Deep Night (2024)

I want to start saying that I like Deep Night, but it also puzzled me... the story revolves around a Host Club in Bangkok, now maybe the host clubs in Thailand are different from those in Japan (Japanese yaoi mangas have sort of idealized host clubs), but I don't think so. Host Clubs are maybe a little more classier than stripping joints, but I don't think they are like they presented us in Deep Night... more than an Host Club, Deep Night seemed like the Las Vegas venues of The Cirque of Soleil. So an innocent viewer could believe sex was not involved, but that will not explain why Khemthis is jealous of Wela... Anyway, long blabbering to say that the prostitution topic is not faced front, but they just took the road of everyone know what is happening, so we will not explain furthermore. Said that, Khemthis and Wela are cute, their story is more fluffier than expected, their chemistry is good, the love story is nicely built, intimacy is there, not too much, not too low, sexy enough, less skin than expected. There was just one thing that I think it was the most awkard sexy scene I have ever seen in a BL drama: the final love scene, when everything is explained and everyone is happy it was... a handjob! Really, I had to look at it two time to be sure of what I was seeing, and yes, it was a handjob... never before I laughed so much for a love scene... HEA. You can see it on iQIYI. Heat Level: 5/6.

Heat Level:

1/6: glances, caress, hugs, no kisses

2/6: kisses, closed mouth or camera angles

3/6: full kisses, clothes on

4/6: full kisses, some clothes off, hands above the waist, pants stay on

5/6: most clothes off, they have sex, but it’s masked, no sexy sounds

6/6: full nudity mostly hidden by camera angles, they have sex, sexy sounds

The Moon And Sandals by Fumi Yoshinaga

As a newly appointed high school teacher, Ida has yet to gain confidence in his abilities. His insecurity grows worse when he feels someone intensely staring at him during class. The piercing eyes belong to a tall, intimidating student ― Koichi Kobayashi. What exactly should Ida do about it? Is it discontent that fuels Kobayashi's sultry gaze... or could it be something else?

With the schoolyard as a backdrop, Fumi Yoshinaga, creator of Antique Bakery, Flower of Life and Solfege, presents Moon and Sandals ― a feel-good boy's love story and a long awaited manga series!

My Rate: 8 (amzn.to/3xWMZ3Z)

Gerard & Jacques by Fumi Yoshinaga

 

As far as romantic first encounters go, meeting in a high-class brothel isn't typical. Gerard becomes Jacques' first and last patron, when he buys freedom for the boy after sleeping with him. However, Gerard gives Jacques a challenge--can a spoiled child of the nobility survive on his own and earn his living without selling his body? Jacques rises to the challenge, and ends up as Gerard's houseboy, doing manual labor. Gradually he begins to see that Gerard is not quite the savage he first thought, but will this revelation lead to something more?

My Rate: 8 (amzn.to/3UzVA5s)

The First Class is Civil Law by Fumi Yoshinaga

 

Tamiya meets Tohdou at Teinou University when he is unexpectedly French kissed by him at his zemi's, or seminar's, launch party! While Tamiya is somewhat put off by the unexpected kiss, considering the other students were forced to strip, he is grateful to Tohdou and they soon begin a curious friendship. But things become a little rocky when Tohdou admits he is gay and asks Tamiya to become his lover... Tamiya is adamant about being straight. But as Tohdou continues to pursue him, he starts to think about his past relationships and his inability to associate with girls. And when one of his professors makes a move on him, Tamiya begins to wonder if he should take Tahdou up on his offer after all.

My Rate: 8 (amzn.to/3xRype2)

Mr. Unlucky Has No Choice but to Kiss! by Gamoko Tsuyu

 

Faking Being a Couple is No Joke! Kota is a university student who runs into bad luck wherever he goes. One day, the super-lucky Naoya saves Kota from getting hit by an oncoming car... and through some miscommunication, they start dating?! It turns out Kota's bad luck gets better around Naoya, so if having to kiss him sometimes is all it takes for his bad luck to disappear, then that's not a bad deal at all! But Kota can't help but start to seriously fall for the naturally charismatic Naoya... Don't miss this sweet romantic comedy between a straight-shooting hottie and a complicated unlucky man!

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