Sleeps In Sunbeams's manga / #blackmail(15)

I was a little worried that the blackmail plot would lead to some dubious consent issues, but this was far from the reality which was oh so sweet and adorable. Loved it.

Great story. No pet play, don’t be deceived by the cover. Being treated like his dog was more about doing what he was told, and even then there was no real boundary pushing. So this was sweet, with an otaku substitute teacher and his 18 year old student falling for each other.

Not fond of blackmail as a tactic for sex, especially when it wasn’t needed. Sure the seme was possessive and chasing the one he loved. That’s a great reason to be a rapist prick. I don’t care that he felt he couldn’t compete with his younger self, he was a selfish dick who manipulated the one he loved into selling his body like any prostitute out there. This was pretty much rape after rape and then that yaoi BS of “oh I am feeling something.” Gross.

A mixed bag where some stories were best left unchosen and others were fun to read.

A stoic kouhai seme and his narcissistic senpai strike a deal that has them becoming sex friends. But what sort of sex friendship can exist where one is impotent and the other is more in love with his own reflection than anything else? Their story has plenty of funny moments and an overall sweetness that made it a very enjoyable read.

When I started Seiji and Rutsu’s story I wasn’t sure I would like it because there was no warmth between the characters. But as Seiji falls for Rutsu and we have times when Rutsu is overwhelmed with laughter, it’s all too easy to warm up to them both. Getting to know the characters and watching them treat each other so well changed this into a cute story with sexy times and fun. I enjoyed the art with the sharp features on the MCs too.

I think this mangaka does not like her uke’s very much. In the Omegaverse story the alpha deliberately raped and bit the omega. Not because he was overwhelmed by his nature, or full of lust and/or love. Simply from cruelty, the desire to control and dominate his boss. A horrible story because even at the end, the omega hated the alpha. And the bullshit excuse of putting up with a lifetime of rape and bullying so he doesn’t have to take his suppressants? Wtf kind of crap is that? Then, the other stories... The high schooler who blackmails the salaryman over old AV vid he was in and makes him have sex in public. Turns out the salaryman was fine with it but the dynamic was poor between the two. The story was meant to be erotic with a foot job under a restaurant table and fear of being caught, but the pair had no chemistry. The suicidal friend story I was looking forward to, but it ended unresolved and was way, way to short to do justice to such a sensitive topic. Total letdown, but has potential. The otaku friend in bondage story also had potential but it fizzled as it felt like a meaningless and opportunistic fuck with zero deepening of their friendship subsequent to having sex. The only story that was ok was the horrible doctor one and the male nurse. This one was good because they both recognised the dark nature beneath the friendly smile AND they developed feelings for each other. But even in this story the uke had to be sexually assaulted by a stranger.. like I said; this mangaka doesn’t like their ukes. They don’t have love enter the stories, they like the ukes to be raped and powerless without any retribution. It’s not even reflective of good BDSM relationships which have aftercare and trust and safe words. So, read if you like these kinds of stories. I was really disappointed.

Long time stalker Kawachi has been in love with his senpai Yuto Shinozuka since the third grade. Now in high school a year below Shinozuka, the tall and intimidating looking Kawachi has stumbled upon a secret about Shinozuka that has him entering a blackmail scenario with the guy he adores, much to their mutual dismay. That’s because besides being an obsessed stalker with a delinquent vibe, Kawachi is a soft hearted guy who feels awful for hurting Shinozuka, yet conflictingly is caught in his own web. When he sets out to make amends, Shinozuka is the one who is becoming conflicted as he starts to fall for his gentle stalker. Lots of fun in here especially as Kawachi felt genuine remorse for his cruelty, and his sweet persistence was really endearing.

An interesting story featuring a retired assassin now corporate businessman and the mysterious woman from his past. When Raiden recognised Scarlett as the woman he had fallen for 5 years ago he was stunned. She looked different in every way except for her eyes. Bitter and yet drawn to the blackmailing beauty despite himself, Raiden proposes a temporary affair. No emotions, no ties, just sex with him until he marries; for a price of course. Yet it's impossible for either Raiden or Scarlett to be emotionless when for each of them, the other is the only one they can love. Don't be held back by this being a oneshot, it's satisfyingly lengthy and the story has interesting twists and turns as more is revealed about each of the MC's and their dark past.

A sweet and fluffy style story where a crown prince comes to claim his daughter and the woman who left him heartbroken a year and a half ago. There are misunderstandings to overcome and seemingly insurmountable obstacles to manage. All can be achieved if there is honesty between this pair but that's the hard part. The story was an easy read and focused on the romance between the MCs. The baby was cute (though the fact she was born 10 months after leaving the prince was a bit of a worry lol) and the brothers who were introduced apparently have their own stories that will follow some of the extra issues with the cousin and the inheritance of the kingdom.