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いちにのさん! [Ichi Ni no San!] by Puku Okuyama
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Desire
Maki Kazumi - 2001
In front of Ryoji, Toru hides his feelings and acts as if he is just one of Ryoji's good friends, but in a moment out of the blue his world will be turned upside down as Ryoji will confess a secret desire for Toru. Dazzled, Toru can barely hide his excitement for Ryoji and quickly accepts his offer. As time passes, Toru's happiness begins to fade knowing that his affair with Ryoji was just a fling based out of Ryoji's sexual curiosity.Toru, adamant about his feelings for Ryoji, confides in another one of his close friend, Kashiwazaki, about his dilemma. The two set off to devise a plan to test Ryoji's true intentions by faking a romantic relationship. Soon after, a frustrated and jealous Ryoji attempts to pry Toru out of the arms of Kashiwazaki. Is it just as they planned? Yeah! That is of course until Toru realizes Kashiwazaki wasn't really faking! How could he not have seen it coming?Both Toru and Ryoji have hidden their feelings from each other in the past, but now they have discovered that they were not the only ones. Will Toru and Ryoji be reunited or will their true feelings for each other go unfulfilled?
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…
Hinadori wa Shiokaze ni Madoromu
Yuu Minaduki - 2018
To create a new life, he moves them to the city where the sea can be seen, so they can focus only on themselves. They meet Kurebayashi Ryou who runs the local souzaiya. Even though he is the same age as Yuuichi, he is a popular person who has his own shop and is loved by the neighborhood. Taking things day by day, will these three be able to overcome the lingering fears from their pasts?
Black Sun, Volume 1
Uki Ogasawara - 2008
With no hope of winning, Leonard offers his head in exchange for the safety of any survivors left in the fortress. But Jemaru isn't into executions, and torturing prisoners of war is much more interesting. Forced to sleep with a man that is his enemy, Leonard's feelings of shame overtake his mind, but lust overtakes his body...
Love Shuttle (애인셔틀)
Im Ae Ju - 2019
But the worst of it all is that he’s a full-grown adult male who has yet to go into heat. He doesn’t see the problem, and everyone assumes he’s an Alpha, anyway. But when his body finally decides it’s “time,” it just happens to be at the most inopportune moment. He has no-one to turn to but his work rival, Taehan – but thankfully, Taehan is more than man enough to help him out.Editor's CommentThis comic contains sexual content that some readers may find uncomfortable.
その恋にはワケがある [Sono Koi ni wa Wake ga Aru]
Touko Akiba - 2010
Viewing his good looks as a burden, he ruthlessly rejects every guy that approaches him. Until one day, Aoi notices Azuma, who’s been “observing” him quietly from the sidelines. To his surprise, Azuma’s attitude actually makes him feel safe, and he slowly fell in love?!Related series :Hito wa Sore o Koi to Yobu (Prequel)
The Cat Proposed
Dentou Hayane - 2021
Then, on his way home from a long day of work one day, he decides to watch a traditional Japanese play. But something strange happens. He could have sworn he saw one of the actors has cat ears. It turns out that the man is actually a bakeneko — a shapeshifting cat from Japanese folklore. And then, the cat speaks: "From now on, you will be my mate."
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?!
Chéri, My Destiny!
Okoge Mochino - 2021
After all, he opened a patisserie after studying in France, and is the head chef of his own store. But there’s one small problem; his customers are enamored with a local Japanese sweet shop and Soujirou, the attractive and reserved craftsman who makes the treats on offer. Convinced that stuffy old Japanese confections could never compete with his modern, Western style creations, he decides the only way forward is to prove to Soujirou that his chocolates are the best. But when Soujirou accepts his gift gracefully and even compliments him on his skills, Kaoru’s intense feelings take a sudden turn in the opposite direction.
Jazz, Volume 02
Sakae Maeda - 2006
However, Naoki tracks him down, and embraces him with his declaration of love... and so, their life together across the Pacific begins anew. But with the holidays drawing close an innocent gesture turns into a terrible misunderstanding. Two guest character appear in the latest volume of Jazz, adventures in America.
Il Gatto Sul G 1
Tooko Miyagi - 2002
He seems to have a split personality. After injuring his own hand to compromise his playing ability, he winds up on the doorstep of college student Atsuchi Ikeda. Atsushi's a nice guy, maybe too nice and generous. He takes Riya in for the night and help him with his hand injury. Atsushi learns there is much more to Riya than in on the surface, and learns just how difficult Riya's life actually is. Not only does he have a personality disorder, but there's an aggressive senior his school who has his eye on him. Atsushi becomes a sort of safe haven for Riyam an escape from the life of music he's bound to.
Alone In My King's Harem
Lily Hoshino - 2005
But what happens when the king's ambitions blind him to that love? In another story, troubled circus acrobat Hibana finds comfort in the arms of another circus performer. But there's more twists to the story than Hibana's flips through the air. In the next story, a loving servant of a prince lets himself be put under a magic spell in order to spend one cherished night with him. The following yarn is about Canary, a very unusual boy who is owned by an old woman who exploits his talents, and the young stranger who meets him and teaches him about love. The manga concludes with two stories of students Okabe and Hidaka, and their exploration of their feelings for each other.