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"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)
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
"The love displayed is uncomplicated yet agonizing." During Genta's solo trip to Paris, he encounters the alluring Kamisaka, an older gentleman. As they spend time together, Genta finds himself captivated by Kamisaka. On their final night, Kamisaka invites Genta to embrace him passionately. However, Kamisaka interprets it as a casual fling, leaving Genta disheartened. To his shock, they reunite after enlisting in the same university. Genta boldly admits his feelings, but Kamisaka surprises him by suggesting a purely physical relationship. Subsequently, Kamisaka takes Genta by surprise and kisses him. Thus, a fresh form of love emerges, one that originates from the body.
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...?!
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.
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?
With a burst of energy, he entered the station and called out, "I have committed a murder, arrest me!" However, Mitsuki Kaga had only imagined the incident, leaving him mortified. Consumed with remorse, he seeks forgiveness at the precinct where he encounters the approachable and trendy Seto Kenya. "If you ever need someone to talk to or have a similar dream, I'm here," Seto reassures him. As the two form a friendship, Mitsuki can't help but be drawn to Seto's charming demeanor, leading to steamy dreams and a complicated romance with his canine-like love interest. Prepare for a captivating and emotional BL that hits all the right notes.
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?
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.
Tatsuyuki, the fourth head of the Ooyamato group, ends his visits to a unique chiropractor and is left heartbroken with unrequited love. He abandons his duties and remains engrossed in his sorrow. Asoda sends him to the Fukuoka branch to help him recover. In Fukuoka, he attempts to get back to his normal self by indulging in the city's offerings, such as visiting host clubs and prostitutes, and drinking heavily. One drunken night, he mistakes a stranger on the street for his beloved and wakes up the next day beside the man who claims to know him. Nozomi Koga survives childhood abuse and becomes a preschool teacher. He falls in love with Tatsuyuki as a child and spends his life waiting for their reunion. He refuses to let Tatsuyuki go when they finally meet again. However, with the presence of unsavory characters like the loan shark, Uichi Rogi, and Tatsuyuki's feelings for "Minori-sensei," can Nozomi capture Tatsuyuki's heart?
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.
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.
