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Kaga has been striving to please his parents and live up to their standards ever since his older brother left home. The constant pressure of maintaining an impeccable image wears him down, prompting him to vent his frustration when he is alone. As he pours out his grievances in the school restroom, Saotome happens to record him on video. Saotome confronts Kaga about his private struggle, but his motives remain unclear.
Despite being long-time friends, Ritsuro and Ken possess contrasting personalities. Optimistic Ritsuro remains concerned for his friend, whilst Ken's life is submerged in the shadowy realm of prostitution after he abandoned high school. However, the discovery of Ken's romantic interests results in an unconventional love triangle between Ritsuro, Ken, and Ritsuro's girlfriend Moeko, leaving Ritsuro oscillating between the two.
During a period when teenage emotions are amplified, attending a rigid public school can be challenging. These adolescents' sentiments mainly involve pure feelings rather than romance, however, they conceal them beneath their prescribed attire. Among them, there's a young man who bears stigmata, an alienated son from a wealthy family, along with his Asian caretaker.
Tomoko's Je T'aime Café Noir is a poignant collection of stories that mainly revolve around the declaration of love. Though a few narratives are sorrowful and gloomy, every one of them emits an irresistible sweetness that only Tomoko could have crafted.
Akiba, a remote programmer, had a new neighbor move in next door. The neighbor, Shima, was a student studying for his university entrance exams. Upon learning that Shima was applying to the same school Akiba attended, he offered to tutor him. In exchange, Akiba asked Shima to help care for his family's dog part-time. As Akiba and Shima spent more time together, Akiba found himself drawn to Shima's bright gaze and mature demeanor. Soon, they began to develop feelings for each other, but their new relationship faced an uncertain future. Also included in the story is the one-shot "Daisuki wa Kawaii."
Gay men who develop feelings for straight men may struggle to find happiness. I was content simply being near him, but then... Sakisaka, a member of the Sales Division, harbors feelings for Toujou, his senior director. He never planned to reveal his crush, but Toujou's recent affectionate behavior is causing confusion. Where will these complicated emotions lead them?
His feelings for his best friend changed from platonic into romantic. Ainosuke could no longer suppress his feelings for his classmate and best friend, Hibe. Determined to confess today, Ainosuke dozes off at school and dreams of having sex with Hibe for some reason...!
Residing in a luxurious mansion with a team of servants at his beck and call, the young lad, aged nine, becomes engrossed in the enigmatic Tanaka, the only denizen of Asian heritage among his household. Drawn to Tanaka's exotic NINJA lineage, the boy perceives his presence as an exceptional occurrence, rendering him charmingly intriguing. One destined day, he stumbles upon the servant's quarters and is promptly bewitched by Tanaka's unkempt appearance. Expressing his heart's desire, the boy picks Tanaka as his personalized attendant, causing a budding romance to flourish between Shota and his newfound affection.
The story follows the journey of Tamio and Takashi, close friends whose relationship transcends into a deeper level. Growing up in a rural Japanese town, Tamio is fascinated by the arrival of Takashi, a blonde-haired city boy who enrolls in their primary school. However, Tamio soon discovers that Takashi is only half Japanese and despite his appearance, he loves Japanese cuisine and cannot speak English, which presents a challenge even for Tamio. Despite their differences, their friendship evolves and deepens, and Tamio develops strong feelings for Takashi and hopes that their bond will last forever. However, Takashi is dissatisfied with life in the countryside and vows to leave someday. Tamio does everything he can to maintain their friendship, even if it means traveling with Takashi wherever he goes. Tamio's unwavering commitment to their friendship reveals emotions that may be more complex than he realizes.
As Watanabe found himself in a predicament, the words "You drive me crazy because you're so cute" kept echoing in his mind. He was a high school teacher and a Sub, heartbroken after his fiancée left him. Driven by desperation and fueled by alcohol, Watanabe swiped right on a dating app for Doms and Subs to meet someone who could satisfy his needs. To his surprise, he matched with none other than his former student, Izumi. Despite his attempt to maintain distance, a certain incident linked him to Izumi. However, one day, Izumi disappeared, leaving Watanabe to confront the suppressed Sub instincts. In a surprising twist, Izumi's innocent comment about his cuteness acted as a catalyst, igniting a spark in Watanabe's feelings.
Towa and Yamato are twins with opposite personalities. Yamato is a rowdy person who usually gets into fights, while Towa is a quiet reader who often gets blamed for Yamato's misdeeds by mistake. On his way home from school one day, Towa meets the mysterious rebel, Mitsuru. Though the school gang thinks Towa is Yamato and attacks him, Mitsuru is able to distinguish between the two brothers.
Lights, camera, Boys' Love! Honjirou is a rookie actor trying his best to land a breakout role, but he fears that his weight stands in the way of his dreams. One day, he's surprised by fan mail full of sweets. The package came from Konnosuke, a local pastry chef–Honjirou's first major fan! As Konnosuke supports Honjirou's work and gives him new confidence to face the stage, will their relationship grow beyond just aspiring star and fanboy?
