Everyone thought Naoki was a little flamboyant, and he was used to getting teased for it. But when Yada glanced at him, he felt something he never had before! Ten deftly written short episodes explore the pathos, confusion, drama, passion and humor of coming out and finding one’s true self. Forbidden desire, hidden lust, jealousy and acceptance collide in this collection of wonderfully drawn, bittersweet short stories of teenage romance by author Yugi Yamada!
 
(Source: Juné Manga)

Yusuke Onishi easily gets crushes on anybody, but never succeeds in love. That is, until the day he meets and falls in love with his new neighbor - a mature single parent. Yusuke has finally met his match, but his match happens to be a guy! This is a classic oyaji-uke (passive-older-guy). Also included as a bonus is Wildman Blues. (Source: Deux)

Compilation of 7 short stories: 
1) Love Affair in the Afternoon 
College student takes over a tutoring job for the friend he has a crush on. 
2) I don't mind it if You are a Man 
College students/neighbors are (only?) sex friends. 
3) Love's Worries 
Ex-lovers from their student days are reunited. 
4) Kana and Patience 
Divorced man cheats on his new lover. 
5) Why there is no Ice Beer 
Younger co-worker always hangs out at his sempai's house. 
6) Bring Me to the Edge of the World 
An odd 17-year-old electrician puts in an air conditioner for sexy businessman. 
7) Spinning World 
Sequel to Bring Me to the Edge of the World.

After seriously injuring an opponent in a boxing match-Sohei quits his dream of ever being a pro boxer. Ten years later, after a string of failed jobs and relationships, his friend Chika finally convinces him to get back into boxing. But where Sohei was once champ material, he is now 25 years old (over the hill in boxing years) and must play catch up with all the 18-year-olds at the gym. To make things worse, Chika’s been secretly in love with Sohei for years, and has about had it with waiting for Sohei to figure it out. With his upcoming pro test, his squabbles with the youngsters in the boxing club, and Chika’s increasingly bold advances, will Sohei finally find some direction and happiness in his life?
 
(Source: Juné Manga)

A collection of short stories about secret one-sided love between good friends.

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