Realistic BL's

A realistic age gap, probably the only Teacher X Ex Student story that will be on this list.

Friends to lovers, straight to gay.
Includes the awkwardness and second hand embarrassment that can go into to situations like this.

A re-encounter with all the realistic conflict and hurt that goes into a relationship after one partner tries to be "normal". I really liked Miyama's character.

A very believable and historically accurate (to the best of my knowledge) story. However without a happy ending.

I hope this is realistic because I want everything that they have.

An established relationship.

I imagine it's common for cis straight men to be this stupid when falling in love with each other. It was funny, with pre-sex prep which is always good.

Well I'm sure a realistic Yakuza love story would not be this cute, however I really appreciated the dynamic of these two middle aged men.

FWB to love. I appreciate how gradually the relationship develops, a natural transition from casual to romantic.

Based on a true story so it doesn’t get more realistic than this.

I truly love the dynamics of this relationship. I really appreciated the natural progression from unrequited crush to dating. The hesitancy seems so authentic and real