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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.

いっそ声がなかったら [Isso Koe ga Nakattara]


Saruwaka Chimi - 2018
    Takashina is a man who is able to skillfully present himself in front of large crowds of people earns him the admiration of Rokuse. While Rokuse nurses a growing love for Takashina, he stutters out a "Th-Th-Th-Th-Th-That's o-o-okay!" to Takashina's offer. What will you do with a top-notch employee and a stuttering janitor? Their story is bound to be rife with communication hurdles. -

夢結び恋結び 1 [Yume Musubi Koi Musubi 1]


Yaya Sakuragi - 2008
    Not one to beat around the bush, Ao immediately tells Ryoumei he wants to do perverted things together, but it will take more than a little persuading to get the shocked Ryoumei into bed. Between bad advice, romantic rivals, and Ryoumei’s scruples, there are many obstacles in the path of true love.Note: Shunpei from Koi Cha no Osahou appears in this story as the main character's best friend.

メリーチェッカ [Merry Checker]


Tsuta Suzuki - 2011
    He is going to meet Miya (supposedly female), a blogger he hasn't met yet. He is surprised to find out that Miya is a very tall man who has a very calming effect on others.

Lover's Flat


Hyouta Fujiyama - 2001
    How do the two plan on handling "the morning after?" Natsu doesn't want to let go and their relationship continues. Kouno begins harboring feelings of love toward Natsu and every day it gets harder and harder for him to confess his love.

RePlay


Saki Tsukahara - 2020
    Still, Yuuta finds himself unable to give up his lingering attachment to baseball. The one person who can truly understand him is Ritsu. But there's something Yuuta himself doesn't understand... Does he think of Ritsu as his partner in the way that a teammate would, or is the affection between them something stronger?

Love Stage!! 1


Eiki Eiki - 2011
    He loves “Magical Girl LalaLulu” and is working hard to become a mangaka, but one day he winds up appearing in a TV commercial he just can’t turn down. There, he’s reunited with Ichijou Ryouma, the super-popular young actor he costarred with on a project ten years prior.

Just Around the Corner


Touko Kawai - 2007
    After his lover dumped him, Kiriya found himself spiraling into depression. The two bonded over their unhappiness, and before they knew it they'd developed a physical relationship. But could this diversion go in unexpected direction?

Can an Otaku Like Me Really Be an Idol?


Wacoco Waco - 2017
    He’s well-known online for his devotion and passion. That same passion also gets him in a bit of trouble, now and then, as it makes him an easy target for macho bullies who feel pop-idols may not be for men.Misaki is one of those guys who looks down on otaku. But he has a bit of a secret―he also likes idols. When Takumi uncovers Misaki’s secret, will Misaki embrace the otaku world, and does Takumi have what it takes to be Misaki’s idol?

睨めば恋 [Nirameba Koi]


Moegi Yukue - 2013
    Therefore, he doesn't understand why Ryuunosuke, a sports student, always glares at him every time they cross paths. Shima doesn't want to draw the punk’s attention, but the instinctive hostility of Ryuunosuke towards him troubles him, and he wants to know why the other boy hates him…

Our Not-So-Lonely Planet Travel Guide, Volume 1


Mone Sorai - 2021
    After all they're not just learning about the world, but about themselves too.

Seven Days: Monday–Sunday


Venio Tachibana - 2019
    But someone forgot to tell love!On a whim, high school third-year Yuzuru Shino asks out first-year Toji Seryo, who is notorious for being a weeklong lover—he’ll date the first girl to ask him out Monday morning and then promptly dump her by the following Monday! The boys start dating, and by Tuesday, the first inklings of attraction hit. Can Seryo put words to his feelings before Monday comes, or are old dating habits too hard to break?

I'm Looking for Serious Love!


Shoko Rakuta - 2022
    As someone who's always been teased for being a country bumpkin, he doesn't exactly have much in common with an extoverted city boy. But when Takara makes a move on him one day, Kyouhei can't get it out of his mind. Even though he can barely stand Takara, he can't help finding himself strangely drawn to him. But Kyouhei's not looking for a one night stand; he's looking for serious love!

Blue Morning, Vol. 1


Shoko Hidaka - 2009
    The family's capable butler, Tomoyuki Katsuragi, takes over the task of raising the boy, serving as his tutor. However, the handsome and intelligent Katsuragi, well respected even among the aristocracy, remains cool towards his charge. Akihito finds himself relentlessly drawn to Katsuragi, frustrated by the distance between them and driven to discover the reasons why.Reads R to L (Japanese Style) for mature audiences.

義兄の背中 [Gikei no Senaka]


Waka Sagami - 2014
    He fell in love at first sight, and continued to hold those feelings secretly since then. But that means nothing, for this love is not to be allowed. One night, Keiichirou hugged Yuki and said "Stay with me"! Since his sister’s death, the dangerous balance between them finally starts to crumble!?