moody_bish's manga / #Host(6)

This was kind of fun during my first BL experience. After reading more BLs with an actual plot, the lack of it makes this less substantial. Tomoya was here for show. Keigo was raped with no to little resistance which makes me laugh when Taise wants Keigo to let go of his pride. Come on, where was his pride when he was raped by you? Well at least the kidnapping part somehow made Keigo realized he like Taise (not just for the sex and rewards).

Both of the couples had a gap time where the occurences of their past affected their time apart and mahnified when they met again. The first was about an unforgettable kiss which somehow prevented him from ever kissing anyone else. The second was a word/drawing chain game that exemplified their feelings, ending for a moment then resumed just when they thought it would end. The 2nd couple is fleshed out more than the first which makes their connected more real as well.

A group of hosts always bothered the diner chef until one of them makes him change his mind about hosts. Once, this host also saved him from his married ex. Then, he found out that the host had his liver giving up on him, making his occupation rendered useless. And just when they get closer, the debt collectors come with a staggering offer to let him sell his body. The two get into a heated argument which almost led to an empty sex. But the host couldn't continue. In the end, he paid the diner chef's debt and decided to work for him instead in return. I thought they'd go through an unnecessary fight but the diner chef couldn't help feeling happy over what the ex-host did. In the end, they welcome their new customers with a smile.

Naruse fakes being the boyfriend of the customer who made a reservation for a service exclusive to women. Being a professional, Kei tries to cater Naruse while also evading sex. However, Naruse left a bad review which annoyed Kei. A comedic encounter which led to a handmixer and a dildo swap forces another meeting which Kei tried to avoid. During the exchange, Kei realizes that Naruse didn't have a girlfriend, so to make things clear, he accepts one official business with Naruse with the condition of never using their business after. However, their official meeting led to an emotional confession regarding Naruse's sexuality. He is obviously gay, but with the perspective of wishing that his relationship would be considered normal... not the stigmatized relationship branded as "gay". Naruse's outburst unraveled something deep within Kei and he couldn't treat it as a business anymore. Nonetheless, Naruse tries to be conscious of the intention of Kei's gentleness and love—words of compliment which struck Kei right where it hurts.

i love the first story the most. i'm not much into the second nor the third.