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Mao and Hisashi are roommates at an all-boys high school, bound by three rules to keep their relationship uncomplicated. But when Mao’s film club casts Hisashi as the lead in a BL movie, spending more time together makes it increasingly difficult to keep their feelings at bay.

My favourite of the outfocus couples. Sweet and relatable teenage love story.

Meguro is gay and has a complicated friendship with Akino, his straight womanizer friend who always comes to his apartment after a breakup. Despite their growing physical attraction and the fact that everyone around them thinks they are a couple, neither of them realizes what they truly feel for each other.

Big guy is the bottom, top is really stupid but overall sweet story

Arashi suffers from a strange “love allergy” that causes heart-shaped rashes whenever he develops romantic feelings. After taking medication to suppress the condition, he grows up unable to understand love, despite being able to kiss and have sex. When his childhood friend Haname becomes involved, Arashi begins to question what he truly feels for him.

Super sweet love story, very wholesome

Yanase is an experienced 3D CG designer who becomes the mentor of the new employee Kaneda. While Yanase tries to get closer to his distant and expressionless junior, Kaneda secretly admires him as a “god” in the CG world. Working closely together on a major project gradually brings their very different personalities closer.

Cute bottom, a lot of missunderstandings but good story.

Shingo is a cheerful first-year student who helps girls learn more about their crushes. His latest target is Ao, a handsome but intimidating second-year student known as the “Ice Prince.” However, after getting to know Ao, Shingo finds himself becoming interested in him for reasons that have nothing to do with his original mission.

School romance, sweet story and good characters

One day, Ohdai suddenly gains the ability to see how sexually aroused people are. To his surprise, his usually quiet and poker-faced best friend has an extremely high “lust gauge.” Worried that something might happen if it reaches its limit, Ohdai decides to help his friend before things get out of hand.

Really funny, the bottom is so stupid but still likable

Masato and Asahi have finally moved in together and are enjoying their life as a couple. However, Masato still struggles to openly acknowledge their relationship, while Asahi seems to be hiding something of his own. As they grow closer, both must confront their insecurities and painful pasts

Sequel to love Nest, explores more of the relationship

After Taehyun falsely accuses Dayeol of trying to kiss him, the two are forced into an uncomfortable relationship. Despite their rocky start, they gradually develop genuine feelings for each other.

Absolutely best Shounen Ai I've ever read. Deep story and complex characters with a lot of trauma and drama but so good. It has kind of an open end and the two characters don't get together but it's obvious they love each other in their own way.

Param is a successful office worker with a secret: his body is extremely sensitive to touch. After being caught by Hwi, the new personal trainer at his company gym, Param reluctantly begins personal training with him

A lot of smut, good story but the protag is sleeping with another man at some point, just giving a heads up because it really bothered me

Makoto, a high school student who loves animals, takes in Luka, a Maasai exchange student. After a misunderstanding about Makoto’s gender, the two gradually become close and develop feelings for each other.

Just really sweet, bottom is a little stupid but cute