My "Toy" is Connected to My Best Friend
This is just like a melodrama. Miscommunication galore. There’s a lot of sex mixed with guilt. I liked the aspect where the dark haired MC is like the heir to a shrine. I found that part very beautiful. It’s basically rape, and the plot is just pretty weird… I really liked the extra at the end of volume two with them being kind of awkward at the start of their relationship (after being friends for so long). I would’ve liked to see more of that fluff instead of the overly drawn out, bland drama
Koi Wa Etude!
This starts off with blackmail, but it becomes cute near the end. Also, sexual assault? Like you don’t just kiss someone randomly and get off easily. I don’t know if it was the fast pacing, but I didn’t really enjoy this the way other people did. Mid.
Teach Me to Love
This is actually a pretty nice read. The two leads are perfect for each other. They’re both “intense” regarding relationships. They’re also kind of twisted? Like others have said, the MC goes after taken men and the ML gives stalkerish vibes. They’re pretty cute at the end though, and I loveeee the art. Classic miscommunication plot but cute
Backdoor Neighbors
Gomidame no Garnet
Suezen Kurau wa Otoko no Tachi
5 for lack of a better word, i quite like the bottom’s character. he’s just so unabashed, freaky, and he knows what he wantsss. a very funny yet short read! I think this leaned more into comedy than romance, but i enjoyed this for what it was. it def needed some more relationship development though
Love is Found 2 Meters Underground
8 Ahh I really love this. You don’t really see archeology mixed with ML. This is really interesting and cute! Loved the metaphors/general writing style. I liked how the leads are pretty open about being gay.
Nigate na Koibito
5 this story does NOT deserve this bad of a rating. sure, this isn’t a masterpiece, but it’s a decent read. it has funny moments (misunderstanding) and is fairly enjoyable. the angst isn’t overly drawn out and feels accurate to the characters, which is refreshing. fast paced, light read
Itsuka koi ni naru made
Felt mostly like I was reading about horny teenagers, which the leads are. Once you get past that, it’s not horrible. I really love the childhood friends to lovers trope, so this is ofc right up my alley. Along with the puppy love fluff, I also appreciated the realism surrounding their relationship, how they should navigate life together, and so on. It’s a typical coming of age story, but it’s executed fairly well. Good read. And the art is so gorgeous!
Gay in 30 Days