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A collection of disparate tales, featuring the latest addition to Sensei's "Usotsuki Wa Shinshi No Hajimari" (Lies are a Gentleman's) saga.
Issei, a solitary salaryman, has only engaged in a physical relationship with Ban. Despite Ban's affectionate and kind nature, Issei is unable to express his emotions in any other way. Nonetheless, their relationship has been smooth sailing, and with their first anniversary coming up, Issei is determined to make a change. All of his enthusiastic planning comes to a halt when Ban passes away tragically in a car accident on the same day. With no one else to rely on, Issei is consumed by anguish and regret, longing to relive the past. Unexpectedly, supernatural forces intervene, and Issei is transported back in time, just days before Ban's accident. Given a second chance, Issei is determined to redeem himself and save his beloved partner from an untimely death.
At Starnyaks Coffee, Hana Yukishita is perceived as the benevolent alpha, whereas Renjaku is deemed as the conceited alpha who frequents the cafe. However, unbeknownst to their clientele, Yukishita is, in fact, an omega who harbors romantic feelings for Renjaku. When Yukishita unexpectedly entered their first heat, at the age of 26, their gender could no longer be concealed. Unfortunately, Renjaku was the one who stumbled upon this revelation.
Arashi, without realizing, fell asleep on the train and woke up to find that he had drooled on a fellow passenger. He didn't expect to ever see the man again, but was surprised when he showed up unexpectedly at his school.
Chiropractor Minori Shigefuji is renowned for his professionalism in running the Oasis clinic. But, he goes the extra mile for some clients due to his unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction, and he does whatever it takes to meet their needs. Among his clients are notable names like Tatsuyuki Ooyamoto, the leader of a yakuza gang, who has caused trouble for one of Minori's regular customers, Asoda. Additionally, famous actor Yuu Umehara is a frequent visitor to the clinic. Despite his successes and exceptional customer service, Minori is aware of his past inadequacies as a doctor. Furthermore, he can't shake off the memories of someone important from his past who had a substantial impact on his life.
During her journey as a novice manga artist, Haru stumbles upon a coffee shop surrounded by enigma. This establishment only opens during the late hours of the night and is managed by a vampire who is assisted by a wolfman. Driven by curiosity, Haru visits the shop repeatedly to hear the proprietor's chronicles, hoping to find inspiration for her manga. However, is it just the stories that captivate her, or is there more to it? Could Haru be harboring emotions for the captivating owner?
Born in the Sado region, Honma Shouta was forced to drop out of university to care for his younger brother after his parents passed away. Struggling to make ends meet, he reluctantly accepts a proposal for paid sex from famous architect Sakagami Tetsuaki, who offers him 50,000 yen per encounter. Although he may come across as harsh during their intimate moments, Shouta reveals his caring, familial side outside of their sexual arrangements. Will his growing affections for Sakagami lead to something more unexpected?
Tomoe ponders the possibility of taking his brother's place when his closest companion Ichita takes an interest in a new student who is transferring. He is perplexed by how Ichita's infatuation is affecting him, which leaves him in a state of ambiguity. As time goes by, Tomoe becomes closer to Ichita's younger sibling, Kenji, and they spend more time together. One day, Kenji opens up and shares that he is aware of Tomoe's affection for Ichita and admits his own feelings. This story is a bittersweet portrayal of the intense emotions and turmoil that accompany adolescence.
Ise's aim is to find the doll he lost during his childhood. Along his journey, he meets Saku and experiences an unusual feeling upon their meeting, despite his usual disinterest towards humans. Saku looks similar to the lost doll, but Ise doesn't want a replacement. To his surprise, Ise's feelings towards Saku become increasingly unorthodox. As a result, the two rush to live together...?!
1. Aikagi wa Kare ni Yume wo Miru 2. Norokebanashi ni Akutai wa Oyakusoku 3. Kanojo wa Akutai ni Hirumanai 4-6. Sasayaki wa Akutai to Netsu wo Haramu 7. Sasayaki wa Akutai to Netsu wo Haramu Sonogo
"Addicted to Love & Shadow" is the title of the book, comprising of several chapters. The first three chapters, titled "Addicted to Love" were written in 2000, and they follow the story of Haruki, who was betrayed by his girlfriend Kiyuka and his best friend Ikeda. After distancing himself from them, he becomes close friends with Atsushi, one of the most popular guys in school. During a conversation, Haruki realizes his mistakes and reconciles with Ikeda while accepting Kiyuka's relationship. As Haruki and Atsushi get closer, Haruki soon discovers he is in love with Atsushi, but the question remains about the evolution of their relationship. The other two chapters titled "Shadow" were written in 1998 and focus on the story of two childhood friends who undergo a significant transformation in their roles when they enter high school and attempt to overcome their fear of each other. The content in these chapters is more mature with hard yaoi. (adapted from B-U)
Male nurse, Hotaka, rekindles his childhood friendships with a group of guys, among them Masato who's currently wed and residing on his own. While touring their friend Yuuji's apartment building, Chika stumbles upon Miyabi's yaoi manga loaned to Hotaka. Chika proposes that he and Hotaka should date until they find suitable partners, despite Hotaka's belief that he will eventually lose interest. Nevertheless, this plan unsettles their friends, particularly Masato.
