Sweet and Gentle BL Stories

"You bought this bed because you wanted to do me in it."
"That's right."
"You're kind of... crazy, huh?"
"I'm aware."

A down-to-earth, slow-burn romance between two close friends. If you wish to read something with a more realistic portrayal of a straight guy going in on a queer relationship topped with 3D characters, this is it chief.

"I... think I prefer men..."
"I've been your confidant since we were in primary school but... this tops it all."
- On Tohru's first attempt to come out.

"So why are we... drinking tea?"
"Well 'cos I'm trying to score with you?"

If you want to read a romance about a very persistent guy who chases after their would-be partner and still be very considerate and respectful of their boundaries, this manga is for you.

Drama CD available.

"You know, the dog at my family home... it was my job to bathe it~"
"Can you not talk about it while drying my hair?"

Toujou is simply adorable here and it takes all of Ayumu's restraint to not fall in love with him (he fails, of course). This is a universe where everyone is adorable up to and including the co-workers and their boss.

Drama CD was unexpectedly super hot. Don't forget to read the DJs as well!

"Hey, Maeda-kun. Why do you think badly of yourself?"
"...... What?"
"You called yourself ugly."
"Oh, well, it's because it's the truth."
"No, it's not the truth. You just can't see who you really are."

Movie adaptation available (Candy and Kiss).

"Hey, Haru-senpai... Asakura-san, he got a wife? Yes? No?"
"I can't give out personal information. If you pick up guys in my sanctum, I'll kick you in the crotch."

Sprinkled with old-school plot device such as car accidents and burning houses, at its heart it's two single dads bumbling along their attraction to each other, as well as bringing up their indubitably adorable kids.

[The first impression I had of him, was the guy with 'Suspicious Smile'. That expression really irks me.] - Okumura

"I love you more than anything else in this world. Yes. I love you, me."

"Yes, It's Me" are chapters 4, 5, and 8. A story between a narcissist and a stoic guy who've been friends since they were 3 years old. Hilarious and their banter is to die for.

Honorable mention: Chapter 1. Drama CD available.

"What are you doing, be done already. I'm a busy man!"
"Got it, my Queen."
"Wha- who's a queen?!"

A highly-acclaimed tailor and an intrepid designer (not related to clothing) make a suit together.

Drama CD available and highly recommended.

"About having sex... I've thought about doing it with you. How about you?"
"I'm opposed to it. You may not be in the best of health."
"The doctor said it was fine."
"/You asked?/"

Civil servants who are worse than workaholics because they both love their job so much. One with a weak heart condition and the other utterly devoted to him, both super adorable with each other.