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I Cannot Reach You, Vol. 1
Mika - 2019
Yamato gets good grades, while Kakeru's are less than average. And while Yamato is very attractive, Kakeru's looks are perfectly average. Not a problem-unless you're in love with your childhood best friend...How in the world can Kakeru make Yamato look at him when Yamato is completely out of his league?!
Mister Mistress Volume 1
Rize Shinba - 2005
Like many boys his age, he enjoys spending 'alone time' in the bathroom with erotic magazines, doing... you know. Unlike many boys his age, Fujimaru has a demon incubus, Rei, lurking about his house Rei wants nothing more than to feed off of Fujimaru's perverted mind
Lies & Kisses
Masara Minase - 2005
Unaware that Haru is his long-lost younger brother, Tatsuya invites the young man out for a drink. Haru, who has forever admired the kind hearted brother of his memories, agrees to the invitation. But when the evening leads to something beyond brotherly love... will Haru reveal his true identity?
Our Dining Table
Ori Mita - 2017
All that changes when he meets Minoru and Tane—two brothers, many years apart in age—who ask him to teach them how to make his delicious food! It’s not long before Yutaka finds himself falling hard for the meals they share together—and falling in love!
Don't Call Me Dirty
Gorou Kanbe - 2020
Having struggled with his sexuality for years, Shouji throws himself into his work to distract himself from the rejection— but when a young homeless man called Hama shows up at the shop, Shouji finds himself curious to learn more about him and, hopefully, befriend him. Attempting to make their way in a society that labels each of them as 'outcasts' and 'dirty,' the two men grow closer. Together, they begin to find they have more in common than either of them could have anticipated.
Lost Boys
Kaname Itsuki - 2009
Having grown up most of his life without his own father, Mizuki wants nothing to do with surrogate fatherhood. Unfortunately, stuck without a way out of Neverland, he has little choice but to stay. As he spends time with Air, however, Mizuki is gradually charmed by his boyish innocence, and the two fall in love. In the end, Mizuki decides to return to the real world to reunite with his estranged father, but tells Air that he will always leave the window open for him.
Time Lag
Shinobu Gotoh - 2000
As the spring of their third year approaches, Satoru is starting to wonder if he should give up on Shirou or risk being rejected a third time. Will Satoru be able to convince Shirou that his love is genuine? Or will Seiichi Hiro, Satoru's friend and confidant, steal Satoru away before he and Shirou can reconcile their differences?
Gorgeous Carat, Volume 01
You Higuri - 2006
One way to save the family's fortune would be to sell the Flame of Mughal, a 120 carat diamond that has been entrusted to the Rochefort family, only Florian's mother refuses to part with the treasure. But then a distant relative, Ray Balzac Courland, shows up at a Rochefort family party, and becomes intrigued by Florian and his beautiful "amethyst" eyes. Ray offers to pay off the Rochefort debt in exchange for ownership of Florian, and much to Florian's dismay, his mother agrees. Florian's new life as Ray's property immediately gets chaotic as he discovers that Ray is actually the famous phantom thief, Noir, who has been haunting Paris!
Hey, Class President!, Volume 01
Kaori Monchi - 2005
Chiga-kun wonders how he, being such an intelligent individual, can be so unwillingly taken with a boy who is so country and simple... but watch out! The president has a temper!
Totally Captivated, Volume 1
Hajin Yoo - 2008
The culprit who doomed Ewon to this life is none other than Jiho, Ewon's jealous ex who still burns at Ewon's infidelity. Their gang leader Mookyul, with movie-star good looks and the bizarre, drunken habit of biting people on the neck, takes a keen interest in his attractive new errand boy. Will Ewon be able to survive the violent underworld (not to mention the constant sexual harassment) he must endure as an underling of Mookyul? This funny, hip title by Hajin Yoo will thrill and amuse fans with plenty of intense shonen-ai action.