sadslime's manga / #Meet cute(27)

Older salaryman Toudou has no luck with women due to his fetish for ass play. But when the younger deliveryman Mizushima accidentally sees his toys, they get carried away and end up having sex. Toudou is blown away by the pleasure and soon ends up head over heels for his new, younger boyfriend. But a misunderstanding followed by a lie threatens to drive them apart. Trigger warnings: noncon, slight threat of blackmail.

Yuto gets rejected by a girl for not being manly enough, so he hits up a gym where he runs into Kitagawa, the most handsome man he's ever seen! He's sure he wants a body like that, so he signs up and ends up getting Kitagawa as his personal trainer. Meanwhile, Kitagawa is a power bottom who's used to playing around, and Yuto is exactly his type, so his sexual frustration is on the rise with each of Yuto's innocent reactions. But is it really just admiration Yuto feels for Kitagawa's hot bod? These two are adorable, I love how into Yuto Kitagawa is even when he is convinced it won't happen, and I love how innocent and sweet Yuto is. Very cute, no trigger warnings.

Maya is in love with Kengo, but Kengo is having none of it! The older cafe owner saved university student Maya from some shady dudes and it was love at first sight for Maya, but Kengo's not looking to settle down and Maya's love seems troublesome. But after they sleep together with a strict one night stand understanding, Kengo starts to wonder if he made the right choice. Some of the dialogue was just slightly off enough that I had no idea what they meant. Still, I liked the realistic seeming struggles they both went through, and it's fun to see a big, tough bottom. No trigger warnings.

Hisanori is an erotic author with no experience, so imagine his surprise when his fantasy about a woman on the bus asking him out comes to life! Everything is going swimmingly with him and Chika, his first every girlfriend, but when things start to get hot and heavy, how will Hisanori react to the revelation that she is actually a he? The fact that everything goes as well as it does for Chika feels very much like wish fulfillment, but hey, that's fun sometimes too. It doesn't exactly stand out to me, but it's a fun, quick read. No trigger warnings.

Tooru has has always had an easy time pleasing people due to his mind reading ability, so he uses it to become a #1 host under the pseudonym of his favorite model, Mizuki. When he runs into Mizuki in person in a store, he's thrilled and even helps him out, using this opportunity to get closer to Mizuki, who seems interested. But when his mind reading shows Mizuki is imagining tying him up and toying with him, he realizes he may have bitten off more than he could chew. This couple is really great, and they have a very healthy relationship overall. It's a treat to watch the progression of their relationship as they get to the point where they would do anything for each other, even sacrifice their careers. Trigger warnings: S&M, public outing.

Iori is a half-werewolf who works at a bakery and admires a fellow passenger on his train, Ren, from afar, dreaming of a love he's sure he'll never have since he can't go out at night without showing his ears, and Ren already smells like a different woman every day. But one day, Iori's heat comes early and Ren is the one to help him, causing Iori to beg him to love him before the two sleep together. After that, though Iori still tries to avoid getting too close, Ren isn't ready to let go, and Iori's brother thinks it's up to him to separate them.

High schooler Sumito starts a written exchange in the coffee shop journal with someone who loves flowers. He assumes it must be a pretty girl, but when they meet it's actually a huge man named Kokuma. But Kokuma is just happy to have a friend, and maybe more. Cute little romance, no trigger warnings.

Ch.1-3, 5.5 - Hungry Rabbit and the Lovesick Wolf - Jinnou is a businessman with a scary face who has always dreamed of petting a rabbit, but they run away whenever he gets close. It's his lucky day when he finds the perfect sweet rabbit on the street and her rabbit-like caretaker, Kou lets him pet the rabbit in return for food. Turns out Kou is a starving student working at a rabbit cafe, and Jinnou is in love. Very sweet and cute, no trigger warnings. Ch.4-5 - Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing and Faithful Dog - Aisuke is living with his childhood friend Tatsurou, a huge sadist who has started sleeping with him. But although Aisuke enjoys it, what even is their relationship? Part two has Tatsurou's point of view, which I found considerably funnier. Trigger warnings: sadism, noncon.

Hajime is dealing with the heartache of his recent breakup by looking at the fish at a local fish store, much to the ire of one of the workers, Hayami, who says he's in the way and not qualified to own a fish. Hayami later apologizes and offers to help Hajime learn what he needs to know, and the two quickly become closer, though Hayami fears Hajime's reaction when he finds out Hayami is gay. Very cute, no trigger warnings.

Takase is a closeted gay who meets his girlfriend at the same cafe each week alongside a gay man meeting his boyfriend, Yuuichi. After both men are cheated on, Takase suggests that they meet up and bond over being heartbroken without revealing his sexuality to Yuuichi, and they become friends. As the two grow closer, Takase wants to face Yuuichi honestly and confess his love, but his early lies make it even harder for Yuuichi to open his heart again in turn. Trigger warning: cheating.