Only, Ryo doesn't realise who he is at first. This was sweet, hot, a huge cliché and generally, just light, fun and enjoyable. 4.4 Overall: light interesting stories, two of them interconnected. 4.5

Koki is a bottom with abandonment issues who only sleeps with virgins. His one night stand with Masumi, a gentle guy who just got dumped, was supposed to be a one time thing. But Masumi turns out to be eaxctly what Koki needed. I actually really enjoyed Koki's personality he more honest, and less shallow than other characters that fit this mould, I also really loved how Masumi was helpless and held his ground and pushed for his needs. 5 5: Random oneshot about childhood friends who are secretly in love with each other and a brief misunderstanding that happens before they get together. Overall, it was okay. No troubling elements, but also boring and forgettable. The overprotective brother was a nice touch, though. 4.2 Overall: 4.6

Chap 1: About childhood friends Satoru and Aya, who just started dating in uni. They haven't had sex yet because Aya is anxious about his lack of pubic hair. He finally tells Satoru, but Satoru says he wants to see! The 2nd chapter about the couple is just a filler about a bout of jealousy. It's much less yaoi and much more shounen ai, even if most of the plot revolved around them having sex. It was rather boring and forgettable, but certainly not offensive. 4.2 Chap 3: Story about the socially awkward new hire, Fushimi and his supervisor Hira. Hira tries to help Fushimi, who was bullied before and is so traumatised that he cannot meet people's eyes, become more social. In the process, Fushimi falls in love and confesses, only to be told that Hira is already gay and Fushimi is just his type. This was definitely my favourite from the lot. I really, really liked Hira. He was so genuine and nice and Fushimi was also pretty sweet. I think, though, all the nice and supportive side characters really lend to the pleasant feel of the story. Just one concern. Author doesn't address the jealousy, that looks like it could potentially fester. Hope not. 4.6 5: A oneshot about Sakae and Chikusa, who are in uni, dating and about to have sex for the first time. They don't end up doing it because Chikusa forgets the condom at home! This, again, had pretty much nothing to offer interms of plot, but the message was important. Sakae says he's fine without but Chikusa says Sakae is too important to him for that. They wait. That's it, that's the whole story. But I still liked that Chikusa was so responsible, it's such a rare thing in semes his age. 4.4 Overall: 4.4

First is a sextra to some longer story. About jealousy. Kinda hot. Wanna read the main.4.5 Second one about doctors who fall in love and finally confess. No real detailed plot. 4.1

Actors, one younger but naturally talented, the other a senpai, but not popular. The senpai has to sleep with execs tk keep the roles coming, the kouhai finds out and puts a stop to it. It was pretty sweet and I really enjoyed overall but need to read a future in which the uke succeeds as an actor. Three friends who develop their relationship into a threesome effortlessly. I can't believe I am saying this, but... this might actually top Choberryba! It is such a good threesome, so unbelievably hot and so healthy!!

First and foremost: I love multiple story anthologies with good plots and great characters, they are so entertaining and enjoyable! 1: Kensuke doesn't particularly know Matsui well and feels threatened by his good looks and competence. On the other hand, Matsui is jealous of Kensuke, who gets to be in the Planning Dept., just like Matsui has always wanted. However, when the rest of their coworkers bail on them during what was supposed to be an all night drinking fest at Matsui's place, they end up drinking alone and goading each other into having sex! I really loved Matsui's softness when it comes to Kensuke how quickly he manages to destroy Kensuke's inferiority complex (which had the potential to turn ugly, fast), and without even knowing about it, at first! Also, Matsui being switched to the Planning Dept., like he had always dreamt of, honestly, that made me SO happy! He deserves it! I think it was incredibly selfish of his boss to stifle him like that, Planning boss is so much better, in comparison. Really glad that Sasaki won, he really needed that. Anyway, love that they're together and still just as in love, so many years after ^.^! Also, love how in tune they are with each other's feelings and needs! It's great! 5 extra 1: Tomonari breezed through life with nepotism and doesn't really care about his job or the burden he is causing to his poor supervisor, chief Sasamoto, at work. That is, until the day he saw chief Sadamoto being done in the storage room by the Director, who was using Tomonari's incompetence as an excuse to get his dirty hands on Sadamoto and punish him. Tomonari becomes determined to not only shape up and prevent future punishment, but also teach Sasamoto that sex should never be a punishment, but should rather be a reward. It was short and awkward, but the sincerity with which Tominari loved him, that's impossible to hate! 4.5 extra 2: Tatsumi (a professional boxer) is getting mixed signals from his trainer Sho, whom he's known for a long time. Tatsumi thought "helping him masturbate to keep him focused during matches" was just an excuse for Sho to get his hands on him. But Sho keeps blowing hot and cold, and leaves Tatsumi confused. Turns out he was waiting for consent and an affirmation of his feelings, the whole time! Men really need to learn to just communicate their feelings, wow. 4.4 extra 3: Ryoji is helping Shota prepare to be a spy (?) by teaching him how to hide weapons in his anus. Basically, college students will find any excuse to have sex. Closeted college students with feelings for each other? Literally, any excuse! Despite the ridiculous premise, was still okay. Pretty hot, if nothing much else. 4.2 extra 4: Masaru reluctantly moves back home with his dad and supposedly delinquent cousin, Daiki. Turns out, Daiki is completely different from what he had been expecting. I genuinely am so happy that Daiki getting the attention and love he absolutely deserves, the precious little beb! Both from Masari, and his dad. I hate the bit about the gang, but the extras soften the blow somewhat. Still hate it, though. Glad Daiki immediately voiced his feelings about Masaru's misunderstanding. And gladder still, with the tiny tidbit about how Masaru protected Daiki's honour. Just be happy my lovelies! 5