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The Love That Binds by Kuzuya Rou


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Picnic


Yugi Yamada - 2004
    That's what Koreeda discovers when Noda -- one of his college buddies -- offers to become "friends with benefits." Until recently, Koreeda has had a serious girlfriend, but now he's on the rebound and looking for something different... something real.

The Rule of Standing on Tiptoe


Puku Okuyama - 2010
    As a perfect foil to Kosuke’s short stature, Raku is tall, manly and popular with girls. Although Kosuke initially feels jealous, he soon learns of Raku’s secret and is asked to keep it a secret. Raku finds himself taking an interest in Kosuke and they begin to grow closer. This is a high school romantic comedy about an odd couple!

Don't Say Any More, Darling


Fumi Yoshinaga - 2004
    While Kouhei grew up to become a successful young doctor, Tadashi became a jobless, poor-as-dirt, flaming gay writer. But one lonely night, at his wits end, Tadashi sends Kouhei a text message and recieves a reply. Of course Tadashi has secretly harbored feelings for Kouhei for a long time. But when he finds out Kouhei is getting set-up for an arranged marriage...

Spell


Hyouta Fujiyama - 2003
    For the most part, he finds the women pretentious and the whole concept a complete waste of time. But when his long time friend Takeda needs a favor, he finds himself being dragged to yet another one. This party ends up being a little different when he meets Junpei Kisugi. Kisugi is an old friend of Takeda and the two hit it off immediately. Unfortunately, Kisugi currently has a lover, Tooru; and Natori finds himself falling deeper and deeper under Kisugi’s spell. Can Natori bring himself to confess his feelings?

I Hear the Sunspot


Yuki Fumino - 2014
    That is until he meets the outspoken and cheerful Taichi. He tells Kohei that his hearing loss is not his fault. Taichi's words cut through Kohei's usual defense mechanisms and open his heart. More than friends, less than lovers, their relationship changes Kohei forever.

Love Quest


Lily Hoshino - 2008
    Unexpectedly, the accident warps Akabane and Moriya to a magical realm full of wizards, princesses, and monsters! But much to Akabane's chagrin, the key to the classmates' survival in this world is...the exchange of their bodily fluids! Can Akabane ever get used to the idea of swapping spit with a guy?!

秘めごとあそび 1 [Himegoto Asobi 1]


Yaya Sakuragi - 2012
    Though the doctor has one majime looking face but deep within he's a gentle soul. Not to mention he isn't afraid of showing his love or the fact that he's gay.The game of “trick-or-love” between the happy-go-lucky father and the scary but popular pediatrician! Normally the paths of a shrewd man and a stoic man would never cross…

The Scent of Apple Blossoms, Vol. 1


Touko Kawai - 2009
    But when he pays a visit to his new client, instead of being greeted by the brewery’s notoriously cantankerous old owner, he meets Nakagawa, the handsome—but icy—man of his dreams. Now Haruna is drunk on love, and he’s desperate to convince Nakagawa that fate has brought them together. But the old brewer wants Haruna off his property by any means necessary. Are Haruna and Nakagawa destined to drink alone, or will their passion prove more intoxicating than the sake?

こいものがたり 1 [Koimonogatari 1]


Tohru Tagura - 2013
    Eventually, he realises Yamato’s gaze is directed towards an unattainable love. From a study group together Yuiji finds out that Yamato is a “pretty nice guy,” and despite his awkwardness, starts wishing for his happiness.

Play Boy Blues 1


Shiuko Kano - 2003
    In fact, he is the club's top earner and easily the most popular host with the female clientele. However, his lover, a former host named Shinobu Hishiya, has forsaken the wild club lifestyle in favor of his new job as a construction worker. Together, they share wild days and passionate nights, making love whenever, wherever, and however they want. But when jealousy and male pride arise, their blissful, sexy relationship may not be able to handle the strain.

Stalker's Game


Tan - 2019
    First, candies, milk cartons, confectionaries piling outside his small apartment’s door. Then, the meals. Dinner cooked and waiting for him, perfectly timed for when he arrived late from his mundane office job. Soon he began to accept it, the feeling of being watched, like it even. But why him? Who is the stalker? Can Hyunsung really let this continue...trust him? Or is it all just a game…

Anti Platonic


Yupopo Orishima - 2015
    Living with Ryouya is Io, a cold and cool type of guy who doesn't show his emotions much, but physically he's the 'perfect fit' with Ryouya. Io doesn't normally feel much in the way of affection, but whenever he smells Ryouya's musk he just goes crazy for it. But Io's never said a word of his true feelings, not even once...

Restart


Shoko Hidaka - 2006
    What he does land is Aki, also a male model and an up-and-coming youngster who views Tadashi with an almost hero-like worship. But Tadashi begins to grow insecure as Aki's star begins to rise. Clearly, it’s not all glitz and glamour in the tumultuous world of modeling.

Honto Yajuu x Sukitte Iwasete? Crossover


Kotetsuko Yamamoto - 2010
    Status : oneshot (complete)Serialized in Gush Magazine (Kaiousha).Related series :Honto Yajuu (Main Story)Sukitte Iwasete? (Main Story)A crossover between the couples in Honto Yajuu & Sukitte Iwasete whereby they swapped their roles as in Tomoharu & Aki becomes university students, Eiji, Shun & Hidekazu becomes policemen while Shou becomes a yakuza.

Kisses, Macarons, and Lonely Pie


Kijima Hyougo
    The two were feared on the mound and were admired off. These days, Tora is a himbo ne'er-do-well and Ryota is slaving over ramen in his hometown. Furthermore Ryota is being set up for marriage by his family. So when Tora hears that his old partner might get taken off the board, he makes a beeline for home hoping to score big with his old teammate. The love between two former ball players can be a little bit of a swing-and-a-miss and a little bit of a homerun. But either way some one is going to score in this romance-comedy!