Seaside Stranger by Kanna Kii

Ever since his parents disowned him for being gay, Shun has been living with his aunt on a small island near Okinawa. One day, he meets Mio, a high school student who recently lost his own parents and now spends his days sitting by the sea. The two young men begin to open up to each other... until Mio reveals that he's leaving. Three years later, an adult Mio returns to the island to confess his true feelings, but is Shun ready for a relationship?

My Rate: 9 (amzn.to/4bTzCB0)

Return of the Prince by Junko

 

At his sister's wedding, Satake Kou is reunited with his cousin Fumihiro, who used to be dumb and fat as a child. Now that Fumihiro has transformed into a charismatic prince, Kou is undeniably self-conscious, but has no idea of Fumihiro's high regard toward him since they were little. Fumihiro's admiration has turned into something entirely different now. How will Kou respond to Fumihiro's feelings? Adachi has been friends with Ritsu since they were children. Suddenly, Ritsu starts acting completely different, and the reason for that change seems to be Ritsu's new sempai, a troublesome guy. Adachi slowly realizes that he feels more than just friendship towards Ritsu... but is it too late?

My Rate: 8 (amzn.to/49bjqsg)

Toritan: Birds of a Feather by Kotetsuko Yamamoto

 

Inusaki, a detective and unwitting jack-of-all-trades for his neighborhood, has the ability to communicate with birds…and hates it. Yet when he runs into a crow that knows his name, he can’t help but befriend him, naming him "Kuro." Later, when Inusaki seems to hear Kuro’s voice, he finds only the landlord’s son. Why do they sound so similar, and why can’t Inusaki stop blushing whenever Kuro the crow crosses his mind?!

My Rate: 8 (amzn.to/3VuiQ5O)

Love Knot by Lemon Ichijou

 

Tomoya rejected the confession from his classmate, Kazuki, stating height as the main reason. Two years later, Kazuki became taller and came back once more. However, the Kazuki that used to protect Tomoya in fights became gentle and kind. Will Tomoya be able to face his own feelings now and accept Kazuki? Includes the individual stories of the twins, Yuu and Kaede, with their lovers, Shougo and Jin and two one-shots.

My Rate: 8 (amzn.to/3PEwrDX)