Manga like Bitter Like Light

Hoeru Inu to Kubittake

Also known as My Fluffy Moody Crush.

Status: Finished
Genres: Fantasy , Romance , Slice of Life

In a world where humans and demi-humans coexist in day-to-day life, Kou is a half-human, half-vampire who works at a cafe. Following a traumatic incident in childhood, he's been avoiding making personal connections with humans, because, well... their blood smells delicious. One day, his childhood friend, Itsuki, reappears in his life and starts working at the cafe.

Itsuki is determined to rekindle their friendship, but Kou must keep his distance to avoid putting Itsuki in a perilous position as he did in childhood. As they grow closer, Itsuki finds himself romantically interested in Kou, and after some push and pull the two admit their feelings to each other and start dating. A sweet, friends-to-lovers romance set in a modern fantasy world!



Note: Includes one extra chapter.

Tags: Boys' Love , Male Protagonist , Kemonomimi , Vampire , Werewolf , Tsundere , Restaurant , Primarily Adult Cast

Hoshi to Harinezumi

Also known as Star and Hedgehog.

Status: Finished
Genres: Romance

Outgoing college student Ikumi heads home for the summer, where he meets Harukiyo, a shy gardener with a soft spot for house plants. Despite seeming totally resistant to Ikumi's charms, Harukiyo eventually admits his attraction to Ikumi, and Ikumi is surprised to discover he feels the same way about Harukyo! At summer's end, the pair embark on their first long-distance relationship... Once reunited, Ikumi and Harukiyo stumble together through the early stages of their newfound romance, tripping over the stark differences in their personalities. Can a blossoming love between a shining star and a prickly hedgehog go the distance? Note: Includes one extra chapter.

Tags: Boys' Love , Horticulture , Male Protagonist , Primarily Adult Cast , Work , College , Kuudere , Anal Sex , Time Skip

Haru Kakete, Uguisu

Also known as A Nightingale Awaits the Blooming Love of Spring.

Status: Finished
Genres: Romance

Spring is here—and with it, a new beginning for an old legend.

Third-year brawler Haruka Shirakawa finally claims the title of Top Fighter, only to learn his new Classic Lit teacher, Mr. Narumi, once held it too. Haruka’s friends want him to challenge Narumi and surpass the legend, but Haruka just wants to understand him. After seeing a video of Narumi fighting in his prime, the fire in Narumi's eyes ignites something in Haruka too: the blazing desire to grow stronger—and to grow up. And since Narumi won't fight him, the least he can do is teach him to fight... and Mr. Narumi's lessons strike deeper than any blow.



Note: Includes one extra chapter.

Tags: Boys' Love , Delinquents , Teacher , Age Gap , School , Unrequited Love , Male Protagonist , Time Skip , Bisexual

Kimi wa Tomodachi

Also known as Be My Buddy.

Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Romance

Heir to a yakuza family, Takanari dreams of a normal life. But if he doesn't take over the group, will Ayano—his attendant & childhood friend—stay by his side?



Note: Includes one extra chapter.

Tags: Boys' Love , School , Time Skip , Primarily Male Cast , Male Protagonist , Yakuza

Otameshi Delivery Lover

Status: Finished
Genres: Romance , Slice of Life

1-3) Otameshi Delivery Lover (お試しデリバリーラヴァー)
Tamotsu has just been dumped after finding out that his girlfriend is cheating on him. While drowning his sorrows at home, he calls a "Delivery Lover" service and mistakenly places an order for a male lover. Once Asahi arrives, however, they amicably clear up the misunderstanding, and in return for being paid the full amount, Asahi stays to listen to Tamotsu's woes. But then...

4-5) Migatte Wagamama Kawaii Kuzu (身勝手わがまま かわいいクズ, The Egotistical, Selfish and Cute Piece of Trash)
The story of Asahi's friend Harada and a spoiled rich kid named Yuuma who's freeloading at Harada's place after being kicked out by his parents.

Tags: Boys' Love , Bisexual

Mujaki na Wanko to Nekokaburi

Also known as An Innocent Puppy Meets a Two-Faced Cat.

Status: Finished
Genres: Romance

A mild-mannered gentleman, good at his job, and reliable; Naohito's been wearing his mask of "perfection" for so long it's become as easy as breathing. That is, until he meets HIM. At the behest of a childhood friend, Naohito grudgingly attends a singles party for twenty- and thirty-somethings. With zero interest in mingling with the crowd, Naohito sits off on his own - and meets a much younger man, Tohru Akasaka, who clings to him like a puppy. Naohito's barely able to cope with Tohru's youthful energy, and they go their separate ways... but in a twist of fate, end up meeting again. Naohito's life is flipped upside down by his companion. Will he give in to this young man and let his mask drop!?



Tags: Boys' Love , Age Gap , Primarily Male Cast , Primarily Adult Cast , Male Protagonist , Work