Sleeps In Sunbeams's manga / #Somnophilia(4)

Trigger warning: Incest (brother x brother) An erotic taboo story of twin brothers Azuma and Miyabi Sakuragi that was also seriously sweet. Younger twin Azuma adored his slightly helpless yet gifted twin Miyabi. As he grew older his love changed to include sexual attraction and he struggled to hide those feelings from Miyabi. The mangaka really makes the most of the tortured feelings of forbidden desire and what happens when an irresistible temptation was placed too close. I loved the brothers genuine lifelong affection and how sweet they were to each other. A really great story if you don’t mind the taboo elements.

Dorm mates at school, Manabu and Gabriel initially have little in common. Manabu is popular with a secret love of muscular men. When his delicate roommate passes out in the shower he learns that apparently he also likes prickly tempered English born guys with porcelain skin and pink nipples. The story has loads of dubious consent and is heavy on the smut, but it’s also cute with some sexy moments, somnophilia, and the sweetness of falling in love.

Akira was in love with his best friend, Masato. Unable to take the step to confess, Akira decides to kiss Masato while he’s asleep. Just one kiss, nobody will know. However, Masato doesn’t seem to realize what’s happening, so Akira’s feelings keep building up until it’s more than just kisses that he releases upon his somnolent friend. I wouldn’t classify this as a romance. It’s smut aimed at those who enjoy somnophilia, with just enough willingness and affection between the MCs to make it seem almost mutually wanted.

This manga was a total gem! Exuberant and extroverted, Daiya is an university student who really wishes to have a girlfriend. He spends his days studying and playing around, often ending up to spend the night Ohashi's appartment after a long night out. Quiet and good looking, Ohashi is drawn to his expressive friend but is reluctant to share his feelings with the ladies man that is Daiya. Instead, while Daiya sleeps, Ohashi decides to try a more hands on approach. I loved this manga so much. The art was so good, both MCs had their distinctive personalities shine through, especially Daiya, who was a man whose every thought was shared on his face. I loved the taboo aspect of Ohashi’s secret nocturnal touches that was balanced by the tortured and longing expression that Daiya glimpsed. A definite favourite for me, I loved it.