tsukuyominomikoto's manga / #Childhood Friends(37)

Between his intense workload and asshole boss, salaryman Hirokuni is burnt out! He's on the edge of a nervous breakdown when Kai, an childhood friend he used to look after, comes to visit for the first time in 12 years. Kai has recently become homeless, so Hirokuni reluctantly lets him move in. Kai quickly confesses that he is gay, and Hirokuni worries that his chastity might be in danger! But then Kai gets to work, serving up delicious home-cooked food for breakfast, lunch and dinner... Isn't it kind of nice to be taken care of for once...? The domestic story of a handsome, cool guy with great housekeeping skills and a lonely, burned out salaryman!

12/24/2021: ch. 378 A 4koma gag series that transforms into a slice of life school comedy about 5 junior high school boys & their guardians, mixed with some shady mafia mystery.

High school student Ao decides he’s in love with Ryoumei-san, a priest at the local shrine and Ao’s childhood friend. Not one to beat around the bush, Ao immediately tells Ryoumei he wants to do perverted things together, but it will take more than a little persuading to get the shocked Ryoumei into bed. Between bad advice, romantic rivals, and Ryoumei’s scruples, there are many obstacles in the path of true love.

Haruzake Nao is a sweet boy who has started work at a flower shop. His cousin, Monjirou, is the intimidating Vice President of the Tadano Group. Since childhood Monjirou has protected Nao from all sorts of trouble. While Monjirou may harbor secret intentions towards Nao, Nao himself may think of Monjirou as more than just a childhood friend. Monjirou is, after all, his hero!

Ch. 1-3: Takao is contented with his lonesome life w/ his one & only friend. But one sunny guy is going to disturb that peace. Very cute and pure. Ch. 4 -5: Heartbroken from loosing his buddy and love interest, Takao's teacher approached him. Cute moving on story.

Ivan, Lieutenant and spy in the service of the Russian army, must investigate the right arm of a mafia boss. But his target is a very close friend he made in the military academy and who he hasn't seen in ten years, Edward. Ivan can't help but wonder, how could such a compassionate man with a passion for art, become a part of the mafia? When they meet again, Edward seems to be as nice to Ivan as in the past and Ivan, facing a dilemma in his mission, is invited back to his home. But, the next day Edward's attitude completely changes and Ivan realizes that he's been kidnapped! Dive into the frigid depth of Russia, in the heart of St. Petersburg, and discover the exciting story of two men who oppose each other! Will friendship and love be enough to overthrow fate and bring two ruthless enemies together again?

Kuroi is a 37 year old man serving as the second in command of a sub-group headed by a major Yakuza family. His childhood friend, Shirakaba, has been asking to join the group since they were young and Kuroi has always forbidden it. Now, Shirakaba is an established lawyer and goes over Kuroi's head to get work as his legal council.

10/30/2021: vol. 2 ch. 0 "I want to protect this little cutie!" I wished for that so hard, but that kid, Hanamine Rui, just continued to grow and grow and grow until I, Matsukaze Yuujirou began to worry. I've already realized these feelings I have for my 180-some centimeter childhood friend, but... A story of a short but manly guy vs. a large but fluffy and cute childhood friend.

Sebastian Jung was the hottest teacher, that is, until Isaac Han arrived. Tall, intelligent, and beautifully brooding, Isaac has it all and Sebastian knows this all too well. In the past, they had shared a sultry after school romance. Now, Isaac is back. Can Sebastian resist falling for Isaac again or will his lips yearn for his touch?